Chapter 1303 : Clash of Celestial Treasures

Understanding the might of the ancient vessel, the Heavenly Demon Grand Formation [a powerful defensive array] could not withstand it. He immediately declared, "This Dusk Sun Celestial Ark [a legendary flying ship] possesses a fatal flaw. If we strike with the full power of our Formation [a structured arrangement of power], we should be able to break this deadlock."

As his words fell, the Celestial Demon Sea [a vast, demonic-infested ocean] surged with boundless Formation power, materializing a crimson Heavenly Saber [a divine blade] that cleaved down with devastating force.

This crimson Heavenly Saber was named the Heavenly Demon God-Slaying Blade [a supreme weapon forged for deicide], a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest rank]. Empowered by the Formation, its might even brushed against the realm of an Earth Immortal [a terrestrial immortal, a high level of cultivation]. Now, it descended with fury, aiming to split the Dusk Sun Celestial Ark asunder.

Yet, from the celestial ark bloomed the Yin-Yang Polar Light [a divine light of opposing cosmic forces], manifesting a barrier of Yin-Yang [the dual principles of passive and active cosmic energy] polar Qi [the vital energy that flows through all living things] to block the strike. "The Yin-Yang Dual Pole Pearl [a treasure embodying cosmic duality]!"

The Celestial Demon Emperor [the sovereign ruler of the demonic forces] exclaimed in shock, only to witness the Dusk Sun Celestial Ark unleash its power once more.

With a deafening roar, the Celestial Demon Immortal-Burial Grand Formation [a grand formation designed to entomb even immortals] shattered completely. "Disaster!"

The Celestial Demon King [a powerful demon monarch] felt his heart lurch. He instantly transformed into a streak of light, fleeing for his life.

But from the heavens, a dazzling five-colored thunderbolt descended like divine judgment. Its overwhelming, oppressive might crashed down, striking him and sending him reeling through the air, blood spraying from his wounds.

"You will not escape."

Having grievously wounded the Celestial Demon King with a single blow, Eldrin Chen advanced with serene composure. With a flick of his sleeve, he conjured a hand vast enough to blot out the sky and sun, pressing down to seal his foe's fate. Published by audio-novel dot com. All rights reserved.

Simultaneously, Lyra Jiang [the Immortal Maiden Lyra], Verdant Consort [the Verdant Consort], and Ancestor Kongming [the Ancient Buddha Kongming] also joined forces, launching a concerted assault against the Celestial Demon Emperor [the Celestial Demon Emperor].

"Hmm..."

But at that very moment, a resonant hum echoed from beyond the heavens and the earth.

The assembled Immortals looked up. Across the boundless expanse, a fierce Heavenly Demon [Heavenly Demon] aura billowed forth. From the Void [the formless Void], three hundred and sixty-five Demon Immortal [Demon Immortals] materialized.

Each held a great banner. As they shook them, they summoned the radiance of the surrounding stars, shrouding the entire Cosmos [Cosmos] and sealing off the vast core of the Celestial Demon Sea [Celestial Demon Sea].

At this, Eldrin Chen [Eldrin Chen] furrowed his brow slightly, his expression turning grave. "The Minor Cosmic Star Formation [Minor Cosmic Star Formation]," he said solemnly. "Three hundred and sixty-five Demon Immortal [Demon Immortals], three hundred and sixty-five stellar banners. The Thousand Dragons Lake [Thousand Dragons Lake] truly employs formidable methods." "Hahaha!"

Just then, a booming laugh rang out from the Void [Void].

Over a dozen figures of immense, awe-inspiring stature strode through the air, blocking all avenues of retreat from every direction. At the forefront was a handsome man clad in black robes. To the left stood the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon Ancient Ancestor [Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon Ancient Ancestor], draped in imperial robes of purple velvet.

To the right was a white-robed Daoist. Blocking the rear were five powerful Half-Step Earth Immortal [Half-Step Earth Immortals].

Besides these individuals, seven other Half-Step Earth Immortal [Half-Step Earth Immortals] appeared. They were the Taicang Black Fish [Taicang Black Fish], the Azure-Scaled Dragon Serpent [Azure-Scaled Dragon Serpent], the Nine-Lives Celestial Demon [Nine-Lives Celestial Demon], and the Ironclad Alligator Dragon [Ironclad Alligator Dragon]. The remaining three, all clad in white robes, seemed to be descendants of that white-robed Daoist.

The speaker was the black-robed man, who spoke with an indifferent expression, "You, Eldrin, the Junior, were able to slay a Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of attaining the Earth Immortal realm]. For me to trap and kill you with my minor Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation [a powerful formation based on celestial star patterns] is no dishonor to your name."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. His gaze swept over the assembled figures before he spoke, "You, sir, must be the one known as Netherus, ranked twenty-eighth on the legendary Western Qi Immortal Spirit Ranking [a prestigious ranking of powerful cultivators within the Western Qi region]."

"Indeed."

The black-robed man nodded, a trace of pride coloring his features.

Within this Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the vast realm of immortal cultivators], powerful beings were as countless as the stars. Naturally, a hierarchy existed to distinguish the strong from the weak.

Thus, the major Blessed Land [a land imbued with potent spiritual energy] and Grotto-Heaven [a superior, secluded paradise realm] powers collaborated to compile various rankings. These included the Immortal Spirit Ranking [ranking of powerful individual cultivators], the Heaven-Opening Ranking [ranking of supreme powerhouses], the Great Power Ranking [ranking of formidable factions], the Grotto-Heaven Ranking [ranking of Grotto-Heaven realms], the Abode of Bliss Ranking [ranking of Blessed Land realms], and several others.

Among these, the Grotto-Heaven Ranking and the Great Power Ranking held positions of utmost prestige. Only Grotto-Heaven and Abode of Bliss [the highest tiers of spiritual realms] and Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme level of immortal cultivation] were deemed worthy of a place on those lists.

From what Eldrin Chen knew, the Western Qi Grotto-Heaven was ranked fifty-first on the Grotto-Heaven Ranking, while the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven held the seventy-third position among the Grotto-Heaven realms within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain.

As for the Heaven-Opening Ranking, it selected its members from across the entire Azure Firmament Immortal Domain. With only three thousand slots, every individual on it was a pinnacle Earth Immortal Progenitor [a founding-level master of the Earth Immortal realm]; one needed to be at least a Late Stage Earth Immortal [an advanced practitioner of the Earth Immortal realm] to even have a chance of being listed.

It was said that Divine Lord Ye Ruins held the thirty-seventh position on the Heaven-Opening Ranking, while the Lord of the Western Abyss Dragon Palace was ranked thirty-fifth.

Compared to such grand rankings, the Immortal Spirit Ranking [a prestigious list of the most powerful cultivators] is merely compiled by the various Blessed Land [regions of concentrated spiritual energy and profound fortune] within the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and perilous sea region], recording only the Heaven's Chosen [prodigies favored by destiny] of that region. Yet, its prestige remains exceedingly high.

Generally speaking, those capable of being listed on the Immortal Spirit Ranking possess at least the combat prowess of a Seven Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived seven heavenly tribulations]. For Netherus to rank twenty-eighth on this list is indeed a feat worthy of immense pride.

Furthermore, should he advance another step and forge a foundation at the Ninth Tribulation Immortal [the pinnacle of the tribulation immortal realm], he would be qualified to rank within the top five of the Immortal Spirit Ranking, even contending for the very first position. This illustrates the staggering nature of such prodigious talent.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen nodded and turned his gaze to the remaining figures. "I presume these gentlemen are the Five Elements Celestial Dragons [ancient dragon beasts embodying the five elemental forces] and the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon Ancient Ancestor," he stated.

"And along with this one..."

Eldrin Chen's eyes settled on the white-robed Daoist. The Daoist inclined his head and declared, "So you may perish with clarity. I am the master of the White Nether Abode of Bliss [a demonic tribe's sanctuary of profound spiritual energy]." Original publication: site: audio-novel.com - The source of this chapter.

Hearing his reply, Eldrin Chen gave a slow nod. The White Nether Abode of Bliss was one of the Demonic Tribe [a powerful faction of demonic cultivators and beings] Blessed Land within the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas [a treacherous archipelago region]. He had believed it had sealed its gates to avoid the impending calamity; he had not expected it to join the fray.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen inclined his head slightly. "Four combatants with the power of Earth Immortal [immortals deeply connected to the power of the earth]. You have clearly planned this for some time and are truly resolved to end me here."

"Precisely so."

Netherus nodded, his gaze sharp and penetrating. "Yet you... do not seem afraid."

"Fear only serves to weaken one's spirit,"

Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] spoke with serene detachment, then continued, "Little do you know, This Sovereign [a title used by a supreme being, meaning 'this ruler'] has long coveted your Dao Source [the fundamental origin or core of one's cultivation path]."

As his words faded, the Void [a profound cultivation technique or law related to emptiness] trembled slightly, and several resplendent figures flew forth from it.

The assembled immortals looked up to see Solara, Stella, and Luna, the Consort [three powerful female immortals] soaring through the air, while Skywind the Daoist descended from the Nine Heavens [the highest celestial realm]. Qiyuan Chen and Kael Chen also strode forward to join them.

"So it was merely a scheme after all."

Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon Ancient Ancestor [an ancient and powerful dragon progenitor] narrowed his eyes coldly, yet his voice remained icy. "Even if you have all swarmed out of your nest, it is still not enough!"

"What if you add us to the count?"

At that very moment, a calm voice echoed from within the Endless Void [the boundless, empty expanse between realms]. The Void [the profound cultivation technique or law related to emptiness] split open, and seven more figures stepped through.

Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon Ancient Ancestor [the ancient dragon progenitor] glanced at them, and his pupils contracted slightly. "Supreme Profound Deity [a deity of the highest profound mysteries], Earth Spring Ancient Ancestor [an ancient progenitor associated with earthly springs]!" he uttered.

Among those seven figures, five were at the Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivation realm just one step below becoming a true Earth Immortal] level. The remaining two, however, were genuine Earth Immortal Progenitor [a supreme cultivator who has attained the Earth Immortal realm and founded a lineage]. One was the Divine Race [a race of divine beings] Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is rooted in the earth] known as Supreme Profound Deity [the deity of highest mysteries]. The other was Earth Spring Ancient Ancestor [the ancient progenitor of earthly springs].

These individuals were all close confidants of the group. The former was the Dao companion of Luna, the Consort's younger sister, while the latter was the Earth Immortal Progenitor of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea Human Rogue Cultivators, who shared a friendship spanning millions of years with Solara.

"You..."

Netherus's expression shifted slightly, a sudden realization dawning within him. He fixed his gaze on Eldrin Chen and declared, "With such a formidable assembly of powerhouses, your objective could not possibly be merely the Celestial Demon Sea."

"Your true target from the very beginning... was This Sovereign!" "Only realizing it now?"

Eldrin Chen replied with detached calm. With a flick of his sleeve, a single palm descended to suppress his foe. The sky-obscuring, earth-veiling Primordial Chaos Qi Grasping Hand [a divine ability that manifests a giant hand of primordial chaos energy] crashed down with overwhelming force.

Thus, a great battle erupted, one destined to send tremors throughout the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas.

It was a rare, large-scale confrontation. Both sides had mobilized a full eight combatants of Earth Immortal Level [a realm of power equivalent to an Earth Immortal], locked from the outset in a struggle to the death.

Eldrin Chen clashed with Netherus; Solara faced the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon Ancient Ancestor; the Supreme Profound Deity engaged Ancestor White Nether; while the Earth Spring Ancient Ancestor battled the Five Elements Celestial Dragons [a group of celestial dragons embodying the power of the five elements] alone.

The remaining Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators at the peak below the Earth Immortal realm] and their legions of millions, aboard countless Treasure Ship [enchanted vessels used for transport and warfare], also became entangled in a fierce and bloody melee. Find this and other novels at audio‑novel.com.