Chapter 1319 : The World-Ending Cannons' Roar

Countless Million Treasure Ark [a legendary vessel capable of carrying immense treasures] and billions upon billions of Demonic Tribe [a vast and malevolent race of demons] continued their relentless assault on the grand formation. Grand Frost Ice Drake [a primordial draconic beast of extreme cold], Five-Clawed Golden Dragon [a supreme dragon symbolizing imperial authority], Blazeforge Ancient Ancestor, and other Earth Immortal Progenitor [a cultivator who has ascended to the foundational stage of earthly immortality] also launched attack after attack.

Even Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake and Blaze Lord of the Celestial Prison had personally entered the fray, ceaselessly bombarding the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect Grand Formation [the ultimate protective array of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect] in their desire to utterly shatter this Formation [a complex structure of magical energy used for defense, attack, or cultivation].

"It cannot hold for much longer,"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, yet his gaze was fixed upon a majestic Ancient Vessel [a primordial ship of immense size and power].

It was an impossibly vast Ancient Vessel, its entire hull forged from immortal metal and Divine Wood [a legendary wood imbued with sacred properties]. Upon its deck stood three colossal cannons of deepest black.

These three great cannons were extraordinary, each one spanning a million Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters]. Forged entirely from dark-gold, they radiated a terrifying, murderous aura.

Such World-Ending Cannon [cataclysmic weapons capable of destroying worlds] were part of the Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and unshakable core strength of a great power] of Thousand Dragons Lake. The amount of Profound Gold Treasure Material [a rare and immensely durable metallic ore] consumed to forge a single one of these cannons was oceanic.

To craft these three World-Ending Cannon, Thousand Dragons Lake had spent tens of millions of years, exhausting the Profound Gold deposits of several dozen Great Thousand World [a major realm within the cosmic hierarchy] to gather the necessary materials, a testament to their priceless nature.

Such monumental expenditure naturally resulted in weapons of staggering power. It was said they were revered as World-Ending Cannon, for a single blast could collapse an entire Earth Immortal World [a stable pocket dimension or world governed by an Earth Immortal].

Eldrin Chen had seen clearly moments before; each thunderous discharge from these three cannons rivaled a full-force strike from a Late Stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator nearing the peak of the Earth Immortal realm]. The threat they posed to the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect Mountain-Protecting Formation [the primary defensive array shielding the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect's sacred mountain] even surpassed that of Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake and Blaze Lord of the Celestial Prison themselves. For the best reading experience, visit audio‑novel.com.

"Heaven-Opening Ancient Ship, World-Ending Cannon."

"Such a colossal cannon, if it cannot be destroyed, I fear even the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation [a legendary defensive formation that harnesses the power of the stars] would be unable to withstand it."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a flicker of solemnity passing through his eyes.

His mind stirred slightly, and he immediately activated the Yin-Yang Void Realm [a mystical treasure that conceals the user within a pocket dimension of yin and yang energies] to conceal himself, silently darting toward the Heaven-Opening Ancient Ship.

At this moment, both sides were locked in a state of high-tension combat, their attention wholly focused on the teetering Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a powerful defensive formation that draws upon the strength of mountains] of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect.

Furthermore, the boundless energy fluctuations from the great battle served as a cover. As a result, the two Late Stage Earth Immortal [cultivators who have reached the advanced stage of the Earth Immortal realm, a profound level of power] of the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake actually failed to detect that Eldrin Chen had already drawn near to the Heaven-Opening Ancient Ship.

It was utterly beyond their imagination that anyone would dare to stealthily approach the Heaven-Opening Ancient Ship right under their noses, while they themselves stood upon it.

"I'm here!"

Soon, Eldrin Chen arrived beside the Heaven-Opening Ancient Ship. At this moment, if he were to launch a sudden assault, he had at least a ninety percent certainty of crippling this vessel with a single, devastating strike.

However, Eldrin Chen did not act. Currently, the Mountain Guardian Formation of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect was already on the verge of collapse.

The entire reserves of Spirit Vein [veins of earth that concentrate and produce spiritual energy], Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy, used as currency and for cultivation], and Immortal Source [the primordial source of immortal energy, a foundational resource for high-level cultivation] of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect had been exhausted. Even if he were to strike now and destroy this Heaven-Opening Ancient Ship [an ancient, colossal vessel capable of parting the heavens], the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect would still be unable to withstand the combined assault from Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake and Blaze Lord of the Celestial Prison.

To act now would inevitably alert Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake and Blaze Lord of the Celestial Prison, causing him to miss the crucial opportunity to rescue the few surviving Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has attained immortality while remaining bound to the earthly realm] experts of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect.

Thus, Eldrin Chen waited, biding his time for the perfect moment to intervene. This wait stretched on for one full Jiazi-time [a cycle of sixty years].

Finally, after that Jiazi-time, the World-Ending Cannon [a cannon of apocalyptic power] fired a devastating blast. The Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a grand defensive formation that draws power from the mountains themselves], which the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect had nurtured and maintained for tens of millions of years, could hold no longer. With a world-shattering roar, it was breached.

In that instant, the entire Verdant Stream Abode of Bliss [the blessed land and headquarters of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect] shook violently. The Immortal Island [a vast landmass imbued with immortal energies], spanning billions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], was pierced through. Countless massive fissures tore across the entire island.

Within the vast Verdant Stream Ancient Sect, over thirty percent of the surviving low-ranking cultivators perished in that single cataclysmic strike.

"Ahhh!" "You will all pay for this!"

A roar of profound grief and fury erupted from the heart of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect.

The Patriarch of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect charged forth, consumed by righteous wrath. In his hands, he wielded the sect's ultimate treasure, the 'Verdant Stream Ancient Sword' [an ancient sword embodying the essence of the Verdant Stream], a High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure [a top-tier magical artifact of immense power]. He sought to carve a bloody path through the enemy ranks with its might.

In that moment, Sword Qi [sword energy, a manifestation of a swordsman's will and cultivation] surged forth like a tidal wave, engulfing heaven and earth. The Long River [the Long River, a major geographical feature] ran red. Demon Immortal [a demonic being who has attained immortality] blood was spilled, and swarms of demonic beings fell like rain. Countless members of the Demonic Tribe met their end beneath that single, devastating sword stroke.

"A single High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure [a supreme-grade artifact capable of parting the heavens themselves], dares to defy the heavens!" "Is this the final Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound, unshakable bedrock of a cultivator's power] of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect?"

Upon the Heaven-Opening Ancient Ship, Blaze Lord of the Celestial Prison thrust forward with his 'Celestial Prison War Halberd' [a polearm imbued with the power to shackle celestial beings], intercepting the Patriarch of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect.

Seeing this, Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake let out a cold sneer. He surged forth from the Ancient Vessel [an archaic, powerful ship] and summoned a precious vase shimmering with the light of Yin-Yang [the complementary forces of dark and light, passive and active] and Life and Death [the fundamental cycle of existence and cessation], intending to block the Patriarch of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect's retreat.

"Now is the moment."

In that very instant, Eldrin Chen seized the opportunity. With a mighty surge, he activated the Primordial Chaos Qi Grasping Hand [a divine technique that manifests a hand capable of grasping the primal energies of chaos], its single strike tearing through the defensive formation of the Heaven-Opening Ancient Ship and grievously wounding its hull.

Then, with a subtle shift of its radiance, the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void [a mystical mirror that reflects and manipulates the forces of Yin, Yang, and emptiness] instantly collected all three World-Ending Cannon [cataclysmic artillery capable of shattering worlds]. Visit www . audio-novel.com to enjoy the complete series.

Hearing the commotion, Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake was struck with utter astonishment.

He turned to look, only then realizing that his sole Heaven-Opening Ancient Ship was half-destroyed, and the three priceless World-Ending Cannon had been taken by Eldrin Chen.

"My Thousand Dragon Ancient Ship!"

"Ah, you vile wretch! How dare you!"

Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake let out a startled cry, unleashing a strike filled with bitter hatred towards Eldrin Chen, but alas, it was already too late.

Yet, Eldrin Chen expanded his Primordial Chaos True Aura [a supreme defensive technique that manifests the primordial essence of chaos], blocking this blow, and then surged towards the nearest Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to the terrestrial immortal realm] from the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect.

"Reinforcements!"

In a mere Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time], the several Earth Immortal Progenitor [powerful founders of the Earth Immortal realm] of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect exchanged a glance of perfect understanding. Their eyes fell upon the Yin-Yang Void Realm [a mystical treasure that manipulates the void between Yin and Yang] hovering above Eldrin Chen's head, and with unspoken accord, they turned their killing intent upon him.

The nearest was the Second Supreme Elder of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect. The two converged in an instant, catching the forces of Thousand Dragons Lake completely off guard.

Seeing he still had time, Eldrin Chen immediately poured his full power into the Primordial Chaos True Aura, holding back the onslaught of attacks, and swiftly managed to link up with the Third Supreme Elder of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect.

"Damn it all!"

Witnessing Eldrin Chen unite with two Earth Immortal Progenitor in the span of mere moments, Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake's face contorted with urgency. He began to recklessly expend his power, driving his Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power] forward in a furious assault.

Yet, the Primordial Chaos True Aura proved worthy of its reputation as one of the ultimate Supreme Divine Abilities [the highest class of supernatural powers] within the Mysterious Profound [a profound and mysterious category of divine arts]. Fueled by Eldrin Chen's Mana [spiritual power and energy]—whose potency in terms of Dao [the fundamental principle or path] comprehension rivaled that of a Late Stage Earth Immortal—even Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake found it difficult to breach its defenses in that brief moment.

Moreover, the two Earth Immortal from the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect continuously launched their own attacks, skillfully diverting pressure away from Eldrin Chen. For a time, against all odds, Eldrin Chen managed to stabilize the chaotic situation.

*Clang!*

In that fleeting, lightning-fast moment, the Patriarch of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect finally seized his chance. He cleaved through the throng of foes with his sect's supreme treasure, the Verdant Stream Ancient Sword [the legendary sword of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect], and converged with Eldrin Chen.

"Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a cultivator of similar attainment], I beg you, save my disciple, Qingxuan!"

The Patriarch of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect pleaded, even as he channeled the Verdant Stream Ancient Sword to fend off the encircling attacks, beseeching Eldrin Chen to rescue the old Daoist Qingxuan.

Eldrin Chen understood. Qingxuan the Old Daoist was an Eight Calamity Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations] who had lived for nearly eight million years within the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect, and represented the sect's future hope.

Unfortunately, precisely because Qingxuan the Old Daoist was the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect's final hope, he had been positioned furthest back for a potential escape, not at the forefront of the battle. Now, he was ironically the farthest from the main group.

Regardless, such a top-tier combatant was not someone Eldrin Chen could afford to abandon. He immediately surged deeper into the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect's territory, carving a path of carnage.

However, the Demonic Tribe [a powerful alliance of demonic cultivators and demon beasts] had now reacted. Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake, Blaze Lord of the Celestial Prison, the Grand Frost Ice Drake [a primordial ice dragon of immense power], Blazeforge Ancient Ancestor, the five-clawed Aurelius the Golden Dragon, and other Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to the Earth Immortal realm, a pinnacle of power] all took action simultaneously, unleashing their might with the intent to utterly annihilate the group.

Faced with the onslaught from so many powerful beings, even with the aid of three Earth Immortal Progenitor [a founding-level Earth Immortal, even more ancient and powerful], Eldrin Chen felt his Primordial Chaos True Aura [a supreme defensive technique manifesting the aura of primordial chaos] shuddering and on the verge of collapse. Visit site: audio-novel.com to enjoy the complete series.