Chapter 1327 : The Final Rule's Embrace

He bid farewell to the others and then proceeded to the Abyssal Abode of Bliss. Due to meticulous secrecy, the location of the Abyssal Abode of Bliss had not yet been leaked to the outside world.

Although Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang often vanished during their secluded cultivation, leading many to suspect a Blessed Land existed within the Abyssal Sea Region, its precise location remained a mystery.

Secluding himself within the Abyssal Abode of Bliss, Eldrin Chen could cultivate without disturbance, dedicating his full focus. Upon entering, his gaze drifted towards Lyra Jiang's Seclusion Chamber. Sensing she was still deep in meditation, refining a Dao Source [a primordial source of a fundamental cosmic principle], a flicker of contemplation passed through his eyes.

"She has already refined four Dao Source and comprehended four distinct Rule Power [the power derived from understanding a fundamental law of reality]. Only the final rule remains..."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, his expression thoughtful.

Over the years, Lyra Jiang had accumulated profound insights, having grasped her first rule long ago. Yet, to comprehend three additional Rule Power within a mere three Millennium was a truly remarkable pace.

However, this final Rule Power was often the most elusive. Though it seemed but a step away, achieving that final breakthrough was no simple feat.

At best, Lyra Jiang might emerge within a Millennium; at worst, the process could stretch to five.

"I hope she emerges in time for the coming conflict," Eldrin Chen sighed inwardly, a quiet wish held in his heart.

Once fully mastered, Lyra Jiang's Great Five Elements Limitless Rule Power would be a force of staggering power. Though it might not rival Eldrin Chen's own Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule, it would undoubtedly place her among the mightiest combatants. Access the full story on audio-novel.com (official site).

Once she successfully comprehends it, her combat prowess will undoubtedly step into the realm of a Ninth Tribulation Immortal [a cultivator who has survived nine heavenly tribulations, nearing the peak of the Earth Immortal stage].

Although she may not compare to a supreme Ninth Tribulation Immortal like Eldrin Chen, she will not be considered weak among her peers at that level.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen immediately entered seclusion to begin refining the three Supreme Grade Earth Vein [a supreme-quality vein of concentrated earthly spiritual energy, a priceless cultivation resource].

Shortly after Eldrin Chen began his seclusion, the armies of Thousand Dragons Lake, having rested for a century, mobilized and set forth.

They marched upon the Abyssal Sea Region, their vast fleet of Treasure Ship [enchanted vessels used for transport and warfare by cultivators] sweeping all before them. No Immortal Sect [a sect dedicated to the pursuit of immortality] or Immortal Clan [a family clan dedicated to the pursuit of immortality] could withstand their advance.

Meanwhile, the various Great Immortal Clans and Blessed Land [a region of exceptional spiritual energy and natural beauty, often a cultivation paradise] who had received Eldrin Chen's letters responded, though their reactions varied greatly.

Among them, Earth Spring Ancient Ancestor arrived at the Abyssal Sea Region without delay.

Supreme Profound Deity, having broken through to the Middle Stage Earth Immortal [the middle phase of the Earth Immortal cultivation realm], sent a letter instead. It stated that his Supreme Profound Abode of Bliss [his personal cultivation paradise] was under attack by the Demonic Tribe [a tribe or faction of demonic cultivators or beings], and thus he could not spare any aid.

The several Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators at the very peak of the Nascent Soul realm, on the cusp of becoming Earth Immortals] who had assisted previously also did not come to lend their strength in the Abyssal Sea Region, clearly lacking confidence that the region could withstand Thousand Dragons Lake.

"So, Supreme Profound Deity truly will not come?"

After reading the letter, Solara slammed it onto the table with considerable fury.

The absence of those few Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators who have partially transcended mortality but not fully ascended to Earth Immortal status] is one thing, but losing the anticipated aid of Supreme Profound Deity, a Middle Stage Earth Immortal [an Earth Immortal who has reached the intermediate phase of their cultivation], will likely make this battle several degrees more arduous.

Verdant Consort sighed upon seeing this and said, "During the battle at Celestial Demon Sea, Supreme Profound Deity obtained the Dao Source [a primordial source of the Dao's fundamental principles] of a Third Level Earth Immortal [an Earth Immortal at the third tier of power] and used it to break through to Middle Stage Earth Immortal."

"His purpose for entering this tribulation has already been fulfilled. Naturally, he sees no need to risk himself further."

Patriarch of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect also nodded, then added with a sigh, "Ultimately, it's because they believe our chances of victory in this battle are not great."

"If it were like the previous Celestial Demon Sea battle, where we lured Netherus into a trap with several times the Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has transcended mortality and attained a terrestrial immortal body] combat power, they would certainly be eager to join and claim a share of the spoils."

Upon hearing this, Skywind the Daoist and the others nodded in agreement.

Although the previous battle at Celestial Demon Sea was also fiercely fought, the initial strategy involved luring Netherus with overwhelming numerical superiority.

Facing such odds, a battle promising rich rewards, Supreme Profound Deity and the others were naturally willing to participate.

This time, however, is vastly different. Thousand Dragons Lake is attacking with its full force. Combined with Blaze Lord of the Celestial Prison, the enemy possesses at least two combatants with Late Stage Earth Immortal [an Earth Immortal who has reached the advanced, peak phase of their cultivation] level power.

Supreme Profound Deity and the others deemed this battle far too perilous, with a high likelihood of perishing, and naturally would not come to throw their lives away.

Earth Spring Ancient Ancestor nodded gravely and spoke with solemnity, "To be frank, the previous battle at the Celestial Demon Sea was also fraught with danger. I was haunted by fear for a long time afterward."

"If not for the claim over the White Nether Abode of Bliss, I might not have risked coming here today." Seeing this, the assembled immortals could not help but sigh inwardly.

"It is easy to add flowers to brocade, but hard to send charcoal in snowy weather [to offer help in times of dire need]." Skywind the Daoist sighed and then said, "Such is the nature of people's hearts, as it has been since ancient times."

The Second Grand Elder of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect, the old Daoist Cangxuan, also sighed and spoke, "We are protected by the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation. If we can hold out for two Millennium..."

"...until the Celestial Prison Race can no longer withstand the counterattack from the Flowing Fire Star Palace, and the Blaze Lord of the Celestial Prison is recalled, we will still have a chance to turn the tide." Read, share, and discuss at audio-novel dot com.

Seeing this, Solara could only say, "It seems that is our only course."

The Verdant Stream Sea Region is separated from the Abyssal Sea Region by several sea regions—a distance not insignificant.

The vast fleet of Thousand Dragons Lake, numbering a full eight million Treasure Ship [enchanted vessels used for transport and warfare], stretched across seas spanning hundreds of millions of Li-lengths. They traversed the Void [the empty space between realms] and journeyed for over thirty years before finally arriving at the outskirts of the Abyssal Sea Region.

After encircling the Abyssal Sea Region, the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake gave the order, and the Myriad Trillions Army began its relentless assault on the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation.

The outcome defied expectations. The initial assault from Thousand Dragons Lake [a vast lake domain inhabited by myriad dragon clans] proved far less ferocious than anticipated. As the immortals of the Abyssal Sea Region [the Sea of Returning Ruins, a region bordering the primordial abyss] channeled their power into the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation [a grand stellar defensive array], they watched the relentless onslaught of the Demonic Tribe [a coalition of malevolent demonic beings] horde, feeling the pressure was surprisingly manageable.

Witnessing this, Six Stars Immortal [an immortal master versed in the mysteries of the six celestial stars] could not help but voice his astonishment: "I heard that Thousand Dragons Lake still possesses at least five hundred Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality, transcending mortal limits]. Among them, nearly two hundred have reached the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm [the advanced stage of the immortal ascension path]. Why has this battle seen them deploy merely over a hundred Immortal?"

However, the Patriarch of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect [the supreme leader of the ancient Verdant Stream Sect] wore a grim expression, his eyes brimming with boundless hatred. "In the battle for the Verdant Stream Sea Region [the Verdant Stream Sea, a region of lush spiritual waterways]," he said, voice thick with emotion, "my Verdant Stream Ancient Sect [an ancient and venerable sect of the Verdant Stream] lost over five hundred Immortal. All perished."

"Now, they are busy digesting their spoils, refining the Dao Source [the foundational source of a sect's spiritual lineage and power] they plundered from my Verdant Stream Ancient Sect." Upon hearing this, the faces of all present changed drastically.

In the near ten-thousand-year span of this protracted war, the five hundred Immortal who survived from Thousand Dragons Lake were all veterans of countless brutal clashes. They were the elite among a thousand True Dragon [powerful dragon beings of pure lineage], their combat prowess mostly at the Mid to Late Immortal Ascension Stage [the middle to late stages of immortal ascension cultivation].

If they succeeded in refining the Dao Source of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect, their strength would undoubtedly see a significant leap forward.

As expected, the representative from the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect revealed a pained expression. "After Thousand Dragons Lake annihilated my Verdant Stream Ancient Sect and fully digested the gains from that war," he stated, "they will likely add at least a dozen or more Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators on the very cusp of becoming Earth Immortals] to their ranks."

"As for those at the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality [the pinnacle of the immortal ascension realm], their numbers may approach a hundred. It is even highly probable they will gain two or three new Earth Immortal Progenitor [progenitors who have fully ascended to the Earth Immortal realm, beings of immense power]."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the assembly grew even darker, each face etched with profound gravity.

The former Verdant Stream Ancient Sect was once the third most powerful Blessed Land [a land blessed with abundant spiritual energy, ideal for cultivation] within the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas [the Hundred Seas of Flowing Streams, a vast archipelago]. In terms of the number of its Immortal, it rivaled even the Glazed Blessed Land [the Glazed Abode of Bliss, a renowned blessed land].

At its zenith, this lineage boasted not only four Earth Immortal Progenitor [powerful cultivators who have transcended mortality and attained a state of earthly immortality], but also over a dozen Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators on the very cusp of achieving earthly immortality], several dozen Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality [cultivators at the peak of the Immortal Ascension Realm], and more than a hundred Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm [advanced cultivators within the Immortal Ascension Realm].

The absorption of such a formidable Deep-Seated Foundation [profound and unshakable base of power and legacy] by the Thousand Dragons Lake lineage undoubtedly heralds a significant and immense augmentation of their strength. This content originates from audio—novel.com. Please respect copyright.