Chapter 1264 : The Sealed Formation's Trap

Seeing the Formation [a defensive or offensive array created by channeling spiritual energy] breached, one of the three True Dragon [a supreme race of dragon demons] Patriarchs, the Golden Dragon Patriarch, declared, "A breach has been torn in this formation. The Rule Power [the power of a fundamental cosmic law] manifested by the Triad Wonder Pearls [a set of three powerful enchanted pearls] is continuously eroding it. For the Human Race to repair it would likely take the span of one Sixty-Year Cycle [a complete cycle of sixty years, a significant unit of time in cultivation cosmology]."

"If we act swiftly and decisively, this battle can be concluded here and now."

"Agreed."

Greatly pleased, Patriarch Suwei immediately spoke, "Into the formation!"

As his words fell, he, along with Bright Ao and the three True Dragon Patriarchs, surged into the grand formation as one.

Close behind them, dozens of Demon Immortal [a powerful demon cultivator who has attained immortality] Divine Spirits [powerful spiritual entities or cultivators of a high realm], along with numerous Demon Race Treasure Ships [enchanted vessels used for transport and warfare], poured through the breach. The battle erupted in its full fury.

"The time has come."

Seeing the majority of the Demon Race [the collective race of demons] powerhouses now within the formation, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, knowing nod.

Understanding his intent, Sun Consort and the others immediately channeled the power of the Formation. In that instant, countless beams of dazzling Immortal Radiance [the radiant light emitted by immortal beings or artifacts] shot into the heavens. To everyone's astonishment, the damaged breach was sealed shut in the blink of an eye.

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Seeing the breach repaired, Patriarch Suwei felt his heart sink, a profound sense of foreboding washing over him.

He swiftly turned his gaze to the three True Dragon Patriarchs and could not help but exclaim, "Did you not claim this formation could not be repaired within a single Sixty-Year Cycle?"

Among the three True Dragon Patriarchs, the Golden Dragon Patriarch remained silent, while the Supple Wood Azure Dragon Patriarch spoke with a grave expression, "We have all underestimated That upstart Eldrin. This formation is likely no less formidable than the Mountain Protection Formation of an Earth Immortal Blessed Land."

"Damnation!" Patriarch Suwei's face paled dramatically, his voice trembling with fury. "You have misled me!"

Seeing morale waver and fearing Bright Ao's own dread of facing tribulation, he immediately spoke up to steady the ranks, "Do not panic, everyone. If the three Patriarchs could breach the formation to bring us in, they can surely shatter it to lead our charge out."

"Precisely!"

The three True Dragon Patriarchs nodded in unison, immediately channeling their power into the Triad Wonder Pearls in an attempt to rend the Cosmic Stellar Formation once more.

But at that very moment, from within the boundless archipelago, a vast and dazzling Immortal Radiance erupted once again, filling the heavens.

From the four archipelagos representing the Azure Dragon, the Vermilion Bird, the White Tiger, and the Black Tortoise, Kael Chen, the Blazing Phoenix, the Eastern Sovereign, and the Black Tortoise Patriarch each took command of a formation.

With their combined efforts, empowered by the might of the endless islands, they ultimately manifested four supremely radiant Immortal Swords.

Azure Dragon Sunder Heaven Sword, Vermilion Bird Void-Refining Sword, Black Tortoise World-Suppressing Sword, White Tiger Earth-Sundering Sword.

These four Immortal Sword [a supreme-grade sword wielded by an immortal] were forged by the Immortal Alliance [a grand coalition of immortal sects and clans] with immense effort, drawing inspiration from artifacts like the Heavenly Dragon Demon-Subduing Sword Formation [a legendary sword formation designed to subdue demonic dragons]. They stand as four peerless Upper-Grade Immortal Sword [the highest tier of immortal-grade swords].

They can combine to form the Four Symbols Immortal-Trapping Sword Formation [a lethal sword formation based on the four celestial beasts]. When empowered by the Four Symbols Star Palaces Archipelago Grand Formation [the overarching defensive formation of the archipelago], their might becomes truly awe-inspiring, ranking them as one of the four primary killing arrays within the Cosmic Stellar Formation [a grand celestial formation encompassing the entire sea region].

Now, driven by four powerful Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] and amplified by the Formation [a structured arrangement of energy channels and nodes to produce specific effects], the Four Symbols Immortal-Trapping Formation unleashed its terrifying power. It manifested as four world-shaking Immortal Sword that surged forth in a counter-strike, pressuring the Triad Wonder Pearls [a set of three interconnected magical pearls] so fiercely they could barely maintain their defensive stance.

This was not because the Triad Wonder Pearls were inferior to the four Immortal Sword. Rather, the combined cultivation base [the depth of spiritual power] of the three Half-Step Earth Immortal Patriarch [a patriarch on the verge of becoming a full Earth Immortal] paled in comparison to the vast power channeled by the Cosmic Stellar Formation.

By using the Triad Wonder Pearls to oppose the Four Symbols Immortal-Trapping Formation, they were, in essence, pitting themselves against the very heaven and earth energy of the entire Returning Abyss Sea Region [a vast and treacherous sea region].

"A formation within a formation! How can the Returning Abyss Sea Region harbor so many killing arrays?"

Patriarch Suwei [a patriarch of the Suwei lineage] swept his gaze across the surroundings. Only then did he realize the truth: the boundless expanse of the Returning Abyss Sea Region was a tapestry of countless Spirit Island [islands rich in spiritual energy], each one densely inscribed with intricate Formation patterns.

These Formation numbered in the billions upon billions. Individually, each was insignificant, a mere whisper of power. Yet, under the unified command of the Cosmic Stellar Formation, their combined might converged into a force far more terrifying than any single Earth Immortal Patriarch [a patriarch who has attained the Earth Immortal realm].

"The Formation network here in the Returning Abyss Sea... its scale and power likely surpass even that of a Blessed Land [a land naturally blessed with profound spiritual energy and fortune]."

"They have only been operating for a few tens of thousands of years. How could they possess such vast financial resources, and where did they find such a Formation [a structured arrangement of energy and objects to create specific effects] prodigy?"

Patriarch Suwei was utterly horrified in his heart. At this moment, he felt a sense of impending Great Tribulation [a major, often world-shaking, calamity or trial].

That intuition of an imminent tribulation made him feel the baleful energies and tribulation qi of heaven and earth surging. His mind suddenly clouded, and he cried out loudly.

"Thousand Dragon Lake, Bright Ao, that brat has misled me!"

After that startled exclamation, Patriarch Suwei understood that this battle would likely be extraordinarily difficult.

He was, after all, a Peerless Demon Immortal [a supreme-level immortal of the demonic path]. Even at such a moment, he refused to believe in fate. With a fierce motion, he drew forth a blazing white war halberd and gazed coldly at the void above. This novel is serialized on (audio-novel.com). Visit for updates.

Above in the Nine Heavens [the highest celestial realms], the assembled immortals stood calmly, like Primordial Era Divine Spirits [ancient, powerful spiritual beings] reclining in the Nine Heavens Above [the supreme celestial domain], looking down upon the myriad demons of the Mortal Dust [the mortal world]. In their eyes and brows was a hint of Slaughter [the divine intent or power of mass destruction].

Eldrin Chen stood there, his robes white as snow, all brilliance seemingly gathered upon his person. He was like the King of Immortals seated at the Central [the cosmic center] of heaven and earth. His mere silent presence evoked a feeling of profound reverence, like gazing up at an insurmountable mountain peak.

Patriarch Suwei felt no fear. Pointing his war halberd at Eldrin Chen, he declared, "Come down and fight! I shall slay you to complete my path!"

Having sealed their retreat with the Four Symbols Immortal-Trapping Sword Formation [a legendary sword formation that traps even immortals using the power of the four cardinal beasts], Eldrin Chen did not immediately activate the formation's full killing intent.

He gazed at Patriarch Suwei [the Patriarch of the Suwei lineage], his expression calm as he spoke, "As you wish!"

As his words fell, Eldrin Chen [the cultivator Eldrin of the Chen clan] took a step forward. He descended upon the mortal realm like a Heavenly God [a deity of the highest heavens], intent on slaying a peerless Demon Immortal [an immortal who has fallen to demonic cultivation].

With a flick of his sleeve, the Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword [the divine sword Solar Fire Returning Abyss] fell into his hand. With a resonant *clang*, he cleaved downward with a single mighty strike, unleashing a cataclysmic tide of sword energy imbued with the power of cosmic laws, drowning everything in its path.

Patriarch Suwei showed not a trace of fear. The blazing white war halberd in his hand erupted with the Slaughter [the divine principle of absolute annihilation] and Immortal Radiance [a transcendent, holy light].

This halberd was forged from the supreme immortal metal Venus Metallic Gold [a legendary metal of unparalleled sharpness and purity], a treasure embodying the ultimate expression of Slaughter. It resonated perfectly with the innate cosmic Slaughter rules that the White Tiger Clan [the ancient clan of the White Tiger] naturally commanded, possessing the astonishing, peerless power to cleave through all things.

Yet, even with such power, he did not gain the upper hand against Eldrin Chen.

The Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword was a supreme-grade Slaughter Immortal Sword [a divine sword of immortal rank]. The Primordial One Primordial Solar Flame [the supreme, original flame of the sun] was an unparalleled Primordial Solar Flame [a divine flame of primordial solar essence]. When these two forces merged and gave birth to sword energy, it was potent enough for Immortal-Slaying God-Slaying [a technique capable of slaying both immortals and gods]. Even an Earth Immortal Patriarch [a patriarch who has attained the Earth Immortal realm] might not dare to face it head-on.

"Wretched dragon, where do you think you're fleeing to!"

At the same moment, Bright Ao [the dragon cultivator Bright Ao] sought to escape for his life, but was intercepted by Exquisite Jiang [the cultivator Exquisite of the Jiang clan].

This Eighth Elder of Thousand Dragon Lake [the Eighth Elder from the sect of Thousand Dragon Lake] originally possessed formidable strength. However, having lost the Heavenly Dragon Demon-Subduing Sword Formation [the mighty sword formation 'Heavenly Dragon Demon-Subduing'], his combat power had already been diminished by more than half.

Even though he had now broken through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has partially transcended the mortal realm but not fully ascended to Earth Immortal status] realm, he possessed only a single borrowed Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [a top-tier enchanted artifact of immense power]. His strength was far from formidable, placing him at the very bottom even among his fellow Half-Step Earth Immortal cultivators.

Exquisite Jiang's foundational cultivation and reserves were already astonishingly profound. Furthermore, she wielded the Crimson Dragon Sky-Scorching Sword, commanded a Second Primordial Spirit [a powerful spiritual clone or avatar] at the Half-Step Earth Immortal level, and possessed several other Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure such as the Cauldron of the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies. Her combat prowess had already brushed against the domain of a Six Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived six heavenly tribulations].

Consequently, the moment Exquisite Jiang made her move, she forced Bright Ao into a continuous retreat. He was clearly and utterly overwhelmed, completely on the defensive.

Beyond their clash, Verdant Consort, Sun Consort, and Star Consort had also joined the fray, engaging three True Dragon [a supreme dragon species] Patriarch from the Demon Race.

The Sun Consort, possessing immense power, confronted the strongest of the three Patriarch—the Supple Wood Azure Dragon Patriarch. Slightly less formidable by half a measure, Star Consort and Verdant Consort intercepted the Golden Dragon Patriarch and the Blue Jade Heavenly Dragon Patriarch respectively.

Other Human Race immortals, such as those from Six Stars, Void-Refining, and Heavenly Feather, also surged into action. They clashed fiercely with several dozen Demon Immortal [demonic beings who have achieved immortality].

In that single moment, the great battle descended into a state of absolute, grinding stalemate.

The fierce struggle raged for several hours. As the battle wore on, Patriarch Suwei grew increasingly aware of Eldrin Chen's tenacity. Gripping his Heavenly Halberd, he violently parried the Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword and roared, "You have yet to reveal your true capabilities, Returning Abyss! Let this Patriarch witness what other means you still possess!" Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio_novel.com.