Chapter 1270 : Heavenly Wheels of Judgment

Even when facing an ordinary Early-stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to the foundational stage of earthly immortality], he possessed the power to suppress and defeat them. How much more so a mere Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a cultivator who has partially ascended but not fully stabilized in the Earth Immortal realm] like the Heaven Wind Path Master [a master of the Heavenly Wind cultivation path].

With a thunderous motion, Lingering Sun Patriarch made his move. The world within him erupted with boundless World-Opening Power [the primordial force used to shape and create new realms], which surged instantaneously into the Lingering Sun Heavenly Wheel.

In that fleeting moment, the Lingering Sun Heavenly Wheel shot forth with devastating force, striking the Ancient Starry Firmament Bell and sending the great bell flying backward.

Seizing the opportunity, Setting Sun Patriarch also struck. With a flick of his sleeve, he summoned the Setting Sun Heavenly Wheel to descend like a mountain of judgment, its edge cleaving directly toward the waist of the Heaven Wind Path Master.

"*Clang—*"

A sharp, metallic ring echoed through the air as the Setting Sun Heavenly Wheel struck the black armor of the Heaven Wind Path Master, spraying dazzling sparks in all directions.

This Boundless Black Scale Armor was a masterpiece forged by the Heaven Flame Patriarch. He had fused Black Serpent Scales [the armored plates of a primordial black serpent demon] with vast quantities of Nine Nether Abyssal Mysterious Gold [a rare, incredibly resilient metal from the deepest nether realms]. Its durability surpassed even that of the original serpent's hide, capable of withstanding assaults from Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest class of enchanted artifacts]. It was the ultimate protective treasure of the Heaven Wind Path Master.

"Hmm?"

Seeing his first strike fail to subdue the foe, Setting Sun Patriarch let out a soft sound of surprise. With another flick of his sleeve, he summoned a second, radiant Immortal Sword [a blade forged with immortal power] and sent it slashing through the air.

Every part of a True Dragon [a sovereign among dragon-kind, possessing immense innate power] is a treasure. In a past life, the Setting Sun Patriarch had slain a Crimson Dragon, and from that victory, he had obtained several Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure. This chapter is part of a larger work available at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.

Even though within the Crimson Sun Blessed Land earlier, the Setting Sun Patriarch had destroyed a top-grade defensive Immortal Treasure—the 'Slanting Sun Heavenly Pearl'.

Yet now, he still wielded several Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure in his hands: the Crimson Dragon Immortal-Slaying Sword, the Crimson Dragon Heaven-Piercing Halberd, the Setting Sun Heavenly Wheel, and others, along with a True Dragon avatar. The Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure currently before him was none other than the Crimson Dragon Immortal-Slaying Sword.

As the Crimson Dragon Immortal-Slaying Sword cleaved down with immense force, its chilling edge caused the radiance of the Boundless Black Scale Armor to flicker faintly, yet it ultimately failed to pierce through this Supreme-Grade Immortal Armor.

"What a treasure!"

Seeing that he could not breach this Supreme-Grade Immortal Armor, the Setting Sun Patriarch felt not alarm but delight. His heart stirred with intense desire as he spoke, "Master, do not destroy this precious armor."

"Hmph—"

Upon hearing this, the Lingering Sun Patriarch's eyes narrowed slightly. Having lost his protective treasure, the Slanting Sun Heavenly Pearl, the Setting Sun Patriarch now had his sights set on acquiring this Supreme-Grade Immortal Armor.

With this thought, the Lingering Sun Patriarch halted his intention to use the Lingering Sun Heavenly Wheel to cleave the Heaven Wind Path Master in two. Instead, he flipped his hand and manifested a colossal palm that blotted out the sky, pressing down to suppress his foe.

This was the World-Opening Heavenly God Ability known as 'Lingering Sun Moon-Veiling Hand' [a divine technique of immense power capable of obscuring even the moon], one of the most formidable Divine Ability [supernatural techniques mastered through cultivation] under the Lingering Sun Patriarch's command. When unleashed by him, its might rivaled that of a World-Opening Treasure [a treasure of legendary power said to be capable of splitting the primordial chaos].

Faced with such a supreme Divine Ability, the Heaven Wind Path Master was instantly forced into an utterly disadvantageous position.

"Pfft—" [the sound of blood being forcibly expelled]

Heaven Wind Path Master was sent flying, blood spraying from his mouth, yet he desperately gathered the power of his Immortal Essence [the foundational energy of an immortal] to drive his World-Opening Treasure [a supreme treasure capable of cleaving open worlds] in a sweeping assault against the two foes, seeking vengeance for the hundreds of millions of souls lost from the Liu Immortal Clan.

But at that very moment, a crimson figure soared into the heavens. With a flick of its sleeve, it unleashed a dazzling, needle-thin streak of scarlet light that shot forth like a bolt.

"Not good!"

In an instant, Heaven Wind Path Master felt a chilling premonition at the center of his brow, his heart sinking with dread.

The newcomer was the Second Primordial Spirit [a powerful technique to split one's spiritual core into a separate, autonomous avatar] True Dragon [a supreme dragon species] avatar of Lingering Sun Path Master. The treasure it unleashed was named the 'Crimson Dragon Soul-Piercing Needle'.

This artifact was forged from a fang of the Crimson Dragon Patriarch, refined to be as slender as a hair and imbued with profound rules of penetration and barrier-breaking. It possessed the unique ability to concentrate immense force onto a single point, making it the bane of defensive supreme treasures and Body Protection Divine Ability [divine abilities focused on personal defense].

Now, unleashed by the Second Primordial Spirit avatar, the needle shot towards Heaven Wind Path Master's brow with lethal intent. It was feared that even his Boundless Black Scale Armor might not withstand its piercing strike.

Such a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest grade of immortal artifact] possessed far less raw destructive power compared to other treasures of its rank; its force might only rival that of a Mid-Grade Immortal Treasure. However, if it managed to pierce through the Black Scale Armor, Heaven Wind Path Master would face the dire risk of utter annihilation.

This was because Heaven Wind Path Master was a single Path Fruit Immortal [an immortal who has condensed a single Dao Fruit, representing mastery over one fundamental law] who cultivated an Immortal Body [a constitution forged for supreme physical resilience]. The Immortal Embryo [the nascent spiritual core within an immortal] within him was far less potent than those of Immortals who cultivated both Path Fruit [the condensed essence of a cultivator's understanding of a Dao] and Path Principles [the fundamental laws and truths of the cosmos].

Even after he attained immortality and reforged his foundation, his Primordial Spirit Immortal Embryo [the nascent spiritual form of an immortal] was only comparable to that of an Early Ascendant Immortal Realm [the initial stage of the Ascendant Immortal realm].

Such a frail Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] would surely be scattered to the winds, its essence extinguished, if struck by this Crimson Dragon Soul-Piercing Needle [a needle-like treasure capable of piercing the soul].

In his haste, Heaven Wind Path Master [a Daoist title meaning 'Master of the Heavenly Wind Path'] tried to twist away, but under the oppressive force of the Lingering Sun Moon-Veiling Hand [a divine technique that shrouds the moon], it was already too late.

"My fate is sealed!"

As the Crimson Dragon Soul-Piercing Needle drew ever nearer, his heart lurched, and a pang of bitter regret flashed through his mind.

If only he had heeded the warning of Eldrin Chen back then, he would have long since taken his core clansmen of Golden Core [a solidified core of spiritual energy] realm and above to seek sanctuary in the Returning Abyss Sea Region [a sea region known as the Returning Abyss]. How could he have brought his clan to the brink of annihilation? Published by audio-novel.com. All rights reserved.

"I regret not listening to the words of Returning Abyss."

Just as Heaven Wind Path Master was drowning in remorse, a graceful, full-figured silhouette materialized before him.

The newcomer was his Dao-companion, Immortal Maiden Divine Mist. Appearing suddenly, Immortal Maiden Divine Mist summoned her protective Immortal Treasure [a treasure forged by or for an immortal], the 'Mist Spirit Chime' [a chime that manipulates mist and spirit], to block the Crimson Dragon Soul-Piercing Needle.

But the Mist Spirit Chime was merely a High-Grade Immortal Treasure [a high-quality immortal-grade artifact]; how could it withstand the Crimson Dragon Soul-Piercing Needle? It was pierced through in an instant. The needle's remaining force, undiminished, shot straight into the center of Immortal Maiden Divine Mist's brow.

"Pfft—"

Pierced by the Crimson Dragon Soul-Piercing Needle [a supreme-grade immortal treasure specifically designed to attack the soul], Immortal Maiden Divine Mist let out a shriek of agony. Yet, with the formidable power of her spiritual sense, she managed to forcibly restrain the Crimson Dragon Soul-Piercing Needle.

This Immortal Maiden Divine Mist was a Path Fruit Immortal [an immortal who has successfully condensed a Path Fruit, a symbol of profound cultivation], her cultivation reaching the lofty Ascendant Immortal 7th Tier [the seventh level of the Ascendant Immortal realm]. Astonishingly, she barely managed to block this Crimson Dragon Soul-Piercing Needle with her spiritual sense alone.

Even so, faced with this Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest rank among immortal artifacts] specifically designed to counter the soul, Immortal Maiden Divine Mist found herself on the brink of utter ruin.

She burned the power of her Immortal Embryo [the nascent immortal core of a cultivator, the source of their life force and cultivation base] without any regard for the cost, pouring everything she had into resisting the Crimson Dragon Soul-Piercing Needle, her voice ringing with despair.

"Husband, flee! Now!"

"Aaaah—!"

Seeing that Immortal Maiden Divine Mist had intercepted the lethal strike herself, Heaven Wind Path Master was driven into a complete frenzy.

With a furious roar, he channeled his energy into the World-Opening Treasure [a treasure of immense power, capable of affecting the very fabric of a world], even burning his own vital essence and blood to push this World-Opening Treasure to its absolute limit.

In that instant, heaven and earth shook, mountains and rivers trembled, and the entire world seemed on the verge of being overturned.

The sky-obscuring Ancient Bell [a primordial artifact of immense power] let out a deafening, ancient peal. A boundless shockwave erupted, shattering everything in its path and instantly obliterating the Lingering Sun Moon-Veiling Hand [a divine technique that blots out the moon].

"My love!"

Once freed, Heaven Wind Path Master [a title for a powerful cultivator] immediately rushed towards Immortal Maiden Divine Mist.

Yet he discovered that Immortal Maiden Divine Mist's Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] had already burned to ashes. The boundless rules of heaven and earth wove together and descended, transforming her peerlessly beautiful form into a shower of radiant light that scattered upon the winds.

"Go…"

With her final breath, Immortal Maiden Divine Mist uttered her last word.

In that moment, Heaven Wind Path Master finally emerged from his berserk fury, clarity returning to his mind.

Tears welling in his eyes, he gritted his teeth, clutched the Ancient Starry Firmament Bell [a magical treasure resembling a bell forged from the starry heavens], and fled into the distance, streaking towards the Boundless Sea Region.

"You cannot escape!"

Lingering Sun Patriarch spoke with an icy expression. With a flick of his sleeve, he summoned his Innate World-Opening Treasure [a treasure born with the world, capable of shaping reality], the 'Lingering Sun Heaven-Suppressing Pagoda' [a pagoda that can suppress the heavens], and sent it crashing down to seal the escape.

In the distant sea region, nine Immortals from the Lingering Sun Blessed Land [a sacred land bathed in the light of the setting sun] stood with Formation Flags [flags used to anchor and control powerful arrays] in hand, activating a world-shaking immortal array that sealed the entire sea. The final path of escape seemed utterly blocked.

Yet, at this very moment, Heaven Wind Path Master [a Daoist title meaning 'Master of the Heavenly Wind Path'] gritted his teeth. With a flick of his sleeve, he summoned a dazzling Ancient Talisman [an ancient, powerful charm inscribed with potent magic].

"Disaster!"

The instant he saw this Ancient Talisman, Lingering Sun Patriarch [the patriarch of the Lingering Sun lineage] sensed grave peril. No longer caring for his Supreme-Grade Immortal Armor [a suit of armor of the highest immortal grade], he immediately channeled power into the Lingering Sun Heavenly Wheel [a celestial wheel artifact embodying the power of the lingering sun] and brought it cleaving down with immense force.

But it was already too late. Upon activation, the Ancient Talisman erupted with boundless Immortal Radiance [the radiant light of immortal power]. In a single Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time], countless threads of Void Space Rule [the fundamental laws governing space and void] manifested. They enveloped Heaven Wind Path Master and carried him across hundreds of millions of Li-lengths [a unit of distance where one Li equals five hundred meters] of mountains, rivers, and void, vanishing from the Lingering Sun Sea Region [the sea region under the dominion of the Lingering Sun Blessed Land]. For more chapters, visit audio-novel .c om for the complete novel.