Chapter 1278 : Sun and Moon Shatter the Earth Fiend

Even so, under the siege of five Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators who have half-stepped into the Earth Immortal realm] from the Returning Abyss Sea Region, they still possessed no means to fight back.

The real trouble was the Earth Fiend Grand Formation [a powerful defensive array drawing power from the earth and fiendish energies]. This formation was difficult even for a full Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is anchored to the mortal world] to breach quickly. Relying solely on the Immortal Root [the spiritual foundation of a blessed land or grotto-heaven] of the Returning Abyss Sea was insufficient to withstand it. Even if all the Half-Step Earth Immortal joined forces, breaking through in a short time would be exceedingly difficult.

Furthermore, driven by the immortals of Lingering Sun Sea, this grand formation continuously attacked Exquisite Jiang and the others, preventing them from finishing off Setting Sun Patriarch and his comrades.

It was at this critical juncture that a powerful aura erupted from within Supreme Lunar Immortal Island. Moon Consort had broken through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm more than thirty years prior but had been consolidating her cultivation, striving to accumulate her spiritual power [the refined energy cultivated by immortals] to the peak of the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm.

Currently, she had only amassed half of the required power, but faced with this urgent crisis, she could no longer afford to continue her consolidation.

Seeing the situation, Exquisite Jiang called out loudly, "Elder Sun Consort, that Earth Fiend Grand Formation must be broken swiftly!"

"Leave it to us!"

Upon hearing this, Sun Consort exchanged a glance with Star Consort and Moon Consort, then, with perfect tacit understanding, they acted in unison.

The three of them wielded the power of the Sun and Moon and Stellar Rule [the cosmic laws governing the sun, moon, and stars]. By joining forces, they could unleash the Divine Ability [a supernatural power mastered through cultivation] known as the Tri-Light of Sun, Moon, and Stars [a radiant technique combining solar, lunar, and stellar energies], which specialized in countering all manner of restrictive Formation [magical arrays].

As the three consorts channeled their power, the light of the Sun and Moon and Stellar [pertaining to stars] shone upon the Earthly Fiend Immortal Formation, causing its originally thick and impenetrable Nine Nether Abyssal Profound Fiend [a profound fiendish energy from the deepest nether abyss] to grow increasingly thin and faint. This novel is serialized on audio–novel.com. Visit for updates.

Judging by this momentum, it seemed it would not be long before the Sun and Moon Stellar Light [the concentrated radiance of celestial bodies] could pierce through the Earthly Fiend Immortal Formation and slay the cultivators maintaining the Formation [a structured arrangement of energy for defense or attack].

"This is bad!"

Seeing the situation turn dire, Setting Sun Path Master and Lingering Sun Child wanted to intervene. However, under the suppression from Exquisite Jiang, Verdant Consort, and Heaven Wind Path Master, they found it difficult to extricate themselves.

Above the Nine Heavens, Lingering Sun Patriarch's expression changed. He immediately activated the Lingering Sun Heavenly Wheel hovering above his head, sending it crashing down with immense force, intending to annihilate everyone below.

This Lingering Sun Heavenly Wheel was a Mid-Grade World-Opening Treasure [a powerful artifact capable of shaping reality]. Among those present, aside from the few who possessed their own World-Opening Treasure, no one could withstand its might. A single strike would likely obliterate even a Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of attaining Earth Immortal status].

Eldrin Chen naturally would not let him succeed. As he channeled his power, the Three Enclosures Immortal-Burial Formation [a legendary formation said to entomb even immortals] blazed with increasingly dazzling light.

The Triad Wonder Pearls erupted with boundless divine radiance, transforming into three brilliant spirals of Stellar light that coiled and rotated, firmly locking down this earth-shaking World-Opening Treasure.

"How dare you!"

Seeing his Lingering Sun Heavenly Wheel ensnared, Lingering Sun Patriarch's face turned cold with fury.

With a flick of his sleeve, the Crimson Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron descended to suppress the battlefield, his intent to relieve his besieged comrades undiminished.

Yet from above Eldrin Chen's head, a dazzling Immortal Radiance surged upwards. An ancient mirror of blinding brilliance soared into the air, unfurling a radiant light that enveloped the Crimson Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron.

This Polarity Void Mirror, having integrated the World-Opening Treasure and the Void-Condensing Jade, was still merely a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure. However, its power far surpassed that of ordinary Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure and it inherently countered all manner of Immortal Metal Divine Objects. Thus, for a time, it actually managed to restrain the Crimson Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron.

"Damnation!"

Seeing Eldrin Chen prove so troublesome, Lingering Sun Patriarch roared in fury.

After a moment's hesitation, he swept his sleeve, manifesting a vision of a Boundless Void.

"This is..."

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback. Gazing into that void, he discovered it was not emptiness, but the gateway to a vast and boundless world.

The great world drifted within the void, its expansive lands stretching for countless billions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters]. At the Four Extremities of heaven and earth, four Celestial Pillar [cosmic pillars that hold up the sky] held the firmament aloft.

Within this world, billions upon billions of mortals and cultivators pursued their paths. Furthermore, one majestic immortal palace after another floated serenely within the Nine Heavens Above [the highest celestial realms].

At this very moment, the many figures in secluded cultivation within those immortal palaces all opened their eyes in unison.

"The great World-Opening [the primordial event of creation] Divine Ancestor, progenitor of all immortals, summons us."

"He faces a dreadful and powerful foe and requires our aid."

Within the immortal palace, several dozen figures murmured amongst themselves, their expressions turning profoundly grave.

Each possessed an Extraordinary [remarkable and imposing] bearing, yet their origins and statuses were vastly different.

Among them were beings born of this world at the dawn of World-Opening [the primordial creation], innate Divine Spirits [primordial beings of immense power] who were supreme existences of the Ascendant Immortal Realm [the highest realm of immortal cultivation] from their very inception.

Others were of the Human Race, born in the Post-Heaven [the era after the primordial creation] epoch, who had cultivated their way step by step to the Ascendant Immortal Realm, becoming the wielders of the Path Principles [the fundamental laws and authorities of cultivation] within this great realm. Find this and other novels at http://www . audio-novel.com.

What they shared was their origin from this world; they were beings nurtured over millions of years within this Earth Immortal World [a world sustained by and connected to the power of Earth Immortals].

Compared to Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality] from the outside, their Path Principles were anchored within this very world. In terms of combat prowess, there was little difference between them and external immortals.

Yet, should this Earth Immortal World be shattered, their power would vanish into nothingness alongside the world's Oblivion [complete annihilation and return to void].

Now, sensing the call of the World-Creating Divine Spirit [the primordial deity responsible for the creation of this world], all the immortals and Divine Spirits turned their gazes towards the two figures standing upon the high platform.

Within the immortal palace, two figures of boundless majesty stood. One was the avatar of this world's Heavenly Path [the supreme law governing the heavens and the natural order] and its Divine Spirits [the collective consciousness of the world's innate divine beings], wielding the authority of this realm's Heavenly Vault [the celestial dome, the highest layer of the sky]. His cultivation had already reached the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a quasi-immortal state just below the true Earth Immortal realm], making him this world's Emperor of Gods.

The other had ascended to immortality from mortal origins, mastering the rules of the world's earth. He too had attained the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm, and was this world's King of Immortals.

Gazing at the central divine visage, the Emperor of Gods spoke, "The divine decree of the World-Creating Divine Spirit [the primordial deity who shaped this world from chaos] cannot be defied. We shall march to war."

"If we can aid Him in vanquishing this formidable foe, even should my body perish and my path vanish, I would face death a hundred times without regret."

The King of Immortals also nodded, his expression grave. "We immortals and gods are the wellspring of the World-Creating Divine Spirit's power. He would not deploy us unless the moment was truly critical."

"Since we are now called to battle, this conflict will undoubtedly be perilous beyond measure. All of you must proceed with utmost caution."

As his words faded, the King of Immortals was the first to soar into the sky, stepping out of the great world through the inter-realm passageway.

Before the King of Immortals could even react, a bolt of Primordial One Divine Thunder [the supreme thunder of creation, embodying the first principle of the universe] streaked in from beyond the heavens.

He hastily summoned a supreme treasure to block it, but was met with a cataclysmic force. Instantly, he was sent reeling through the void, blood spraying from his mouth.

"*Cough*—"

With a violent cough, he spat out a mouthful of blood. Only then did King of Immortals [a title for a supreme ruler among immortals] turn his gaze, filled with utter shock, toward the one who had struck him.

He saw a figure robed in snow-white garments, commanding a Ancient Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron [a massive cauldron forged from primordial black gold and inscribed with ancient dragon motifs] that suppressed the very heavens and earth. It clashed against an ancient pagoda radiating with World-Opening Energy [the primordial power used to shape and establish a new world or cosmos].

"It's a World-Opening Supreme Treasure [a legendary artifact of the highest order, used in the primordial act of creation], the Lingering Sun Heaven-Suppressing Pagoda [the Heaven-Suppressing Pagoda of the Lingering Sun]!"

King of Immortals was utterly astounded, his heart trembling with awe as he thought, "The Lingering Sun Heaven-Suppressing Pagoda, legends say it was the treasure used by the world-creating Great God [a primordial deity of immense power] for the act of World-Opening [the primordial event of creating or establishing a new world or cosmos]."

"For this cauldron to clash with the Lingering Sun Heaven-Suppressing Pagoda without being at a disadvantage, it must also be a World-Opening Supreme Treasure."

As this thought crossed his mind, King of Immortals suppressed his injuries, a wave of belated fear washing over him. "I, who bear the title King of Immortals, am also a Path Ancestor [the founding patriarch of a cultivation path or lineage] of a major realm."

"I believed myself to be a formidable power even beyond the void, yet I never imagined I could be grievously wounded in a single exchange."

"That divine thunder which injured me just now... could it be the legendary Chaos Divine Thunder [Primordial Chaos Divine Thunder, a thunder of ultimate destructive power born from the formless chaos]?"

"BOOM—"

While King of Immortals was reeling in shock, the battle high above in the Heavenly Vault [the Celestial Vault, the highest expanse of the heavens] continued to rage.

Eldrin Chen watched as several dozen celestial beings surged forth from the Crippled Heaven Great World. Sensing the gravity of the situation, he immediately summoned and unleashed the Five-Colored Divine Thunder [a divine lightning technique harnessing the power of the five elements] to strike them down.

He had expected this blow to annihilate them with ease, yet to his surprise, the newcomers possessed truly Extraordinary strength. They withstood the devastating strike and did not perish.

"The World-Opening [the primordial event that birthed the cosmos] gave rise to myriad spirits. The most exceptional among them grasp the Path Principles [the fundamental laws governing reality and cultivation] and even wield authority over the rules themselves, rivaling celestial beings and even Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has partially transcended mortality but not fully ascended to Earth Immortal status]. Is this the profound foundation of an Earth Immortal Patriarch [a patriarch who has achieved the Earth Immortal realm, transcending the mortal coil]?" The complete novel can be found at audio_novel.com.