Chapter 1279 : Confrontation of the Earth Immortal

Eldrin Chen felt a surge of astonishment, his expression turning grave.

No wonder it was said that to oppose an Earth Immortal Patriarch [a cultivator who has refined a miniature world within themselves, reaching a profound realm of power] was to oppose an entire world itself.

Such beings, with their internal worlds evolving and giving birth to Divine Spirits [powerful spiritual entities born from the laws of a world], were immensely powerful. These entities were either Divine Spirits born from the materialization of the world's Path Principles [the fundamental laws and truths of existence and cultivation], or they were the Immortals who wielded the authority over those very Path Principles.

They were anchored within the Earth Immortal World [the miniature world refined inside an Earth Immortal Patriarch], serving as the source of the Earth Immortal Patriarch's power and as the formidable foundation of that celestial realm.

Even for Eldrin Chen, while contending with the Lingering Sun Patriarch, it was difficult to suppress several dozen Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and attained a higher state of existence] simultaneously.

"This is somewhat troublesome," he murmured.

Eldrin Chen furrowed his brow, his fingers subtly guiding an unseen force in the blink of an eye.

Instantly, from among the myriad island chains, the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise Immortal Isles erupted with dazzling Immortal Radiance [the luminous, divine energy emitted by immortal beings and artifacts]. Four supremely radiant Immortal Sword [swords forged with immortal power and imbued with profound spiritual properties] soared into the heavens.

In that very moment, the Four Symbols Immortal-Trapping Formation [a powerful trapping formation based on the four celestial beasts] enveloped the void, instantly ensnaring both the Emperor of Gods and the King of Immortals within its grasp.

The moment he was trapped within the Sword Formation [a formation composed of and powered by flying swords], the King of Immortals felt a flicker of panic. He immediately warned, "Beware! This Sword Formation possesses peerless Slaughter [a divine ability focused on pure, overwhelming destructive power]. Its might likely rivals that of a Four Extremities [a legendary artifact or formation of immense power] immortal formation. I fear not even we, Immortal King [a high rank among immortal beings] Divine Sovereign [rulers among divine beings], could withstand it." This novel is serialized on audio–novel.com. Visit for updates.

Emperor of Gods's expression turned grave and solemn as he declared, "Let us join forces and shatter this formation together!"

With two Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm beings trapped, the remaining immortals of Crippled Heaven Realm grew visibly tense and apprehensive.

Just as they hesitated, Lingering Sun Patriarch, who stood atop the Heavenly Vault, commanded, "Descend and prevent them from destroying the Earthly Fiend Immortal-Trapping Formation [a powerful formation designed to trap and suppress immortal beings]."

Upon hearing this, the immortals of Crippled Heaven Realm immediately activated their various Immortal Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts wielded by immortals] and divine weapons, launching a concerted assault against Sun Consort and her allies. Their aim was to divert the trio's focus and disrupt their channeling of the Sun and MoonStellar Radiance [the combined celestial light of the sun, moon, and stars].

However, the immortals of the Returning Abyss Sea Region would not stand idly by. They swiftly moved to intercept, engaging the numerous celestial beings from both Crippled Heaven Realm and Lingering Sun Sea.

Even excluding the seventy-two Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality through cultivation] maintaining the main formation, the combined forces of Crippled Heaven Realm and Lingering Sun Sea numbered nearly one hundred celestial beings.

In comparison, the Immortal forces of the Returning Abyss Sea Region were fewer, amounting to less than half that number.

Fortunately, the Returning Abyss Sea Region immortals were formidable. Six Stars Immortal's Black Serpent's Pendant [a pendant containing the essence or power of a dark serpent demon], Void-Refining Immortal's Blue Jade Heaven Soul Sword [a divine sword forged from heavenly blue jade], Heavenly Feather Immortal's Golden Light Soul-Piercing Thorn [a golden projectile weapon capable of piercing spiritual defenses], and other Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest grade of immortal artifacts] unleashed their devastating might.

In a remarkably short span, over ten celestial beings met their demise, severely dampening the aggressive momentum of the Crippled Heaven Realm and Lingering Sun Sea forces.

Yet, under the relentless siege of the enemy host, the Returning Abyss Sea Region side also suffered grievous losses.

Of the several dozen Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality through cultivation] present now, almost every single one bore wounds. More than thirty percent were already grievously injured, and several had already perished, their cultivation extinguished.

After just this brief, fierce struggle, Sun Consort and her two companions finally achieved a breakthrough. They pierced through the Nine Nether Abyssal Profound Fiend [a profound and malevolent energy from the deepest nether realms] with the light of the Sun and Moon and Stellar [celestial bodies], slaying one of the Immortal within the Earthly Fiend Immortal Formation [a grand formation harnessing the power of earthly fiends].

"Aaaargh—!"

A single, agonized scream echoed as that Immortal immediately dissolved into the Dao [their essence returning to the fundamental principles of existence].

Though only one had fallen, the loss of a crucial Formation Eye [a key node controlling a formation's power] meant the Earthly Fiend Immortal Formation could no longer effectively gather earthly fiend energy. Its power plummeted by more than ten percent in an instant.

"Now!"

Seizing this fleeting opportunity, the assembled Immortals struck with lightning speed.

Heaven Wind Path Master channeled the Ancient Starry Firmament Bell [an ancient bell imbued with the power of the starry heavens], its boundless might shattering the Nine Nether Abyssal Profound Fiend and crushing an Immortal at the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm [a high stage of immortal cultivation]. The Formation [a structured arrangement for channeling energy] lost another tenth of its potency.

Exquisite Jiang's Second Primordial Spirit [a secondary, independently acting spiritual avatar] launched a surprise assault. It plunged directly into the enemy formation, catching them off guard. Wielding the Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest immortal grade] Azure Wave Verdant Lotus Sword, it beheaded three Immortal in quick succession.

Sun Consort summoned the World-Opening Treasure [a treasure of legendary power said to have helped shape the world] Great Sun Heavenly Wheel. It descended like a judgment, its overwhelming power sweeping across heaven and earth. Five Immortal were instantly annihilated beneath its weight.

Star Consort and Moon Consort also seized the opportunity to strike, wielding the might of their Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure to slay several Immortal in succession.

In such a swift and fierce battle, the Immortal presiding over the Earthly Fiend Immortal Formation [a powerful defensive array] had already fallen in numbers exceeding twenty, causing the formation's power to plummet to a critical threshold.

Even those among the seventy-two Immortal of the Lingering Sun Blessed Land who still lived were severely wounded by the backlash from the Formation.

"Slay them—!"

With a thunderous roar that shook the heavens, a majestic figure, radiant like a golden sun, strode forth and plunged into the heart of the Nine Nether Abyssal Profound Fiend [a demonic technique of profound darkness].

The one who struck was Eastern Sovereign Energy Abyss Chen. Having recently consumed a Superior Grade Path Source [a supreme treasure for comprehending the Dao], the Eastern Sovereign had already broken through to the Ascendant Immortal 7th Tier himself. Official source: audio—novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

At this moment, the Eastern Sovereign stood crowned by a golden sun. His Indestructibility Golden Body [an invulnerable physical form], interwoven with the principles of the Solar Path Principles [the fundamental laws of the Solar Dao], erupted with a radiance more dazzling than ever before.

A series of earth-shattering clashes erupted as he engaged in a titanic duel with Fire Sun Path Master.

The Fire Sun Path Master, grievously wounded, was forced into a desperate retreat under the relentless assault. In a moment of chaos, the Eastern Sovereign seized his opponent's arm.

"Aaaargh—!"

A sudden, agonized scream tore through the air. Eastern Sovereign [a title for a supreme cultivator], having gathered boundless might, struck out with a single palm, cleaving Fire Sun Path Master in two upon the void itself.

With the fall of the primary array master, Fire Sun Path Master, the Earthly Fiend Immortal-Trapping Formation [a grand formation designed to trap even immortals] was utterly shattered.

"To slay Old Man Fire Sun, a cultivator at the Great Perfection of the Ascendant Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Ascendant Immortal realm], with a cultivation base merely at the Ascendant Immortal 7th Tier [the seventh tier of the Ascendant Immortal realm]... his strength and talent are indeed Extraordinary."

"His Crimson Sun Ascension to Heaven Path [a supreme body-tempering cultivation art] has already reached the initial stage of mastery."

Witnessing this scene unfold between heaven and earth, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, approving nod.

In the past, Eldrin Chen had obtained a World-Opening Ancient Scroll [an ancient scripture containing a supreme cultivation method] on the art of Fleshly Body Sanctification [the path of tempering the physical body to god-like resilience] from within the Crimson Sun Blessed Land. Its name was the Crimson Sun Ascension to Heaven Path.

Believing this scripture suited Eastern Sovereign, Eldrin Chen had entrusted it to this Patriarch [a venerable clan or sect leader].

Now, after a mere ten thousand years, Eastern Sovereign had already grasped the fundamentals of the Crimson Sun Ascension to Heaven Path, successfully cultivating a single, radiant golden sun.

In truth, the art cultivated by Eastern Sovereign was not the original Crimson Sun Ascension to Heaven Path. Using his own profound comprehension of Solar Path Principles [the fundamental laws of the solar dao] as a foundation to replace the Crimson Sun method, the blazing sun he manifested was not crimson, but a brilliant, golden orb.

Having reached this stage, Eastern Sovereign's Indestructibility Golden Body [a divine ability granting a nigh-unbreakable golden physique] had reached complete perfection. The next step was simply to fuse this golden sun into his fleshly body, thereby forging a supreme World-Opening True Body [a legendary physical form capable of withstanding the forces of world creation].

This outcome was, in truth, well within the expectations of Eldrin Chen. As far back as the days of the Purple Seal Realm, Eastern Sovereign had already created the Immortal Ascension Art for the physical body, a testament to a talent that would rank within the top ten throughout the recorded history of the Purple Seal Realm.

His innate gift for the path of physical cultivation far surpassed that of ordinary individuals; surveying the entire ancient annals of the Purple Seal Realm, he could be considered one of the very best.

Now, having ascended to immortality for tens of thousands of years, he had already seized the Great Tribulation and the Opportunity and Fortune to rise to prominence.

Relying on his perfected Indestructibility Golden Body, coupled with his comprehension of Solar Path Principles and the Mysterious Brightness Path Fruit, Eastern Sovereign, though merely at the Ascendant Immortal 7th Tier level, possessed combat power that had already reached the domain of the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier.

It was not only Eastern Sovereign; in this battle, Kael Chen also displayed combat prowess that shook the heavens.

His own cultivation base had also only recently broken through to the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm, yet he manifested three avatars: a Buddha, a Daoist Patriarch, and a Demon Monarch, each rivaling an Ascendant Immortal 7th Tier. Alone, he held back over ten powerful Immortals and Divine Spirits from the Crippled Heaven Realm.

"Fire Sun!"

Perceiving the fall of Fire Sun Path Master, the Lingering Sun Patriarch's expression changed drastically.

After the Earthly Fiend Immortal-Trapping Formation was shattered, although the Lingering Sun Sea Region still had numerous Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation], their defeat was already sealed.

This was because each of the six Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators on the verge of becoming Earth Immortals] from the Returning Abyss Sea Region was equivalent to dozens of ordinary Immortal, let alone the fact they wielded World-Opening Treasure [legendary artifacts of immense power capable of shaping worlds]. Support the author by reading on www . audio-novel.com.