Chapter 1264 : Myriad Monsters Enter the Formation

Seeing the formation breached, the Golden Dragon Ancestor, 1 of the 3 True Dragon Ancestors, declared, "The formation has been breached with a gap. The power of the 3 Talents Mystic Pearls continues to erode it with derived laws. For humanity to repair this, it would take approximately 1 cycle of 60 years."

"As long as we make this quick, this battle will be over in no time."

"Very well."

Suwei the Patriarch was overjoyed and immediately declared, "Enter the formation."

As his voice fell, he immediately joined Ao Ming and the 3 True Dragon Elders, plunging into the grand formation together.

Close behind, several dozen celestial demons and divine spirits, along with numerous demonic treasure ships, surged through the breach. Thus, an all-out war erupted in full fury.

"It is time."

Seeing most of the demon clan's experts had entered the formation, Eldrin gave a slight nod.

Riji and the others understood immediately. They promptly channeled the power of the formation, and in an instant, countless beams of resplendent immortal light shot into the heavens, miraculously repairing the damaged breach in mere moments.

"Not good!"

Watching the breach being sealed, Patriarch Suwei’s heart sank, and he immediately sensed grave danger.

He immediately turned his gaze toward the 3 True Dragon Elders and couldn’t help but exclaim, "Didn’t you claim that this formation couldn’t be repaired within 1 cycle of 60 years?"

Among the 3 True Dragon Elders, the Golden Dragon Elder remained silent, while the Verdant Azure Dragon Elder spoke with a grave expression, "We have all underestimated this junior of the Returning Abyss. This formation is likely no inferior to the mountain-protecting array of an Earth Immortal blessed realm."

"Damn it!" Patriarch Suwei's face drastically changed as he thundered in fury, "You people have doomed me!"

Seeing the wavering morale and Ao Ming’s own fear of facing the tribulation, he immediately spoke up: "Do not panic, everyone. If the 3 Elders could break the formation to bring us in, they can also dismantle it to lead us out."

"Exactly so!"

The 3 True Dragon Ancestors nodded in unison, immediately activating the Tri-Source Wonder Pearl as they sought to breach the Cosmic Star Formation once more.

But at that very moment, across the Endless Islands, boundless and resplendent immortal light once again blossomed forth.

Amidst the 4 archipelagos of Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise, Kael (Person Name), Li Huang (Person Name), Dong Huang (Person Name), and the Black Tortoise Patriarch (Person Name) each commanded a formidable formation.

Under their combined impetus, empowered by the boundless strength of the island chain, 4 resplendent immortal swords ultimately materialized.

Azure Dragon Heaven-Rending Sword (Magic Treasure), Vermilion Bird Void-Refining Sword (Magic Treasure), Black Tortoise World-Anchoring Sword (Magic Treasure), and White Tiger Earth-Splitting Sword (Magic Treasure). These 4 immortal swords were forged by the Immortal Alliance after extensively studying array artifacts like the Heavenly Dragon Subduing Demon Sword Formation, consuming tremendous effort to refine them into 4 superior-grade immortal blades.

It can form a 4 Symbols Soul-Severing Sword Formation, which, when empowered by the 4 Symbols Star Palace Archipelago Array, possesses immense might. This formation stands as 1 of the 4 major killing arrays within the Cosmic Starry Sky Grand Formation.

At this moment, 4 powerful immortals channeled their energy, and with the enhancement of the formation, the 4 Symbols Immortal-Slaying Array unleashed astonishing power. It transformed into 4 world-shaking immortal swords that surged upward to counterattack, actually forcing the 3 Talents Mystic Pearl into such a desperate position that it could barely muster a response.

This was not because the Triune Wonder Pearls were inferior to the 4 immortal swords, but because the cultivation of the 3 half-step Earth Immortal elders paled in comparison to the power of the Zhou Heavenly Star Formation.

They confronted the 4 Symbols Soul-Devouring Formation with the Trinity Wonder Beads, essentially pitting themselves against the very cosmic power of the entire Eldrin Abyssal Sea.

"An array within an array? How could there be so many killing formations in the Eldrin Sea?"

Patriarch Su Wei swept his gaze across the surroundings, only then realizing that across the vast Expanse of the Returning Abyss, countless spirit islands were densely inscribed with layer upon layer of formation arrays.

These formations numbered in the hundreds of millions, if not trillions. Though each individual 1 was insignificant, when unified under the Zhou Heavenly Star Formation, their combined power became far more terrifying than that of an Earth Immortal Patriarch.

"This formation of the Abyssal Sea is likely even more astonishing than a blessed paradise."

"They've only been established for a few tens of thousands of years—how could they possibly possess such vast financial resources, and where did such an array prodigy come from?"

Patriarch Suwei was utterly horrified, a sense of impending tribulation washing over him like an inescapable tide.

That premonition of impending tribulation made him feel the raging surge of baleful qi and calamitous energy between heaven and earth. His mind suddenly went dizzy, then he cried out loudly.

"1000 Dragon Lake, Ao Ming! That wretched fool has doomed us all!"

A startled cry escaped him, and Patriarch Suwei knew this battle would be fraught with countless hardships.

He was, after all, a peerless demon immortal,

Even at this critical juncture, he still refused to believe in fate. With a cold expression, he abruptly drew a blazing white battle halberd and fixed his gaze upon the void above.

Above the 9 Heavens Above (Time & Distance), the immortals stood serene as ancient deities reclining upon celestial heights, gazing down upon the myriad demons of the mortal realm with a glint of martial resolve in their eyes.

Eldrin stood cloaked in robes white as snow, every glimmer of brilliance converging upon his form. He resembled a sovereign of immortals at the heart of creation, merely standing in serene stillness yet evoking the awe 1 feels gazing upon towering mountains.

Suwei the Patriarch showed no fear. Pointing his battle halberd at Eldrin, he declared, "Descend and face me! I shall sever your path to dao in battle!"

Having sealed off their retreat with the 4 Symbols Soul-Devouring Sword Formation, Eldrin did not press on to activate the slaughter array.

He gazed calmly at Suwei the Elder and spoke in an even tone, "As you wish." No sooner had the words fallen than Eldrin stepped forward, descending upon the mortal realm like a celestial deity from the highest heavens, poised to slay a peerless demonic immortal.

With a flick of his sleeve, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) fell into his grasp. With a resonant clang, he unleashed a sweeping strike that transformed into overwhelming waves of rule-based sword energy, drowning everything in its path.

Suwei the Patriarch showed no fear, his blazing white war halberd erupting with lethal immortal radiance.

Forged from the supreme immortal metal, Great White Geng Metal, this weapon embodies the ultimate treasure of slaughter in heaven and earth. It resonates perfectly with the innate laws of celestial execution governed by the White Tiger Clan, possessing the astonishing marvel of piercing through any defense.

Yet even so, he did not gain the upper hand against Eldrin (Person Name).

The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) was a supreme immortal sword of slaughter, while the Primordial Pure Yang Fire represented the pinnacle of pure yang flames. When these 2 forces merged and gave birth to sword energy, it became potent enough to slay immortals and slaughter deities—even a Terrestrial Immortal Patriarch would hesitate to face it head-on.

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

At the same time, Ao Ming sought to flee for his life, but was intercepted by Lyra (Person Name).

This Eighth Elder of 1000 Dragon Lake was originally a formidable figure, but after losing the Heavenly Dragon Subduing Demon Sword Formation, his combat power had already been diminished by more than half.

Even though he had now broken through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm, he only possessed a single borrowed top-grade immortal treasure. His strength could hardly be considered formidable—among Half-Step Earth Immortals, he ranked at the very bottom.

Lyra's foundation was astonishingly profound to begin with. With the Crimson Dragon Heaven-Incinerating Sword, her Half-Step Earth Immortal second spirit, the 8 Desolates and 6 Realms Cauldron, and several other peerless immortal treasures, her combat prowess had already brushed against the realm of a 6 Calamity Immortal.

Thus, the moment Lyra made her move, she forced Aoming into a continuous retreat, clearly leaving him at a complete disadvantage.

Apart from them, Qing Ji, Ri Ji, and Xing Ji had also joined the fray, confronting the 3 True Dragon Ancestors of the demon race.

That day, Ji possessed formidable strength, confronting Eldrin of the Verdant Azure Dragon (Person Name), the most powerful among the 3 ancestral elders. The Moonlit Maiden and Solar Maiden, slightly less dominant, intercepted the Golden Dragon Ancestor and the Cerulean Jade Celestial Dragon Ancestor respectively.

The other human immortals, including Liuchen, Lianxu, Tianyu, and countless others, also joined the fray, engaging in fierce combat with dozens of yaoxian.

The great battle had, in that very moment, descended into absolute deadlock.

The fierce battle raged on for several hours. The more Patriarch Suwei observed, the clearer it became how tenacious Eldrin (Person Name) truly was. Gripping his celestial halberd, he violently slammed aside the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) and roared:

"Guixu, you have yet to reveal your true capabilities."

"Let this Patriarch see what other tricks you still have up your sleeve."

Chapter 1: The Azure Cloud Sect's Disciple Examination The mountain peaks pierced the heavens like emerald swords, shrouded in eternal mists that swirled like dancing immortals. This was the Azure Cloud Mountain Range, home to 1 of the cultivation world's most revered sects—the Azure Cloud Sect. Today marked the sect's once-in-a-decade disciple examination. Countless young aspirants had traveled thousands of miles, their hearts filled with both anticipation and trepidation. Among them stood Lin Feng, a youth of 16 whose simple robes couldn't conceal the determined glint in his eyes. "The examination begins now!" announced an elder floating mid-air, his voice carrying the weight of centuries. "The first trial: Spirit Root Assessment!" The crowd stirred like restless leaves in the wind. Lin Feng watched as aspirants stepped forward 1 by 1 to place their hands upon the Testing Spirit Stone. "Fire Spirit Root, medium grade! Pass!" "Wood Spirit Root, low grade! Fail!" "Metal Spirit Root, high grade! Excellent!" When Lin Feng's turn came, he took a deep breath and pressed his palm against the cool jade surface. The stone remained dull, emitting only a faint glow. "Mixed 5 Elements Spirit Root, all inferior grade," the assessment elder declared with a dismissive wave. "Failed." Mocking whispers spread through the crowd like ripples on water. "Waste of talent," someone sneered. "He actually possesses the legendary trash-tier spirit root configuration." Lin Feng's fists clenched, his knuckles turning white. Just as despair began to cloud his heart, a mysterious voice echoed in his mind: "Host's spirit root detected. Infinite Evolution System activating... Integration complete." A translucent screen materialized before his eyes: [Host: Lin Feng] [Cultivation: Mortal] [Spirit Root: Mixed 5 Elements (Evolving)] [Evolution Points: 0/100] [Abilities: None] Before Lin Feng could process this development, the examination elder's voice cut through his astonishment: "All failed candidates may attempt the Path of Ascending Heaven. Those who reach the summit within 3 incense sticks' time will be granted entry." Dozens of failed aspirants surged toward the towering stairway carved into the mountain face. Lin Feng joined them, his newly awakened system fueling his determination. The stairs seemed endless, each step heavier than the last. After climbing what felt like thousands of steps, many aspirants had collapsed from exhaustion. Lin Feng's legs felt like lead, his breath coming in ragged gasps. "Perseverance detected," the system's voice resonated in his mind. "Evolution Points +1..." "Evolution Points +1..." "Evolution Points +1..." By the time he glimpsed the summit, his points had reached 87/100. With a final burst of effort, he dragged himself onto the peak just as the third incense stick's last ember died. The examination elder regarded him with newfound interest. "You've passed. From today onward, you are an outer sect disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect." Lin Feng bowed deeply, his heart swelling with emotions too complex for words. Little did he know that his journey had merely begun—a path that would 1 day shake the very foundations of the cultivation world.