Chapter 1274 : Power of the Arkos(Ancient Ship)

"Is that... an eighth-ranked World-Sundering Ancient Vessel?"

Gazing at that treasure ship, Lyra's expression shifted slightly, revealing a trace of astonishment.

Riji’s expression also shifted dramatically. She took a deep breath and said, “That is the *Crimson Sun Heavenly Ark* (Magic Treasure). Legends say it was destroyed nearly 10 million years ago. Who could have imagined it still remains in this world?”

As Riyu spoke, everyone came to understand the origins of this ancient vessel.

This Sunset Heavenly Ark was a treasure of the Zhang Immortal Clan, an Earth Immortal force and the previous master of Sunset Blessed Land. At that time, the Zhang Clan boasted 7 Earth Immortals, with their patriarch reaching the 9th level of Earth Immortal realm, reigning as the overlord of the 100 Rivers and Seas.

Unfortunately, during the Heavenly Tribulation 9,000,000 years ago, the Zhang Clan Patriarch failed in his attempt to reach the Half-Step Celestial Immortal realm and fell at the hands of a powerful enemy. Since then, the Zhang Immortal Clan has never recovered from this decline. It is said that even this Crimson Sun Heavenly Ark was destroyed by a powerful demonic cultivator.

Who would have thought that after nearly 10 million years, the Crimson Sun Heavenly Vessel would reappear in the mortal realm.

At this thought, all the immortals revealed expressions of despair. An 8th-ranked World-Creating Ancient Vessel—how overwhelmingly powerful its might must be!

This primordial ancient vessel required the spine of an eighth-ranked Heaven-Opening Ancient Beast as its keel, fused with hundreds of millions of immortal treasures and spiritual materials to be successfully forged.

The resources it consumed were 10 times that of celestial treasures of the same rank. It could be said that even a low-grade World-Creating Ancient Vessel held a value at least 10 times greater than that of low-grade World-Creating Treasures, rivaling even high-grade World-Creating Treasures.

And having consumed such vast resources, how astonishing its power must be.

Moreover, this artifact was specifically forged to counter the protective formations of Earth Immortal blessed lands. Once activated, its offensive power could potentially threaten even large-scale formations of the 8th-tier.

The Cosmic Star Formation of the Void-Realm Sea was not an eighth-tier formation, but a convergence of hundreds of millions of immortal arrays and spirit arrays.

Thus, with billions of grand formations converging as 1, further empowered by the Starry Cosmos Ancient Bell that commands the celestial bodies, the unleashed might reached the level of the Eighth Tier.

Even an Earth Immortal at the middle or late stage would find it impossible to shatter the Cosmic Star Formation with ease.

Yet whether he could withstand this Tier 8 Heaven-Splitting Ancient Ark—no 1 held the slightest confidence in their hearts.

At this thought, a sense of despair welled up in the hearts of the immortals.

"Wrong."

Suddenly, Lyra (Person Name) keenly sensed something and couldn't help but speak out: "Since our opponents possess an Eighth Heaven-Opening Ancient Vessel (Magic Treasure), why didn't they activate it to break the formation from the very beginning?"

Upon hearing this, all the immortals were momentarily stunned, and they couldn't help but reveal looks of astonishment.

Logically speaking, with the might of an 8th-grade World-Sundering Ancient Vessel, it should have been absolutely impossible for the Zhou Heaven Star Formation to withstand it. Yet the enemy would rather watch countless disciples fall in battle than intervene—this clearly indicated they were apprehensive about something.

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With this thought in mind, the Sun Princess's eyes emitted golden light as she activated her innate divine ability, Great Sun Divine Pupil, to observe the ancient ship. Sure enough, she detected its peculiarities.

"Truly, it is half-destroyed beyond that."

A moment later, Daystar withdrew her gaze, a faint glimmer of delight stirring within her as she spoke.

It turned out that this ancient vessel had indeed been nearly destroyed back then. Over 40% of its hull had been shattered by a powerful foe wielding a Heaven-Cleaving Giant Axe, while the array patterns and power of rules within had suffered devastating damage.

Later, after obtaining the Sunset Paradise, they began continuously repairing this Ancient Vessel of Creation.

Unfortunately, constrained by Patriarch Setting Sun's limited artifact forging skills and the lack of sufficient treasures at hand, the restoration of the primordial Chaos-Cleaving Ark had been progressing rather sluggishly.

To this day, though the remaining 40 percent of the hull had been restored, the celestial treasures and divine materials used in its reconstruction were all of inferior grades. The array patterns and natural laws contained within fell far short of their former perfection during its prime.

"The hull is damaged and remains incomplete even after repairs. This vessel's offensive capabilities should only be 80 percent of its peak condition."

Moreover, the restored 40 percent of the hull cannot bear the power of the guardian formation. Hence, the eighth-grade immortal formation that once protected the ancient vessel remains unrepaired, currently replaced by a top-tier immortal formation.

Riyi spoke in a measured tone before stating, “Relying solely on the power of a supreme-grade immortal formation is insufficient to protect an 8th-order ancient vessel.”

"Moreover, in my judgment, the 40% of the hull that has been repaired is far too fragile. Should the treasure ship sustain a heavy blow, these sections would be the first to fracture."

Hearing this, the immortals felt a flicker of hope in their hearts. The Eastern Emperor’s eyes shifted slightly as he inquired, “Then how do we break it?”

Hearing this, Riji's expression turned slightly grave.

After a moment of contemplation, she spoke, "Setting Sun Patriarch understands this ancient ship's vulnerabilities. He definitely won't let us destroy it easily."

"Moreover, the ancient ship is protected by a supreme-grade immortal formation, impervious to anything short of world-sundering power."

"We must seize the moment, gather the Heaven-Cleaving Treasures and countless ultimate techniques to strike simultaneously—only then might we break through this deadlock..."

Hearing this, Lyra (Person Name) couldn't help but slightly change her expression.

She understood the gravity of the situation and could no longer afford to conceal the Black Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron. With a sigh, she said, "Hold them off for a moment. I must retrieve a supreme treasure."

With those words, Lyra (Person Name) soared into the depths of the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure).

She retrieved the Black Dragon Cauldron That Anchors the World and cast a final glance toward the heart of the blessed land, where Eldrin remained in secluded cultivation. A soft sigh escaped her lips unbidden.

"My lord, with this blessed land shielding us from the celestial workings, you shall surely survive until the great calamity's end."

"If the Cosmic Star Formation Grand Array is breached and I, your humble wife, fail to survive the heavenly tribulation, we shall only meet again in our next lifetime."

Lyra (Person Name) let out a sigh. Leaving her second primordial spirit to guard Eldrin (Person Name), she flew toward the outside of the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss without so much as a backward glance.

"Boom—"

Meanwhile, beyond the Sea of Returning Abyss, the great battle had already begun.

The Setting Sun Blessed Land arrived aboard an ancient eighth-rank vessel, unleashing world-shaking divine power with their very first move.

The Crimson Sun Sky Vessel erupted with a divine radiance, unleashing the eighth-level divine ability ‘Crimson Sun’s World-Sundering Heaven’s Light.’ Its earth-shaking, heaven-shaking might crashed against the Cosmic Star Formation, producing a resounding bell chime that echoed through the ages.

The Astral Cosmos Ancient Bell stood firm in the 9 Heavens Above (Time & Distance), neutralizing this Eighth-Level Heaven-Sundering Divine Ability.

Yet even the power of the Starry Cosmos Ancient Bell was immensely draining when pitted against this world-crossing ancient vessel.

In an instant, countless cultivators maintaining the formation perished. Across all celestial pathways of the Zhou Heavenly Star Formation, which had already consumed a substantial amount of spiritual energy, nearly half was depleted again in a flash.

"Quick, add spirit stones! Replenish the immortal essence at once!"

Upon the myriad immortal isles and spiritual islands, cultivators opened their storage pouches, pouring tens of thousands of spirit stones and even immortal sources into the spiritual ponds and celestial springs, replenishing the energy source of the formation.

At the eye of the formation where the main array was being controlled, countless cultivators wore expressions of shock and dread, yet they had no choice but to step forward to replace those who had fallen or were severely wounded.

Boom—

Meanwhile, in the distant void, the Primordial Chaos Ark activated once more, unleashing another Primordial Slaughter Array that crashed violently against the Cosmic Star Formation, sending it into a violent tremor.

Such world-shattering power of creation, each strike possessed earth-shaking might, and with every blow, countless cultivators perished from the backlash.

"We can't keep fighting like this."

After withstanding 9 consecutive strikes, the Grand Zhou Heaven Astral Array was severely damaged, and even Sun Childe's countenance shifted slightly.

Watching Lyra (Person Name) soar through the air, she knew there was no time for lengthy exchange. With tacit understanding, she declared, "Everyone, strike now!"