Chapter 1278 : Emperor of Gods

Even so, under the siege of 5 Half-Step Earth Immortals in the Eldrin Sea, they still had no means to fight back.

However, the Earth Fiend Grand Formation posed a significant challenge. Even Earth Immortals would struggle to break through it quickly. The immortals of the Return-to-Void Sea alone were utterly incapable of holding it off. Even if all the Quasi-Earth Immortals joined forces, they would find it nearly impossible to breach the formation in a short time.

Meanwhile, the grand formation, driven by the immortals of the Setting Sun Sea, continuously assailed Lyra and her companions, preventing them from delivering a final blow to Patriarch Setting Sun and his allies.

At that very moment, a formidable aura erupted from the Lunar Immortal Isle. Moon Princess had broken through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm over 30 years ago, yet she had been ceaselessly consolidating her cultivation, striving to accumulate spiritual energy to the pinnacle of the Half-Step Earth Immortal stage.

Her mana reserves had only reached half capacity, yet in this critical moment, she could no longer afford to continue consolidating her foundation.

Seeing this, Lyra declared in a clear, resonant voice, "Elder Ri Ji, that Earth Fiend Grand Array must be broken swiftly." "Leave it to us!"

Riji exchanged a glance with Xingji and Yueji, then with flawless synchronicity, they struck simultaneously.

The 3 of them wielded the power to command the sun, moon, and stars. By joining forces, they could unleash the divine ability Solar Lunar Stellar Radiance, which specialized in dismantling all manner of restrictions and formations.

As the 3 of them continuously channeled their power, the radiance of the sun, moon, and stars fell upon the Earthly Fiend Immortal Array, causing its profound and boundless Netherworld Abyssal Yin Energy to grow increasingly attenuated.

At this rate, it wouldn't be long before the light of the sun, moon, and stars pierced through the Earthly Fiend Immortal Array, striking down the cultivators maintaining the formation.

"Not good."

Seeing the situation turning dire, Daoist Xiyang and Can Yangzi wanted to intervene, yet under the suppression of Lyra (Person Name), Qing Ji, and Daoist Tianfeng, they found it impossible to break free.

High above the firmament, the face of the Setting Sun Patriarch darkened. Without hesitation, he channeled his power into the **Sunfall Heavenly Wheel (Magic Treasure)** hovering above his head, driving it down with crushing force to annihilate them all.

This Crimson Sun Heavenly Wheel is a mid-grade Heaven-Opening Treasure. Among those present, aside from the few who possessed Heaven-Opening Treasures themselves, none could withstand its power. If struck, even a half-step Earth Immortal would be utterly annihilated.

Eldrin naturally would not let him have his way. As he channeled his decaying power, the 3 Enclosures Immortal-Burial Formation shone with increasingly brilliant radiance.

The Triune Wonder Pearl radiated boundless divine light, transforming into 3 resplendent stars that coiled and rotated, sealing this earth-shattering Heaven-Splitting Treasure in their grasp.

"How dare you!"

Seeing the Setting Sun Heavenly Wheel trapped, the Setting Sun Patriarch's expression turned icy.

With a mere flick of his sleeve, the Crimson Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron descended with overwhelming force, determined to break the siege for the assembled immortals.

Yet a dazzling immortal light surged above Eldrin’s head as an ancient mirror of unparalleled brilliance soared into the sky, unleashing a radiant glow that enveloped the Crimson Dragon Dominion Cauldron.

The Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void (Magic Treasure), having fused with the Primordial Chaos Jade of Creation, remained classified as a top-tier immortal treasure. Yet its power far surpassed that of ordinary top-tier treasures, and it inherently countered all divine metals and sacred materials. For a time, it actually managed to restrain the Dragon's Might Black Gold Cauldron.

"Damn it!"

Seeing how troublesome Eldrin was, the Setting Sun Patriarch roared in fury.

But after a moment's hesitation, he swept his sleeve, manifesting an endless void. "This is..."

Eldrin (Person Name) froze momentarily, only to discover that beyond the void lay a vast and boundless realm.

The Great Realm drifted amidst the void, its vast lands stretching across countless hundreds of millions of miles. At the 4 extremities of heaven and earth stood 4 Celestial Pillars, upholding the firmament.

Amidst the heavens and the earth, countless mortals and cultivators pursued their paths of cultivation, while majestic celestial palaces rose and fell within the 9 Heavens Above (Time & Distance).

At this very moment, the numerous figures secluded in cultivation within those celestial palaces involuntarily opened their eyes. "The great Creator, the Primordial Ancestor of All Immortals who shaped heaven and earth, is summoning us."

"He faced a formidable foe and required our assistance."

Within the celestial palace, several dozen figures conversed in hushed tones, their expressions inevitably revealing profound gravity. Though each possessed extraordinary bearing, their origins and statuses varied greatly.

Among them were some who were deities born at the dawn of creation, innate beings of the Ascendant Immortal Realm.

Others were humans born in the mortal realm, who cultivated their way to the pinnacle of ascension, ultimately becoming the wielders of this realm’s laws and authority. Yet what they shared in common was their origin—born of this world, they were all beings nurtured over millions of years within this terrestrial immortal realm.

Unlike the immortals of the outer realms, whose mastery of natural laws was anchored within this greater world, their combat prowess differed little from those beyond.

However, should this Earthly Immortal realm collapse, their power would be utterly annihilated along with the destruction of this world.

At this moment, sensing the call of the World-Forger Deity, all immortals and deities turned their gazes toward the 2 figures upon the lofty platform.

Within the celestial palace stood 2 figures of boundless majesty. 1 was the incarnation of this realm's Heavenly Dao deity, wielding dominion over the firmament. His cultivation had reached the half-step Terrestrial Immortal realm, establishing him as the sovereign of all divinities in this world.

Another was a mortal who ascended to immortality, mastering the terrestrial laws of this realm. Having also reached the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm, he stood as the Sovereign of All Immortals in this world.

Gazing upon the solemn divine countenances, the Emperor of Deities declared, "The divine decree of the Creation Deities shall not be defied. We shall emerge from seclusion to wage war."

"If I could aid Him in vanquishing this formidable foe, even should my body perish and my Dao be extinguished, I would face death a 100 times without regret."

The King of Immortals also nodded, his expression grave as he said, "We deities are the very source of power for the Creator God. Unless the situation is critical, He would never permit us to intervene."

"Since we have now taken the field, this battle is bound to be perilous beyond measure. It would be wise for all of you to exercise utmost caution."

As the words fell, the King of Immortals was the first to soar into the sky, already stepping beyond the great realm through the World Passage.

Before the Immortal King could react, a bolt of Primal Chaos Divine Thunder(Elemental Phenomenon) struck from beyond the heavens.

Before him, he summoned a supreme treasure to block, yet was met with an overwhelming force that sent him hurtling backward, coughing up blood.

"Pfft—"

Spitting out a mouthful of blood, the Monarch of All Immortals finally turned his gaze toward the assailant with utter astonishment.

But lo, the man was clad in snow-white robes, commanding a black-gold ancient cauldron engraved with dragon patterns to suppress the heavens and earth. It collided violently with an ancient pagoda radiating an aura of primordial creation.

"It is a Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure—the Twilight Sky-Suppressing Pagoda."

The King of All Immortals was utterly astounded, his heart trembling with awe as he murmured, "The Tower of Crimson Dusk, it is said to be the very treasure the Creator Deity used to cleave the heavens and shape the earth."

"This cauldron can contend with the Sunset-Suppressing Heaven Tower without being at a disadvantage—it must also be a Heaven-Sundering Supreme Treasure."

With these thoughts in mind, the King of All Immortals suppressed his injuries, a lingering fear creeping into his heart as he reflected, "I, who am hailed as the King of All Immortals, am also the Dao Ancestor of a great realm."

"I had thought myself a formidable power beyond the Void, yet I never imagined I'd be grievously wounded in a single move." "That divine lightning which struck me moments ago—could it be the legendary Primordial Chaos Divine Lightning?"

"Boom"

While the King of Immortals was reeling in shock, the battle in the heavens above raged on.

Eldrin spotted several dozen immortals and deities bursting forth from the Shattered Heaven Realm. Sensing immediate peril, he promptly summoned the 5-Colored Divine Lightning to strike them down.

He had thought it would be enough to easily strike him down, yet he never expected the newcomer’s strength to be quite extraordinary—he had actually survived the blow without perishing.

In the dawn of creation when heaven and earth were forged, all living beings came into existence. Among them, the most exceptional ones commanded the very laws of the universe, even wielding authority over cosmic principles—their power rivaling that of immortal deities, nay, half-step Earth Immortals. Could this be the profound foundation of an Earth Immortal Patriarch?

Chapter 1: The Awakening In the depths of the Cloudmist Mountains, a youth clothed in tattered blue robes sat cross-legged upon a moss-covered boulder. His name was Lin Chen, once the most promising young master of the Azure Peak Sect, now a mere Foundation Establishment realm cultivator who had fallen from grace. "3 years..." Lin Chen murmured, his fingers tracing the faint scar on his abdomen. "3 years since my spiritual roots were severed." A cold breeze swept through the bamboo grove, carrying with it the faint scent of spiritual herbs from the nearby medicine garden. Lin Chen's eyes snapped open, flashing with a determined light that belied his current circumstances. Suddenly, the ancient jade pendant hanging from his neck began to glow with an ethereal blue light. Strange symbols, older than time itself, swirled across its surface like dancing fireflies. [System Notification: Ancient Jade Pendant (Celestial Artifact) has recognized a suitable host. Initiating soul binding...] Lin Chen's mind flooded with countless cultivation techniques and martial arts forms. The pain that had tormented him for 3 years vanished instantly, replaced by a warm, revitalizing energy flowing through his meridians. "By the heavens..." he whispered, his voice trembling with awe. "The Heavenly Dao Jade Scripture - a cultivation method lost for millennia!" His reverie was broken by approaching footsteps. "Lin Chen! The sect's monthly allocation of spirit stones is here!" called a disdainful voice. Zhang Li, the current head disciple, appeared with 2 followers. He tossed a small pouch that landed in the mud before Lin Chen. "1 100 spirit stones. More than enough for someone like you." Lin Chen's gaze remained fixed on the pendant now hidden beneath his robes. A faint smile touched his lips. "Keep your spirit stones, Senior Brother Zhang. I no longer have need of them." Zhang Li's expression darkened. "You dare refuse the sect's charity? Have you forgotten your place, cripple?" "The only 1 who has forgotten his place," Lin Chen said calmly, rising to his feet, "is you." For the first time in 3 years, spiritual energy began gathering around Lin Chen, forming a vortex that made the bamboo leaves tremble. The air grew heavy, charged with power that hadn't been seen in these mountains for centuries. Zhang Li and his followers stepped back involuntarily, their eyes wide with disbelief. The cripple they had mocked for years now stood before them radiating an aura that rivaled even the sect elders. Lin Chen raised his hand, and the fallen leaves around them rose into the air, each 1 glowing with faint spiritual light. "Shall we test exactly who the cripple is here, Senior Brother?" The wind howled through the mountains, carrying with it the promise of change. A storm was coming to the Azure Peak Sect, and at its eye stood a youth reborn.