Chapter 1279 : Breaking the Formation and Slaying Huoyang

Eldrin (Person Name) felt a stir of astonishment in his heart, his expression growing rather solemn.

No wonder some said that to oppose an Earth Immortal was to stand against an entire world.

Such beings possess an internally evolved world, giving rise to celestial deities of immense power. They are either divine entities born from the laws of heaven and earth, or immortals who wield authority over the principles of the cosmos.

They reside within the Earth Immortal Realm, serving as the source of power for the Earth Immortal Ancestor and representing the profound foundation of a realm.

Even Eldrin (Person Name) found it difficult to suppress several dozen immortals while confronting Patriarch Canyang.

"This is somewhat troublesome."

Eldrin furrowed his brow, his fingertips subtly guiding in the blink of an eye.

Amidst the myriad islands, the 4 celestial isles of Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise erupted with resplendent immortal light as 4 dazzling divine swords soared into the heavens.

In an instant, the 4 Symbols Immortal-Devouring Formation enveloped the void, immediately trapping the Emperor of Gods and the Monarch of Immortals within its grasp.

Enveloped by the sword formation in an instant, the Monarch of Immortals felt a flicker of panic in his heart and immediately warned, "Stay vigilant. This sword formation’s lethality is unparalleled—it may well rival the 4 Extremities Immortal Array. I fear even we, as Immortal Monarchs and Divine Emperors, cannot withstand it."

The Emperor of Gods wore a grave expression as he spoke with utmost solemnity, "Let us join forces and shatter this formation together!"

2 beings at the half-step Earth Immortal realm were trapped, and the remaining immortals of the Can Tian Realm all wore solemn expressions.

Just as they were wavering in indecision, the voice of the Setting Sun Patriarch echoed from the heavens above: "Descend and prevent them from destroying the Earthly Fiend Immortal-Trapping Formation."

Seeing this, the immortals of the Remnant Heaven Realm immediately activated their various divine treasures and celestial artifacts, launching a concerted assault against Ri Ji and the others. Their aim was to divert the trio’s focus and prevent them from harnessing the radiance of the sun, moon, and stars.

Yet the immortals of the Return-to-Ruins Sea would not let them have their way. They rose in unison, deflecting the onslaught from the legions of deities and celestials of the Sundered Heaven Realm and the Dying Sun Sea.

Even setting aside the 70-2 immortals presiding over the main formation, the deities of the Shattered Heaven Realm and the assembled immortals of the Setting Sun Sea combined numbered nearly a 100.

In comparison, the number of Immortals in the Abyssal Sea was even fewer, not even half of that.

Fortunately, the immortals of the Abyssal Sea were no weaklings. The Black Serpent Pendant of Immortal 6-Cycles, the Azure Jade Soul-Severing Sword of Immortal Void-Refining, the Golden Light Soul-Piercer of Immortal Sky-Plume, and other supreme-grade immortal treasures all erupted with devastating might.

In an extremely short span of time, over a dozen Immortals and Deities perished, severely dampening the murderous aura of the experts from the Shattered Heaven Realm and the Setting Sun Sea.

Amidst the siege of the assembled immortals, the Abyssal Sea also suffered grievous losses.

Now, nearly every 1 of the several dozen immortals bore injuries, with over 30% severely wounded. Several had already perished or entered eternal meditation.

In just that brief span of fierce combat, the trio led by Sun-Chaser finally achieved a breakthrough. Piercing through the Ninefold Nether Profound Yin energy with the radiance of sun, moon, and stars, they struck down an immortal within the Earthly Fiend Immortal Array.

"Ah—"

A wretched scream pierced the air as the celestial being instantly dissolved into the Dao.

Though only a single individual had fallen, the Earth Fiend Immortal Array had lost a crucial anchor point, rendering it incapable of gathering terrestrial malevolence. In that instant, its power plummeted by over 10 percent.

"Now."

In that fleeting moment, the immortals seized the opportunity and struck with lightning speed.

Tianfeng Daoist activated the Starry Cosmos Ancient Bell, channeling boundless divine might to shatter the 9 Nether Profound Malice. In that instant, he vanquished a cultivator at the late Ascension stage, causing the formation's power to diminish by another 10 percent.

Lyra's Second Primordial Spirit launched a surprise attack, unexpectedly merging with the formation to catch the immortals off guard. Wielding the supreme immortal treasure, the Azure Lotus Sword of Emerald Waves, it consecutively slew 3 immortal beings.

Riji activated the Heaven-Sundering Artifact, the Solar Sky Wheel, pressing it down with overwhelming force. Boundless might swept across heaven and earth, and 5 Immortals were instantly annihilated under its crushing power.

Xingji and Yueji seized the opportunity to strike, wielding their supreme-grade immortal treasures to slay several celestial beings in succession.

In such a swift and fierce battle, over 20 of the immortals presiding over the Earth Fiend Immortal Array had already fallen, causing its power to plummet to a critical threshold.

Even those among the 70-2 Immortals of the Setting Sun Blessed Realm who still lived were grievously wounded by the backlash of the formation.

Slay

With a resounding boom, a majestic figure, radiant like a golden sun, charged into the 9 Yin Profound Malice.

The 1 who struck was none other than Chen Qiyuan, the Eastern Emperor. Having recently consumed a supreme-grade Dao Source, he had already broken through to the seventh level of Immortal Ascension.

At this moment, a golden sun materialized above Dong Huang’s head, his Indestructible Golden Body radiating an unprecedented, dazzling golden light as it intertwined with the laws of the sun.

With a deafening roar that shook the heavens and earth, he engaged in a great duel against Fire Sun Daoist.

The Fire Sun Taoist was gravely wounded, forced into a desperate retreat under the relentless assault. In that fleeting moment of vulnerability, the Eastern Sovereign seized his arm.

"Ah—"

A sudden, piercing shriek tore through the air as Emperor Donghuang gathered boundless power into his palm, striking down Daoist Huoyang upon the void.

With the fall of Fire Sun Daoist, the master of the formation, the Earth Fiend Immortal Trapping Array was completely shattered.

"With the cultivation base of the seventh layer of Ascendant Immortal realm, he actually suppressed and slain the Great Perfection stage Ascendant Immortal Elder Huoyang. His strength and talent are truly extraordinary."

"His Path of the Crimson Sun Ascension had reached the novice stage."

Between heaven and earth, Eldrin (Person Name) gave a slight nod of approval at the sight before him.

In the past, Eldrin obtained from the Crimson Sun Blessed Land an ancient creation scripture for achieving sainthood through physical cultivation, known as the Crimson Sun Ascent to Heaven Dao.

Believing this scripture was suitable for Donghuang, Eldrin handed it over to the venerable ancestor.

Now, after a mere 10 1000 years, the Eastern Emperor had already begun his cultivation of the Crimson Sun Ascent to Heaven Art, forming a golden sun within himself.

In truth, what Donghuang cultivated was not the original Crimson Sun Ascendant Path. Using his own Solar Laws as foundation to replace the Crimson Sun Method, the blazing sun he manifested was not crimson, but a golden sun.

Having reached this stage, Donghuang's Indestructible Golden Body had achieved complete perfection. All that remained was for the golden sun to merge with his physical form, after which he could forge a supreme Primordial Chaos True Body.

This outcome was well within Eldrin's expectations. Back in the Violet Realm, the Eastern Emperor had already pioneered a method of achieving immortality through physical body refinement—a testament to his genius, which undoubtedly ranked among the top 10 recorded in the Violet Realm's history.

In terms of innate talent for the path of physical cultivation, Eldrin far surpassed ordinary individuals. Throughout the ancient annals of the Violet Realm, he could be considered second to none.

Now, having ascended to immortality for tens of thousands of years, he had already seized the opportunity of the great calamity to rise.

With his perfected Indestructible Golden Body, complemented by the Laws of the Sun and the Profound Ming Dao Fruit, Donghuang—though only at the seventh level of Immortal Ascension—possessed combat prowess rivaling that of the ninth level.

Not only the Eastern Emperor, but in this battle, Kael (Person Name) also demonstrated a power that could startle immortals.

His cultivation had only recently broken through to the late-stage Ascendant Realm, yet he had manifested 3 avatars—the Buddha, the Dao Sovereign, and the Demon Lord—each rivaling the power of a Seventh-Level Ascendant. Alone, he held off over a dozen formidable deities from the Shattered Heaven Realm.

"Huoyang!"

Sensing the demise of Fire Sun Daoist, Patriarch Dying Sun's expression abruptly shifted.

After the Earth Fiend Immortal Trapping Array was shattered, although there were many immortals in the Setting Sun Sea Region, their defeat was already inevitable.

Because each of the 6 Half-Step Earth Immortals in the Eldrin Sea could rival dozens of ordinary Immortals, let alone wield the Heaven-Splitting Artifact in their grasp.

Chapter 1: The Prodigy's Fall The mountain mist coiled like ancient dragons awakening as dawn broke over the Azure Peak Sect. Lin Feng stood at the edge of the Training Abyss, his white robes fluttering in the crisp morning breeze. Once the most promising disciple of his generation, he now faced the sect elders with a heavy heart. "Lin Feng," Elder Ming's voice echoed across the stone plaza, "your cultivation has stagnated at the Foundation Establishment realm's seventh layer for 3 years. The Heavenly Connection Pills you've consumed - 128 in total - have yielded no breakthrough." A murmur swept through the gathered disciples. Lin Feng clenched his fists, his knuckles turning white. "Respected Elder, I require but 1 more opportunity. The upcoming Spirit Spring expedition-" "Is beyond your current capabilities," interrupted Elder Wu, his long beard swaying as he shook his head. "You've squandered over 35,000 spirit stones worth of resources. The sect cannot invest further in vain hopes." The words struck Lin Feng like physical blows. He remembered his first day at the sect, when the Spirit Testing Stone had glowed with unprecedented brilliance, marking him as a once-in-a-millennium talent. Now, that seemed like someone else's life. Suddenly, a clear voice cut through the tension. "Elders, if I may." The crowd parted as Su Ling'er approached, her jade-like features composed despite the circumstances. As the sect master's daughter and Lin Feng's former cultivation partner, her words carried weight. "Senior Brother Lin guided me through my first Qi Condensation," she said, her gaze steady. "He saved 3 junior disciples from demonic beasts in the Blackwood Forest. Does his years of service count for nothing?" Elder Ming's expression softened slightly. "The sect acknowledges his past contributions. However, cultivation respects only present strength. The annual Inner Sect competition approaches in 7 days. If Lin Feng cannot reach at least the eighth layer by then..." The unspoken conclusion hung in the air like executioner's blade. Lin Feng bowed deeply, his voice firm despite the turmoil within. "This disciple understands. I will either break through to the eighth layer... or withdraw from the sect voluntarily." As he turned to leave, his eyes met Su Ling'er's. In that fleeting moment, he saw the reflection of their shared past - training together under the twin moons, discussing cultivation techniques until midnight, promising to ascend together to the Immortal Realm. Now, walking toward his simple dwelling on the mountain's back slope, Lin Feng couldn't help but smile bitterly. Reaching into his robe, he produced a strange black ring that had been his only inheritance from his mortal family. "For 15 years, you've been nothing but ordinary iron," he murmured to the ring. "Perhaps it's time to accept my fate as ordinary too." Little did he know that within the ring's depths, an ancient consciousness was stirring, awakened by the despair in his voice - a consciousness that would change not only his destiny but the fate of the entire cultivation world. The wind picked up, carrying cherry blossoms from the sacred trees on the peak. They swirled around Lin Feng like pink snow, beautiful yet transient - much like his former glory.