Chapter 1301 : A Gathering Storm of Demons

Understanding the cause and effect, Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon immediately laughed and said, "The combat power of any one of those five alone is merely at the Four Tribulations Immortal level, but when they join forces, they are strong enough to rival an Early-stage Earth Immortal."

"With such a foundation of strength, it should be sufficient to slay That upstart Eldrin."

"It is not enough!"

Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake shook his head, his gaze profound as he spoke, "I have long since sent messages to the surrounding Demon Race powers, inviting them to join forces with us to besiege and kill that That upstart Eldrin."

"Among the Earth Immortal [powerful cultivators who have ascended to a higher plane of existence], White Nether Patriarch has already agreed to my request."

"As for those at the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [cultivators on the very cusp of the Earth Immortal realm], four have decided to heed my summons and act together: Grand Granary Black Fish, Azure-Scaled Dragon Serpent, Nine-Lives Heavenly Demon, and Ironclad Crocodile Dragon."

"This?" Blazing Austerity was slightly taken aback and couldn't help but say, "With such a force, isn't it like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut?"

Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake let out a cold laugh and then spoke, "You have lived for so many years, yet you fail to understand the principle that even a lion must use its full strength when pouncing on a rabbit."

"Whether that That upstart Eldrin has truly fallen out with the three immortal spirits of Sun and Moon is irrelevant to us, be it truth or falsehood."

"What we want is to concentrate all our power and use overwhelming force to deliver That upstart Eldrin to his death." For uninterrupted reading, go to audio-novel[dot]com.

"Were it not for the fact that the Great Tribulation [a period of immense cosmic upheaval and conflict] now stretches long, making it difficult for the various Demon Race [a major faction of demonic beings] to spare more forces, I might have had to rally an even larger army of Demon Immortal [powerful demonic cultivators who have attained a high level of immortality] to utterly crush them with overwhelming might, eradicating them completely within the Heavenly Demon Sea [a vast and perilous sea region dominated by demonic forces]."

Hearing this, Violet Robe Patriarch [a powerful demonic patriarch known for his violet robes] couldn't help but show a flicker of surprise on his face. He asked, "The news that That upstart Eldrin [a derogatory title for Eldrin Chen, implying he is a presumptuous newcomer] intends to attack Thousand Dragon Lake [a powerful demonic territory ruled by a dragon clan] has only just spread. How is it that you, Clan Patriarch [the supreme leader of this demon clan], have already secured an alliance with White Nether Patriarch [a patriarch associated with the cold, deathly energies of the Nether]?"

"With the Celestial Mechanism [the natural order and workings of fate and heaven] now obscured, you were still able to deduce this far."

Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake [the sovereign ruler of the Thousand Dragon Lake territory] merely offered a faint smile and spoke with calm assurance, "For one hailed as the foremost strategist of our Thousand Dragon Lake, you seem to have missed the obvious."

"Let me ask you this: if you were That upstart Eldrin, and you had successively conquered the Suwei [a sea region] and the Lingering Sun [another sea region] territories, what would your next move be?"

Violet Robe Patriarch paused for a moment, then understanding dawned upon him.

Searching his heart, if he were Eldrin Chen, after vanquishing Suwei and the Lingering Sun Sea Region [the sea region ruled by the Lingering Sun faction], only two paths would lie before him.

The first choice would be to seal his mountain gates, digest his spoils, and rely on the power of his Mountain Protection Formation [a powerful defensive array that shields a mountain stronghold] to hold out until the Great Tribulation concluded.

The second choice would be to first assimilate his gains, then take the initiative to march out and eliminate his greatest threats, seizing Opportunity and Fortune [the chance to advance one's cultivation and destiny through great deeds].

In such a scenario, the nearest and most pressing danger—the Heavenly Demon Sea—would naturally become his primary target.

At this thought, Violet Robe Patriarch could not help but glance over, a flicker of shock and awe crossing his features.

A flash of solemnity passed through his pupils. Only then did he realize that while the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake [the supreme ruler of the Thousand Dragon Lake domain] appeared to recline loftily in his divine abode, detached from the affairs of the Mortal Dust [the mundane world of mortals], he had long since perceived everything within the entire expanse of the Mortal Dust with perfect clarity.

Even while fully engaged in suppressing the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect, he still retained a portion of his awareness to oversee the grand scheme of things.

The news that Eldrin Chen intended to attack the Heavenly Demon Sea [a vast and perilous sea domain ruled by powerful demons] had likely been discerned by the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake as far back as two thousand years ago, when the Lingering Sun Sea Region met its demise.

Thinking this, the Violet Radiance Heavenly Dragon Patriarch could not suppress a cold laugh. "That That upstart Eldrin has only ascended for a mere few tens of thousands of years. He believes his prodigious talent alone can allow him to suppress all his foes."

"Little does he know, in the presence of a far-sighted Patriarch [a venerable clan leader of immense power and wisdom] like our Clan Patriarch, he won't even understand how he meets his end."

"Clan Patriarch, rest assured. With this old one taking action, he will certainly come but never return."

"..."

As for the schemes brewing within Thousand Dragon Lake, Eldrin Chen remained unaware.

The Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake's machinations ran deep. He had seen through Eldrin Chen's intended next move a full millennium prior, intending to turn the Heavenly Demon Sea into Eldrin Chen's final resting place.

Little did they know, Eldrin Chen was also using himself as bait, intending to lure Nether Grand Austerity into taking the hook.

Unaware of each other's schemes, they had, through a strange twist of fate, secretly amassed overwhelmingly powerful forces, setting the stage for a world-shaking collision within the Heavenly Demon Sea.

This battle was destined to shake heaven and earth. Its outcome might be enough to shift a corner of the Great Tribulation in the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas, ensuring it would be recorded in the annals of that region's history, perhaps leaving a profound and indelible mark.

"Treasure Ships of Fifth Rank and above number three million three hundred thousand vessels. Among these are over thirty thousand Sixth Rank Treasure Ships, and fifty-seven Immortal Rank Treasure Ships."

"There are nine top-tier Immortal Rank Treasure Ships, one damaged World-Opening Ancient Ship, and the army of cultivators numbers in the hundreds of billions."

"The remaining supplies are beyond counting…" Visit audio-novel .c om to enjoy the complete series.

By the shore of the Returning Abyss Sea Region, Eldrin Chen stood in silent contemplation, listening as Ethan Chen reported on the preparations for the grand army.

When Ethan Chen finished speaking, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. His gaze swept over the million ancient vessels filling the Heavenly Vault, and a measure of calm settled within his heart.

To be perfectly honest, given the foundation of the Returning Abyss Sea Region, it should have been fundamentally impossible to assemble such a vast fleet of ancient warships.

The lower-tier ships were one thing, but those Sixth Rank and Primordial Solar ancient vessels were not so easily constructed, for the sheer volume of materials required was truly astronomical.

The nine supreme-grade Immortal Ark [ancient vessels of immense power, forged with immortal-grade materials and formations] were even more astonishing. It must be understood that many of the most powerful top-tier Immortal Sect might not even possess a single supreme-grade immortal-class Treasure Ship.

The Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance originally possessed only two supreme-grade Immortal Ark. The reason they could assemble so many ancient vessels was entirely due to the contributions from the Suwei Sea and the Lingering Sun Blessed Land.

Among them, the Suwei Sea contributed one supreme-grade Immortal Ark, while the Lingering Sun Blessed Land single-handedly contributed six supreme-grade Immortal Ark, plus one damaged World-Opening Ancient Ark [a legendary vessel capable of parting primordial chaos].

Thinking of the World-Opening Ancient Ark, Eldrin Chen felt a slight twitch between his brows.

He took a single step and boarded the World-Opening Ancient Ark, his expression easing slightly.

During the great battle two millennia ago, this Lingering Sun Heavenly Ark had been severely damaged, even losing its combat capability for a time.

Fortunately, the damaged sections were originally substandard parts that the Lingering Sun Blessed Land had used for repairs. Eldrin Chen had patched it up with various captured Immortal Artifact [enchanted objects of immortal grade] and rare materials, investing treasures worth tens of thousands of Immortal Source [a highly concentrated and purified form of immortal energy, essential for high-level crafting and cultivation], and finally managed a rough restoration.

The current Lingering Sun Heavenly Ark now utilized a defensive grand array laid with the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl [a treasure embodying the opposing forces of yin and yang], its defensive power even surpassing its former state by a margin.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen felt slightly reassured and said, "With this ark, even if the situation becomes truly untenable, we can use it to breach enemy formations and tear an opening in their encirclement."

"Indeed."

Exquisite Jiang approached with graceful steps, her ethereal figure rendered even more flawless by the simple white gown she wore.

She came to stand beside Eldrin Chen and asked calmly, "My husband, do you think Thousand Dragon Lake will believe in your stratagem?"

Eldrin Chen fell silent for a long moment before replying, "Whether they believe it or not, this is a step we must ultimately take."

"Once the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect is destroyed, Thousand Dragon Lake will certainly not let us go."

"The only thing we can do is seize every opportunity before that happens to increase our own strength. Only then will we have a chance to survive the Great Tribulation and grasp control of our own Destiny."

Upon hearing this, Exquisite Jiang let out a soft sigh. She then tightly grasped Eldrin Chen's hand and said, "No matter what, I will stand by your side and fight to the very end."

"Mm."

Feeling the warmth of Exquisite Jiang's hand, Eldrin Chen drew her into an embrace. "Do not worry," he reassured her. "I have already divined the situation. The entire Flowing Stream Hundred Seas is now embroiled in fierce battle."

"As the saying goes, 'a single tug moves the whole body.' The Demon Race and the Celestial Prison Clan, facing the Flowing Fire Star Palace and several Human Race Blessed Land [a land blessed with abundant spiritual energy and fortune], will be hard-pressed to spare more than a few Earth Immortal [a powerful immortal whose power is anchored to the earth] to deal with the two of us." Read the full novel exclusively on audio - novel . com.