Chapter 1281 : Sunset Path's Fall

The Setting Sun Patriarch was grievously wounded by the might of the Celestial Departure Twin Swords. His physical form was pierced clean through by the blades on the spot, sustaining what could be considered a mortal injury.

Upon his wounds, the powers of Profound Abyss True Water and Pure Yang Celestial Flame intertwined, ceaselessly ravaging his immortal body.

If it were an existence that had cultivated the Primordial Chaos True Body, it might have been able to withstand it for a moment or 2.

However, Patriarch Crimson Sun had used the laws to cleave the heavens, and his physical body was his fatal weakness. Now, after being critically wounded by a single strike, he had to mobilize 70% of his magic power and the laws to suppress his injuries. Otherwise, he would be utterly annihilated in an instant.

It could be said that with only 30 percent of his power remaining, Patriarch Setting Sun could barely wield the Heaven-Cleaving Treasure, making it utterly impossible for him to be a match for Eldrin (Person Name).

Patriarch.

As the setting sun fell upon the heavily wounded Patriarch Setting Sun, all the immortals of the Sunset Abyss wore expressions of utter despair.

The Daoist of the Setting Sun let out a furious roar, pushing the Solar Corona Heavenly Wheel and several supreme-grade immortal treasures to their limits. His second primordial spirit, the Crimson Dragon Avatar, brandished the Crimson Dragon Sky-Piercing Halberd in a devastating downward sweep, striving to forcibly shatter the deadlock.

Yet even so, it was nearly impossible to reverse the tide of battle.

At that moment, Qing Ji and Skywind Daoist freed their hands to join the fray. Working in tandem with Lyra (Person Name), they launched a combined assault on their foe. In little more than a dozen exchanges, they had completely annihilated the Crimson Dragon Avatar.

Seizing the opening, Riji channeled her power into the Setting Sun Heavenly Wheel, soaring skyward to deliver a devastating blow that shattered Xieyang Laozu's physical form.

In his haste, the Oblique Sun Elder’s Nascent Soul Immortal Embryo flew out, desperate to escape certain doom—but it was already too late.

Seizing the moment, Lyra activated her colorless divine light to capture his immortal embryo, whereupon the Hexahedral Cauldron of All Realms descended with a thunderous roar, drawing him into the great vessel.

In less than the span of an hour, the soul of Elder Oblique Sun had been completely refined.

The fall of Can Yangzi and Xie Yang, both half-step Earth Immortals, left no further doubt about the outcome of this battle.

The 6 quasi-Earth Immortals—Sun Princess, Star Princess, Moon Princess, Lyra (Person Name), Azure Princess, and Sky Breeze Daoist—freed their combat strength to jointly assist Eldrin (Person Name) in assaulting the Setting Sun Patriarch.

Such earth-shattering combat prowess would have been utterly unbeatable even if Patriarch Dying Sun were at his peak condition, let alone now when he was severely wounded.

Amidst the relentless siege, Eldrin finally seized the opportunity to unleash the Heaven-Sundering Twin Swords, completely obliterating the Crimson Sun Patriarch’s primordial spirit.

"Boom…"

In an instant, heaven and earth quaked as the void trembled violently.

An Earth Immortal Patriarch who had once parted the heavens and shaped the earth entered nirvana, his primordial spirit and physical form wholly dissolving into the Dao. Boundless streams of immortal light, woven from the fabric of cosmic order, flooded the expanse between heaven and earth.

Only a single Dao Origin, several Creation Treasures, and supreme-grade immortal treasures remained. "Suppress the treasures!"

As Eldrin (Person Name) spoke, he immediately activated the Primordial Chaos Grasp, suppressing the Crimson Sun Heavenly Wheel and the Source of Dao (Dao Source).

Then, with a sweep of his sleeve, he harnessed his boundless magic power to seize the Remnant Heaven Ancient Realm, firmly binding it within the Sea of Returning Abyss.

This Shattered Heaven Ancient Realm was the foundation of the Setting Sun Elder, with 4 celestial pillars supporting the heavens within. It housed countless rare treasures, making it a perfect hidden realm to serve as a foundational treasury.

Alas, in this battle, Eldrin had fought with all his might, shattering the Remnant Heaven Realm. It seemed it would not be long before it collapsed completely.

Just as Eldrin seized the Setting Sun Heavenly Wheel and the Remnant Heaven Ancient Realm, Lyra and the others seized the opportunity to gather the various treasures.

That day, Ji seized the Crimson Sun Heaven-Suppressing Tower in 1 swift motion, while Lyra (Person Name) took possession of the Red Dragon World-Anchoring Cauldron.

The remaining members, including Qing Ji, firmly suppressed several supreme-grade immortal treasures before turning their attention to slaughtering the trapped Immortal Monarch and Divine Sovereign within the formation.

Once these final 6 Half-Step Earth Immortals were slain, the remaining immortals of the Setting Sun Sea were but duckweeds after autumn’s frost—utterly devoid of any chance to turn the tide of battle.

The immortals now had their hands free to strike and kill. Aside from a dozen or so Setting Sun Sea immortals who had not entered the formation, all the remaining Setting Sun Blessed Land immortals met their tribulation in this battle. "Victory is ours!"

This battle ended in a resounding victory, and all the immortals breathed a heavy sigh of relief.

In a single battle, they annihilated all the immortals of the Setting Sun Blessed Land—a victory unprecedented in scale. Yet, the immortals of the Return to Ruins Sea also suffered grievous wounds.

Eldrin surveyed his surroundings and realized that all 50-1 immortals who had joined the battle now bore injuries, with most wounds being quite severe. There were as many as 7 Tribulation-Takers among them.

In addition, the physical bodies of Xuanwu Patriarch (Person Name), Lihuang (Person Name), Glazed Palace Master (Person Name), Kunxuan Taoist (Person Name), Star Palace Master (Person Name), and other Earth Immortals had been destroyed, their injuries so severe they teetered on the brink of death.

"Black Tortoise, Phoenix of Departure, Palace Master of Glazed Jade..."

After feeding the Immortal Elixir to the injured men for healing, Eldrin also mended their wounds using the Laws of Life. A long while later, he could not help but let out a soft sigh.

The group of them had been grievously wounded by the supreme-grade immortal treasure, their injuries so severe they teetered on the brink of death. Each had suffered damage to their immortal fetuses and primordial spirits.

Such severe injuries, even with Eldrin (Person Name) aiding their recovery through the power of life's rules, would inevitably leave fatal weaknesses in their foundation, likely hindering any further advancement in the future.

At this thought, Eldrin sighed and said, "Your injuries are far too severe. To fully recover, I'm afraid you'll have to undergo reincarnation."

"This..."

Upon hearing this, the few of them couldn't help but reveal bitter smiles.

Reincarnation and starting cultivation anew is by no means an easy feat. For immortals like them, rebirth would inevitably subject them to the Mystery of the Womb.

Unless 1 were to cultivate anew to their current realm, it would be impossible to regain the memories of this life.

Yet, to cultivate anew and attain immortality is surely no easy feat.

At this thought, Li Huang couldn't help but ask, "Might I ask, Master, are there other methods?"

"You are somewhat easier to handle." Eldrin's gaze flickered slightly before he continued, "Your primordial spirit can be anchored to the Fire Phoenix Parasol Tree of the Spiritual Root, drawing upon its power to gradually recover."

"The rest of you..."

Eldrin’s words paused briefly before he continued, "As for your injuries, I have no effective remedy to offer."

At this point, Eldrin also let out a soft sigh.

Their physical bodies were destroyed, and their Primordial Spirit Immortal Embryos were tainted by the slaughter principles of the supreme-grade immortal treasure. Cleansing this corruption would be nigh impossible.

With Eldrin's current level of power, he might be capable of eradicating such rule-based energy. Yet accomplishing this without harming everyone's primordial souls would be an impossible feat.

"Very well. Since that is the case, I shall take a journey through the cycle of reincarnation."

The Palace Lord of Liuli and the Hall Master of the Celestial Dome exchanged bitter smiles, their expressions tinged with helplessness. Yet, the Profound Tortoise Ancestor’s eyes flickered with a trace of contemplation as he murmured thoughtfully, "As 1 born of the Profound Tortoise lineage, if I could obtain a stalk of the Post-Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) — the Great Tideshadow Tree of the Northern Seas — might it aid this old man in his recovery?"

Hearing this, Eldrin was momentarily taken aback, a flicker of surprise crossing his gaze. After a brief contemplative silence, he nodded and said, "The Great Treenorth Sea, also known as the Ancient Black Tortoise Tree, is said to be the companion spiritual root of the divine Black Tortoise. Naturally, it can aid your nirvana rebirth."

"However, such spiritual roots are exceedingly rare. Could it be that you possess 1 of this caliber?"

"Not at all."

The Black Tortoise Patriarch shook his head before speaking once more, "Though I do not possess this tree, our Black Tortoise lineage possesses the ability to sense the distant aura of the Great Tidal Cudrania within the Northern Sea."

"If my speculations are correct, there should be an Ancient Black Tortoise Tree within the Sky Demon Sea."

Chapter 1: The Awakening In the depths of the Cloudmist Mountains, a youth clothed in azure robes sat cross-legged upon a moss-covered stone. Spiritual energy swirled around him like visible mist, coalescing into shimmering patterns before being drawn into his body through rhythmic breathing. "Still stuck at the third level of Qi Refinement," Lin Feng murmured, his brow furrowed in frustration. He had been cultivating the "Primordial Chaos Art" for 3 years, yet progress remained agonizingly slow. Opening his eyes, they flashed with determination that belied his 16 years. Suddenly, the ancient jade pendant at his chest—a family heirloom passed down through generations—began to glow with ethereal light. Strange symbols emerged from its surface, swirling through the air before converging into his forehead. A searing pain shot through his meridians, followed by an explosion of cosmic knowledge within his consciousness. Vast starfields unfolded before his mind's eye, celestial bodies dancing in infinite patterns. The "Primordial Chaos Art" he had struggled with for so long suddenly revealed its true nature—the "Cosmic Genesis Scripture." "Master, are you well?" A clear voice interrupted his revelation. Before him stood Su Lingxian, her white robes fluttering in the mountain breeze. At 14, she already possessed peerless beauty that could captivate nations, her eyes holding wisdom beyond her years. Lin Feng steadied his breathing. "Just a minor breakthrough in cultivation." Su Lingxian's eyes widened slightly. "Your spiritual pressure... it feels different somehow. More profound." He smiled faintly, choosing not to reveal the jade pendant's secret. "The path of cultivation is full of mysteries." As twilight descended, casting long shadows across the training grounds, Lin Feng returned to his modest dwelling. The wooden structure stood at the mountain's edge, overlooking endless peaks shrouded in mist. Sitting on his meditation mat, he examined the jade pendant. The symbols had faded, leaving no trace of their earlier brilliance. Yet his spiritual sea now contained complete knowledge of the Cosmic Genesis Scripture—a heaven-defying cultivation method that could potentially reach the legendary Eternal Realm. According to the scripture's introduction, cultivators of this art could eventually create their own cosmic systems, becoming true rulers of time and space. But such power came with corresponding risks—each breakthrough would attract devastating heavenly tribulations that could erase 1's existence entirely. "Foundation Establishment Realm..." Lin Feng whispered. According to the scripture, he needed to gather several precious materials: 1,200-year-old Blue Profound Grass, Dragonblood Crystal, and Phoenix Feather Marrow. Any 1 of these items would cost over 50,000 spirit stones on the market—an astronomical sum for an outer sect disciple like himself. Knock. Knock. The door opened to reveal Elder Ming Zhen, his expression grave. "Lin Feng, the sect competition is in 3 months. As an outer sect disciple, you must reach at least the fifth level of Qi Refinement to qualify." Lin Feng bowed respectfully. "This disciple understands." After the elder left, Lin Feng's gaze turned resolute. He had to find a way to obtain the resources needed for his cultivation. The upcoming mission to the Fallen Star Forest might provide an opportunity. That night, beneath the cold moonlight, Lin Feng began his first proper cultivation session with the Cosmic Genesis Scripture. Silver starlight gathered around him, forming constellations that pulsed with ancient power. His previously sluggish spiritual energy now flowed like a mighty river, washing through his meridians with unprecedented force. When dawn broke, Lin Feng opened his eyes, exhaling a stream of turbid air. To his astonishment, he had directly broken through to the fourth level of Qi Refinement overnight. The jade pendant around his neck warmed slightly, as if acknowledging his progress. Lin Feng clenched his fists, sensing the vast possibilities unfolding before him. The path to immortality was long and treacherous, but for the first time, he truly believed he could walk it to its end.