Chapter 1319 : The World-Ending Cannons Unleashed

Countless Million Treasure Ship [a legendary vessel of immense size and power] and billions upon billions of Demon Race [a vast and ancient race of monstrous beings] were ceaselessly assailing the grand formation. Frigid Ice Chi Dragon [a primordial dragon of ice and frost], Five-Clawed Golden Dragon [a supreme dragon with five claws, symbolizing imperial power], Blazing Austerity Patriarch [a patriarch whose name evokes scorching severity], and other Earth Immortal Patriarch [patriarchs who have attained the Earth Immortal realm, a high level of cultivation] were also taking turns to strike.

Even Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake [the sovereign ruler of the Thousand Dragon Lake domain] and Blaze Lord of Heaven's Prison [the lord who commands the infernal flames of the celestial prison] had descended into the fray, relentlessly attacking the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect [an ancient and venerable sect] grand formation, seeking to utterly shatter this Formation [a powerful defensive or offensive array constructed using spiritual principles].

"It cannot hold for much longer,"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, yet his gaze was fixed upon a single, majestic ancient vessel.

It was a ship of unimaginable immensity, its entire hull forged from divine metals and sacred timbers. Upon its deck stood three colossal cannons of deepest, darkest hue.

These three titanic cannons were truly Extraordinary [remarkable and peerless], each one spanning a million Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters]. Cast from a mysterious black-gold alloy, they exuded a palpable, terrifying aura of slaughter.

Such World-Ending Cannon [cannons reputed to possess the power to end worlds] were the foundational treasures of Thousand Dragon Lake [a powerful domain ruled by dragons]. The amount of Mysterious Gold [a rare and potent spiritual metal] and precious materials consumed to forge a single one of these behemoths was oceanic in scale.

To craft these three World-Ending Cannon, Thousand Dragon Lake had spent tens of millions of years, exhausting the Mysterious Gold deposits of several dozen Great Thousand World [a term for a major world or realm within the cosmos] to gather the necessary materials—a testament to their priceless nature.

Such monumental expenditure naturally yielded weapons of staggering power. It was said these cannons, revered as World-Ending Cannon, could with a single blast collapse an entire Earth Immortal World [a world anchored and sustained by an Earth Immortal cultivator].

Eldrin Chen had seen it clearly moments before: each thunderous discharge from these three cannons rivaled a full-force strike from a Late Stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator at the pinnacle of the Earth Immortal realm]. The threat they posed to the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect Mountain Protection Formation [the mountain-guarding grand formation of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect] even surpassed that of Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake and Blaze Lord of Heaven's Prison themselves. For the best reading experience, visit audi novel.com.

"World-Opening Ancient Ship [a colossal vessel capable of traversing the void between worlds], World-Ending Cannon [a weapon of immense destructive power capable of shattering continents]."

"Such a colossal cannon, if not destroyed, I fear even the Cosmic Stellar Formation [a grand defensive array that harnesses the power of the stars] would be unable to withstand it."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a flicker of solemnity passing through his eyes.

His mind stirred slightly, and he immediately activated the Polarity Void Mirror [a mystical artifact that conceals one's presence by bending light and energy] to conceal himself, silently darting toward the World-Opening Ancient Ship.

At this moment, both sides were locked in a tense battle, their attention wholly focused on the teetering Mountain Protection Formation [a defensive barrier that draws upon the spiritual veins of a mountain] of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect.

Furthermore, the boundless energy fluctuations from the great clash served to mask his approach. As a result, the two Late Stage Earth Immortal [cultivators who have reached the advanced stage of the Earth Immortal realm, one step below becoming a true celestial] from the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake failed to detect that Eldrin Chen had already drawn near to the World-Opening Ancient Ship.

It was utterly beyond their imagination that anyone would dare to stealthily approach the World-Opening Ancient Ship right under their noses, while they themselves stood upon its deck.

"I am here!"

Soon, Eldrin Chen arrived beside the World-Opening Ancient Ship. At this moment, if he were to launch a sudden assault, he had at least a ninety percent certainty of crippling this vessel with a single, devastating strike.

Yet, Eldrin Chen did not act. Currently, the mountain-protecting Formation [a structured arrangement of energy channels and nodes used for defense, attack, or cultivation] of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect was on the verge of collapse.

The entire reserve of Spiritual Vein [a vein of earth that concentrates and produces spiritual energy], Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy], and Immortal Source [a source of pure, condensed immortal energy] within the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect had been utterly exhausted. Even if he were to strike now and destroy this World-Opening Ancient Ship [a colossal vessel capable of traversing the void between worlds], the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect would still be unable to withstand the combined assault from the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake and the Blaze Lord of Heaven's Prison.

Acting now would inevitably alert the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake and the Blaze Lord of Heaven's Prison, causing him to miss the crucial opportunity to rescue the few surviving Earth Immortal [immortals who have anchored their power to the earth] of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect.

Thus, Eldrin Chen waited, biding his time for the perfect moment to strike.

And wait he did, for a full Sixty-Year Cycle [a complete cycle of sixty years, considered significant in fate and cultivation].

Finally, after that Sixty-Year Cycle, the World-Ending Cannon [a weapon of apocalyptic power] fired a devastating blast. The Mountain Protection Formation [a grand defensive array that shields an entire mountain range], which the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect had maintained for tens of millions of years, could hold no longer. With a cataclysmic roar, it was shattered.

In that single moment, the entire Verdant River Blessed Land [a land blessed with abundant spiritual energy] shook to its foundations. The sprawling Immortal Isles [floating islands imbued with immortal energy], stretching across billions of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], were pierced through. Countless, massive fissures tore across the entire archipelago.

Within the vast Verdant Stream Ancient Sect, over thirty percent of the surviving low-ranking cultivators perished in that single, horrific strike.

"Aaaaah—!"

"You will all pay for this!"

Suddenly, from the heart of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect, a roar of profound and utter anguish erupted, filled with a grief that could shatter the heavens.

In a surge of grief and fury, the Patriarch of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect charged forth, gripping the Sect-Suppressing Supreme Treasure 'Verdant River Ancient Sword' to sweep across all directions, determined to carve a bloody path through the enemy ranks with this single High-Grade World-Opening Treasure [a supreme treasure capable of cleaving open worlds].

In that instant, sword energy engulfed heaven and earth along the Long River. Demon Immortal [a powerful demonic cultivator] blood was spilled, and swarms of demons fell like rain, countless members of the Demon Race perishing beneath that single, devastating strike.

"A mere High-Grade World-Opening Treasure dares to defy the heavens!"

"Is this the final hidden strength of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect?"

From atop the World-Opening Ancient Ship, Blaze Lord of Heaven's Prison thrust forward with his 'Prison Flame War Halberd', intercepting the Patriarch of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect.

Seeing this, the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake let out a cold sneer. He too charged from the ancient vessel, summoning a treasure vase that shimmered with the light of Polarity [the fundamental duality of existence, such as life and death or yin and yang], aiming to block the Patriarch of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect's path of retreat. Continue your cultivation journey at audio-novel[dot]com.

"Now!"

Seizing that precise moment, Eldrin Chen unleashed the Primordial One Energy Grasping Hand [a divine ability to grasp and manipulate the fundamental energies of creation]. With one devastating blow, he tore through the defensive formation of the World-Opening Ancient Ship, grievously wounding its hull.

Then, with a subtle pulse of light from the Polarity Void Mirror, he instantly retrieved all three of the World-Ending Cannon [cataclysmic cannons capable of ending worlds].

Hearing the commotion, the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake was struck with utter astonishment.

He turned to look and realized with a shock that his clan's sole World-Opening Ancient Ship was half-destroyed, and the three priceless World-Ending Cannon had been seized by Eldrin Chen.

"The Thousand Dragon Ancient Ship [a legendary ship forged from the bones of a thousand dragons]!"

"You vile wretch! How dare you!"

Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake cried out in alarm and struck at Eldrin Chen with a blow fueled by bitter hatred, but it was already too late.

They saw Eldrin Chen manifest his Primordial One Energy True Aura [a supreme defensive technique that forms an impenetrable barrier of primordial energy] to block the attack, then surge towards the nearest Earth Immortal [a powerful cultivator who has attained the Earth Immortal realm, a major stage of immortality] from the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect.

"Reinforcements!"

In that fleeting moment, the several Earth Immortal Patriarch of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect exchanged a glance of perfect understanding.

Their eyes flicked to the Polarity Void Mirror hovering above Eldrin Chen's head, and with silent accord, they turned their killing intent upon him.

The nearest was the Second Supreme Elder of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect. In an instant, the two forces converged, catching the forces of Thousand Dragon Lake completely off guard.

Seeing he still had time, Eldrin Chen poured his full power into the Primordial One Energy True Aura, holding back the onslaught as he swiftly fought his way to the side of the Third Supreme Elder of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect.

"Ah, damn it all!"

Watching as Eldrin Chen exchanged blows with two Earth Immortal Patriarch in rapid succession, the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake revealed a look of frantic urgency. He began to recklessly expend his own vitality to fuel his Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power] and launch a furious assault.

Alas, the Primordial One Energy True Aura [a supreme defensive art of profound mystery] proved worthy of its reputation as a peerless Divine Ability. Empowered by Eldrin Chen's Late Stage Earth Immortal-comparable mastery of laws and vast spiritual power, even the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake found it difficult to breach its defenses in a short time.

Furthermore, the two Earth Immortal [powerful cultivators who have ascended to a terrestrial immortal state] from the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect continued to strike, sharing the pressure on Eldrin Chen. For the moment, Eldrin Chen actually managed to stabilize the situation.

"*Clang—*"

In that fleeting, lightning-fast instant, the Patriarch of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect finally seized an opportunity. He used the sect's Sect-Suppressing Supreme Treasure [a supreme artifact that protects a sect's legacy], the 'Verdant River Ancient Sword', to cleave through the encircling foes and converge with Eldrin Chen.

"Fellow Daoist, I beg you, lend your aid and cover the retreat of Disciple Verdant Mystery!"

The Patriarch of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect spoke urgently, simultaneously channeling power into the Verdant River Ancient Sword to hold off the encirclement and assault while pleading with Eldrin Chen to provide cover for Old Path Master Verdant Mystery.

Eldrin Chen understood. Old Path Master Verdant Mystery was an elder of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect who had lived for nearly eight million years, an Eight Tribulations Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations]. He was also the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect's Future [their hope for the future, their destined successor].

Unfortunately, precisely because Old Path Master Verdant Mystery represented the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect's final hope, he had been positioned furthest to the rear for escape, not at the forefront of the battle. Now, he was ironically the farthest from the group.

Regardless of the circumstances, such a top-tier combatant was not something Eldrin Chen could afford to abandon. He immediately surged deeper into the heart of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect, intent on claiming the prize.

However, the Demon Race forces had now rallied. The Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake, the Blaze Lord of Heaven's Prison, the Frigid Ice Chi Dragon, the Blazing Austerity Patriarch, and the five-clawed Golden Dragon Patriarch—all Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to a higher plane of existence, anchoring their power to the earth itself]—joined the fray, their combined might aimed at utterly annihilating the intruders.

Faced with this onslaught from so many powerful foes, even with the aid of three Earth Immortal Patriarch, Eldrin Chen felt the Primordial One Energy True Aura [a supreme defensive technique that manifests an aura of unified primordial energy] shielding him tremble and waver, on the verge of shattering. This chapter appears courtesy of site: audio-novel.com.