Chapter 1330 : The Chasm of Immortal Might

"In my current state, could I contend with the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake?"

Sensing the power within himself, Eldrin Chen pondered silently for a moment before shaking his head.

As the watershed within the ranks of Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and attained immortality], the disparity between Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is anchored to and draws from the earth] cultivators is often immense.

An ordinary First Layer Earth Immortal typically only opens two Threefold Heaven [a foundational cultivation realm]. Even they would need to expend considerable effort to defeat a powerful Six Tribulations Half-Step Earth Immortal.

Those who have reached the Late Stage Earth Immortal level are, at minimum, powerful Earth Immortal who have opened the Fifth Sixfold Heaven. The slightly stronger among them have opened the Seventh Heaven or even the Eighth Heaven.

Such individuals possess the potential of a Celestial Immortal Great Power [a formidable immortal whose power rivals that of celestial beings]. They have cultivated at least two or more World-Opening Foundation [a foundational cultivation achievement that allows one to create or influence worlds], and possess no fewer than two or three Innate World-Opening Treasure [a treasure born with the power to shape worlds] and Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power]. Their combat prowess is not merely dozens of times greater than that of an ordinary early-stage Earth Immortal—it is exponentially so.

By Eldrin Chen's estimation, even if two or three dozen First Layer Earth Immortal of the caliber of the Earth Spring Patriarch were to attack together, they would be utterly insignificant against a Seventh Level Earth Immortal.

Unless a Middle Stage Earth Immortal expert stood at the forefront to bear the brunt of the pressure from a Late Stage Earth Immortal Patriarch, an ordinary First Layer Earth Immortal would likely not last more than a move or two before such a foe.

"Our clash at the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect was brief, but from what I know, the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake once opened a Sixfold Heaven."

"By that reckoning, he should have not only cultivated two World-Opening Foundation, but also possess a combined total of three or four Innate World-Opening Treasure and Divine Ability." Visit audio-novel.com to enjoy the complete series.

Eldrin Chen's heart whispered inwardly, the space between his brows growing ever more solemn and heavy.

An Earth Immortal who had opened a Sixfold Heaven and reached the Seventh Level Earth Immortal realm was, in their former days, at least a Seven Tribulations Immortal or even an Eight Tribulations Immortal—figures who stood among the most supreme talents within the ranks of Immortals.

Even when they first stepped into the First Layer Earth Immortal realm, their combat prowess was already approaching that of a Middle Stage Earth Immortal, let alone now that they had cultivated to the Seventh Level Earth Immortal.

Even though Eldrin Chen had stepped into the Forbidden Domain [a legendary realm of power beyond normal cultivation stages], granting him power permanently anchored within the domain of a Late Stage Earth Immortal, he possessed only a single Mysterious Grade Divine Ability [a supreme-level supernatural technique]. Faced with a genuine Late Stage Earth Immortal, his arsenal of methods was still considerably lacking.

"My power is permanently anchored at the Late Stage Earth Immortal level, but my Divine Abilities and Immortal Treasures [enchanted artifacts of immortal grade] are insufficient, and my spiritual energy reserves are also somewhat thin."

"But at least I have stepped into the Late Stage Earth Immortal domain, granting me the power to fight."

Eldrin Chen's mind continuously simulated the combat strength of both sides, attempting to deduce the outcome of this battle. The more he pondered, the more he realized the profound difficulty it presented.

At this moment, he felt deeply the overwhelming might of his opponent. Had he not stepped into the Forbidden Domain, this battle would likely have held no suspense at all.

Thinking of this, a wave of retrospective fear washed over him. Back then, he had been audacious and reckless, attempting to rescue the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect single-handedly.

Within the confines of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect, if Eldrin Chen's actions had been even a moment slower, his Primordial One Energy True Aura [a divine protective aura of unified primordial energy] would likely have been shattered on the spot, with not a single soul able to escape alive.

Back then, Eldrin Chen had not yet set foot into the Forbidden Domain and did not truly comprehend the formidable power of a Seventh Level Earth Immortal. Had he known, he likely would not have ventured there.

"Hmm—"

Just as Eldrin Chen's thoughts were swirling, a powerful aura suddenly emanated from the adjacent Seclusion Chamber.

Eldrin Chen could clearly sense that the fifth Rule Power Exquisite Jiang had been comprehending had now fully solidified.

Immediately, that rule intertwined and cycled with the other four, ultimately coalescing into a supremely powerful and vast Rule Power.

"The Great Five Elements Limitless Rule."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a flicker of joy lighting his eyes.

He quickly suppressed his wandering thoughts and rose to look towards Exquisite Jiang's Seclusion Chamber. As expected, the heavy doors swung open with a resonant boom, and a woman of peerless grace and beauty, clad in a pristine white gown, stepped forth.

"My husband."

Exquisite Jiang spoke softly, a gentle smile gracing her lips.

Eldrin Chen smiled faintly and promptly took Exquisite Jiang's hand, saying, "My lady, having comprehended the Limitless [a profound and boundless state of existence] rule and stepped into the realm of a Nine Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations], your journey on the Great Path [the ultimate path of cultivation and enlightenment] will surely be smooth sailing from now on."

"It is all thanks to your husband's manifestation of the Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule [the fundamental law governing boundless chaos], otherwise I might not have broken through so swiftly,"

Exquisite Jiang replied with a smile. Having said that, she lifted her gaze towards the battlefield beyond the Returning Abyss Sea Region [a vast and perilous oceanic domain], her eyes flickering as she spoke, "For now, it is time for us to join the fray."

"Very well."

Eldrin Chen nodded. In that instant, he took a single step, departing the Returning Abyss Blessed Land [a sanctuary land within the Returning Abyss] and heading towards the world beyond the Abyss of the Returning Abyss [the deepest chasm within the Returning Abyss region].

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Meanwhile, within the Returning Abyss Sea Region, that brutal and bloody conflict raged on without cease.

Hundreds of Demon Immortal [immortals of the demonic path] from the Demon Race [the collective race of demonic beings], alongside hundreds of Treasure Ship [magical vessels imbued with great power], and an army numbering in the billions and trillions, launched relentless assaults upon the defensive Formation [a structured array of magical energy for defense or attack]. Their onslaughts clashed incessantly against the Cosmic Stellar Formation [a grand formation that harnesses the power of stars and cosmos].

High upon the Heavenly Vault [the celestial firmament above], a formidable force was at work: a full four Early-stage Earth Immortal [immortals at the initial stage of the Earth Immortal realm], one Sixth Level Earth Immortal [an Earth Immortal at the sixth level of power], and two Seventh Level Earth Immortal [Earth Immortals at the formidable seventh level] continuously unleashed their might.

Ordinary Early-stage Earth Immortal and half-step Demon Immortal [demonic beings on the cusp of full immortality] were one matter, but the Earth Immortal [immortals anchored to the earthly realm] of the Returning Abyss Sea Region, with their continuously erupting combat prowess, managed for a time to hold the line against these attacks.

However, the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake and the Blaze Lord of Heaven's Prison proved exceedingly difficult to handle. These two Seventh Level Earth Immortal were far too powerful.

Even with the Patriarch of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect activating the Cosmic Stellar Formation, wielding the Ancient Starry Firmament Bell and the Polarity Immortal-Severing Formation in battle, and even resorting to unleashing the Verdant River Ancient Sword, he could only barely manage to hold back one of them.

The remaining foe, now free to act, relentlessly assailed the Cosmic Stellar Formation, placing an unprecedented strain upon its defenses.

"You cannot hold us back!"

Amidst the fierce clash, a cold, ruthless glint flashed in the eyes of the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake.

With a flick of his sleeve, he summoned an Ancient Azure-Gold Shield to parry the Verdant River Ancient Sword, then channeled his power into the Polarity Treasure Vase. The vase erupted with the Polarity [the fundamental duality of life and death] light, striking the Cosmic Stellar Formation and causing its radiant glow to flicker and tremble violently.

The Blaze Lord of Heaven's Prison struck simultaneously, his Prison Flame War Halberd descending with boundless, crushing force.

"Disaster!"

Witnessing this, the heart of the Patriarch of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect sank like a stone.

He knew all too well that the Returning Abyss Sea Region was not the Verdant River Blessed Land. While it might barely withstand the assault of a single Late Stage Earth Immortal, facing the relentless onslaught of two such powerhouses meant it could not possibly hold for long.

At this thought, his heart sank slightly, growing ever more somber and resolute.

"Hmm—"

Just as the Blaze Lord of Heaven's Prison's full-powered strike was about to land, a Primordial One Great Hand [a supreme divine technique manifesting a colossal, world-covering palm] soared from the void, seizing and suppressing the Prison Flame War Halberd firmly within its grasp.

Witnessing this, the hearts of the assembled immortals lightened with a flicker of hope, and their gazes turned towards the newcomer.

They saw Eldrin Chen striding through the air, arriving with an air of calm authority. With a mere flick of his sleeve, he had firmly restrained the Blaze Lord of Heaven's Prison.

"He truly has emerged from seclusion!"

Seeing Eldrin Chen arrive, the immortals could not help but let out a collective, subtle sigh of relief.

Before they could utter a word, Eldrin Chen spoke, "Leave the Blaze Lord of Heaven's Prison to me. For now, our priority is to hold them off in this battle."

As his words faded, he channeled his various Divine Ability [supernatural powers attained through profound cultivation] and Immortal Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts used by immortals], meeting and countering the Blaze Lord of Heaven's Prison's array of techniques in rapid succession.

"That upstart Eldrin, you've finally shown yourself!"

As Eldrin Chen emerged from his seclusion, before Blaze Lord of Heaven's Prison could utter a word, a voice as cold as ice rang out.

The speaker was none other than Heaven's Prison Child. This peerless immortal spirit of the Celestial Prison Clan had already refined the Path Source [the foundational essence of a cultivator's Dao] of Old Path Master Verdant Mystery and had clearly stepped into the realm of a Nine Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations].

Having become the Celestial Prison Clan Patriarch, he was now the second Nine Tribulations Immortal within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and perilous sea region in the western realms]. Support the author by reading on site: audio-novel.com.