Chapter 1303 : Yutai's Ordeal

Understanding that the power of the Primordial Heaven-Splitting Ark was far beyond what the Heavenly Demon Formation could withstand, he immediately declared, "This Sunset Divine Ark has a fatal flaw. If we combine our strengths through the formation, it should be enough to turn the tide."

As the words fell, Tianyao Hai immediately channeled the boundless power of the formation, materializing a crimson celestial blade that swept forth with a devastating slash.

This crimson blade, known as the Heaven-Slaying Demon Blade (Magic Treasure), was a supreme-grade immortal artifact. Empowered by the formation, its might even brushed against the Earth Immortal realm. With a violent downward slash, it threatened to cleave the Sunset Heavenly Ark (Magic Treasure) in 2.

Yet from the celestial vessel erupted a radiance of yin and yang, coalescing into a barrier of dual-polarity astral qi that deflected the blow. "The Yin-Yang Dual Polarity Pearl!"

The Heavenly Demon Emperor cried out in astonishment as he witnessed the Crimson Sunset Ark unleash its power once more.

With a resounding boom, the Heaven-Devouring Burial Immortal Array shattered in response. "Damn it!"

The Sky Demon King's heart sank. He instantly transformed into a streak of light and fled for his life.

Yet from the horizon shot forth a blinding arc of 5-colored lightning, descending with crushing force. Its overwhelming pressure swept across the sky, striking him with such violence that he coughed blood and was sent flying backward.

"Where do you think you're going?"

With a single strike that grievously wounded the Heavenly Demon King, Eldrin stepped forward with an air of detachment. With a mere flick of his sleeve, he manifested a hand vast enough to blot out the sun and suppress the past.

Meanwhile, Lyra (Person Name), Qing Ji, and Ancestor Kongming joined forces in a coordinated assault, striking simultaneously toward the Heavenly Demon Emperor.

"Hmm..."

But just then, a resonant hum echoed from beyond the heavens and the earth.

The immortals raised their heads and gazed into the distance, where boundless demonic aura roiled across the heavens. 3 100 60-5 demon immortals emerged from the void.

Each of them grasped a massive banner, and with a single shake, they summoned the radiance of the surrounding stars, veiling the entire firmament and sealing off the vast core of the Heavenly Demon Sea.

Just then, Eldrin furrowed his brow slightly and spoke with a trace of gravity: "The Minor Heavenly Star Formation, 3 100 and 60-5 demon immortals, 3 100 and 60-5 celestial star banners. 1000 Dragon Lake truly employs remarkable methods." "Hahaha."

Just then, a long laughter echoed through the void.

But lo, a dozen or so towering figures descended through the skies, sealing all avenues of retreat from every direction. At the forefront stood a handsome man robed in black, while to the left appeared the Violet Thunder Dragon Ancestor, draped in imperial purple velvet robes.

On the right stood a white-robed Daoist, while behind him were 5 powerful Half-Step Earth Immortals.

Aside from these individuals, there were 7 other Half-Step Earth Immortals: the Obsidian Abyssal Fish, the Azure-Scaled Dragon Serpent, the 9-Lives Heavenly Fiend, and the Iron-Armored Alligator Dragon. The remaining 3 all wore white robes, appearing to be descendants of the White-Robed Taoist.

The speaker was none other than the man in black, who remarked with an air of detached calm, "Since you, a mere whelp from the Guixu, are capable of slaying a Half-Step Earth Immortal, it is no dishonor to have you trapped and slain by my Minor Zhou Heaven Star Formation."

Eldrin nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the assembly before he spoke, "You must be the legendary You Tai'ao, ranked 20-eighth on the Western Aether Celestial Leaderboard."

"Indeed."

The man in black nodded, a hint of pride flashing in his eyes.

In the vast expanse of the Firmament Celestial Realm, countless mighty figures roamed, yet among them, a clear hierarchy of power naturally existed.

Thus, the various blessed lands and cave heavens joined forces to compile a series of rankings, which were divided into multiple lists such as the Celestial Spirits Ranking, the Heaven-Opening Ranking, the Great Powers Ranking, the Cave Heavens Ranking, and the Blessed Lands Ranking.

Among them, the Hidden Realm Ranking and the Great Power Ranking were both exceedingly prestigious, reserved only for blessed lands and Celestial Immortal Great Powers to be listed.

As far as Eldrin knew, the Western Qi Grotto-Heaven ranked 50-first on the Grotto-Heaven Leaderboard, while the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven held the 70-third position among the Grotto-Heavens of the Vast Azure Immortal Domain.

The Heaven Sundering List was selected from the forces across the entire Vast Azure Immortal Domain, with only 3,000 slots available. Each individual on the list was a top-tier Earth Immortal Patriarch, and only those at least at the late Earth Immortal stage stood a chance of being included.

It is said that Divine Lord Yexu (Person Name) ranks 30-seventh on the Primordial Ascension Ranking, while the master of the Western Abyss Dragon Palace holds the 30-fifth position on the same ranking.

In comparison to such rankings, the Immortal Spirit List was compiled solely by the various blessed lands of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, recording only the prodigies within this realm. Yet its prestige remained exceptionally formidable.

Generally speaking, only those with the strength of at least a 7 Calamity Immortal could be listed on the Celestial Ranking. For Youtai'ao to be ranked 20-eighth on the Celestial Ranking was indeed an achievement worthy of pride.

Moreover, should he advance further and forge the foundation of a 9-Tribulation Immortal, he would be qualified to rank among the top 5 on the Celestial Leaderboard—perhaps even contend for the first position. Such is the awe-inspiring nature of this level of innate talent.

At this thought, Eldrin nodded and turned his gaze to the remaining individuals. "I presume these must be the 5 Elements Heavenly Dragon and the Ancestral Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon."

"Along with this 1..."

Eldrin’s gaze fell upon the white-robed Taoist, who nodded and said, “Very well, I shall grant you the clarity of knowing your end. I am the master of the White Nether Blessed Land.”

Hearing his reply, Eldrin nodded slightly. The White Nether Blessed Land was 1 of the demonic blessed lands within the Flowing Rivers and 100 Seas. He had assumed it had long sealed its mountains to evade the tribulation, yet unexpectedly, it too had entered the calamity.

At this thought, Eldrin nodded slightly and said, "4 full Earth Immortal level combatants. You must have schemed for a long time to orchestrate this, truly determined to end me here."

"So it is."

Youtao Ao nodded, his eyes gleaming with intensity as he said, "It seems you are not afraid."

"Fear only serves to make 1 weak."

Eldrin (Person Name) spoke with detached calm, his voice carrying an undercurrent of frost. "Little do you know... I too have long coveted the Origin of your Dao."

As the words faded, the void trembled slightly as several dazzling figures emerged from its depths.

The assembled immortals looked up to see the 3 celestial maidens—Solar, Stellar, and Lunar—descending through the skies, while Daoist Tianfeng alighted from the highest heavens. Chen Qiyuan and Kael (Person Name) strode forth in measured steps.

"Indeed, it was all but a scheme."

The Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon Ancestor’s gaze chilled faintly, yet he still remarked coldly, "Even if you mobilize every last 1 of your forces, it still won’t be enough!"

"What if you add us into the equation?"

Yet at that moment, an indifferent voice echoed from the endless void. As space tore open, 7 more figures strode forth.

The Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon Ancestor took a glance, his pupils slightly contracting as he spoke, "The Profound Divinity, Earthspring Ancestor!"

Yet among those 7 figures, 5 were Half-Step Earth Immortals, while the remaining 2 were genuine Earth Immortal Patriarchs. 1 was the Celestial Race’s Earth Immortal—Tai Xuan Shen Ling (Deity Spirit), and the other was Di Quan Lao Zu (Earth Spring Patriarch).

These individuals were all close friends of the group; the former was the Dao Companion of Sister Yueji, while the latter was a wandering immortal ancestor of the human race from the Western Aether Divine Abyss Sea, who had shared a bond with Sister Riji for over a million years.

"You..."

A faint tremor crossed Youtai'ao’s expression as he abruptly sensed something amiss. He immediately fixed his gaze on Eldrin and said, "With so many powerful experts, you certainly couldn’t have come merely for the Sky Demon Sea."

"Your true objective from the very beginning was to target this venerable 1!" "Only realizing it now?"

Eldrin spoke with an air of detachment. With a flick of his sleeve, he pressed a palm downward, and the sky-obscuring Primordial Chaos Qi Grasping Hand descended to suppress its target.

Thus, a great battle that shook the Flowing Rivers and 100 Seas erupted.

This was a rare grand battle, with both sides deploying a full 8 Earth Immortal-level combatants, determined to fight to the death from the very start.

Eldrin faced You Tai'ao, while Riji confronted the Ancestral Violet Thunderclap Dragon. The Divine Spirit of Taixuan engaged the White Nether Patriarch, and Patriarch Earthspring single-handedly battled the 5-Element Celestial Dragons.

The remaining quasi-Earth Immortals clashed fiercely, while the countless war vessels of the 100-million-strong armies entangled in a maelstrom of annihilation.