Chapter 1277 : Confrontation at the Celestial Sand Sea

The Immortal Treasures [enchanted artifacts of immense power] of the Earthly Fiend Confinement Formation, drawing upon the combined might of seventy-two Immortal [beings who have ascended to a higher state of existence], unleashed a Nine Nether Profound Fiend Power [a profound and malevolent power drawn from the deepest nether realms] of such staggering intensity that even the gathered Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators on the very cusp of attaining Earth Immortal status] present, wielding their World-Opening Treasure [legendary treasures capable of shaping reality itself], found it exceedingly difficult to breach such a World-Startling Immortal Formation [a formation of such power it could shake the very foundations of the world].

Not only that, as the immortals of the Setting Sun Blessed Land [a sacred realm bathed in the light of the setting sun] continuously channeled the Formation [a complex array of power designed for specific effects], its enveloping energy field began to relentlessly constrict, compressing the space in which the besieged forces could maneuver.

The allied immortals were forced into a steady retreat, and before they realized it, they found themselves trapped within the confines of the Celestial Sand Sea Region [a vast, desolate expanse resembling a sea of celestial sand].

Behind them lay the locations of the Three Enclosures [a defensive formation based on three celestial enclosures], the Yin-Yang [the fundamental principle of complementary opposites, often harnessed in cultivation arts], and the Four Symbols Immortal Islands [four islands representing the celestial guardians of the four directions]. If they retreated any further, they would lose these four core Immortal Island [islands imbued with immortal energy and significance], forfeiting their final bastions of support.

"We can retreat no further."

Seeing that their backs were literally against the wall, Solara gritted her teeth and declared. She summoned forth her Great Solar Celestial Wheel [a divine wheel embodying the power of the supreme sun], ready to fight to the death.

Duskfall Ancient Ancestor merely let out a cold sneer. With a flick of his sleeve, his Lifebound Supreme Treasure [a treasure intimately bound to a cultivator's life force and cultivation], the Duskfall Heaven-Suppressing Pagoda [a pagoda capable of suppressing the very heavens with the weight of dusk], descended to suppress them. Empowered by World-Opening Power [a primordial force used in the creation of worlds], it actually managed to dim the radiant light of the Great Solar Celestial Wheel.

"*Clang!*"

Another bell-like resonance echoed as the Ancient Bell of the Starry Cosmos [an ancient bell containing the power of the starry firmament] descended like a falling star to press down upon them. "A mere handful of Half-Step Earth Immortal, with three World-Opening Treasure, dare to think they can overthrow a true Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is rooted in the very essence of the earth]?"

But then his words halted abruptly, his expression turning solemn and severe as he rose to his full height.

In this moment, Duskfall Ancient Ancestor strode forward. Clad in a crimson-gold Supreme imperial robe and crown, grasping the ancient tower that governed World Creation [the primordial act of forming the cosmos], he resembled a Progenitor Deity patrolling the heavens, intent on suppressing all Heaven Immortal [a celestial immortal who has ascended to the heavenly realm] and demons.

"Do you not know that I am the Progenitor of World Creation, the very Deity who forged this world?"

As his words fell, Duskfall Ancient Ancestor flicked his sleeve, manifesting a hand vast enough to blot out the sky and sun, pressing down to suppress all beneath it.

Instantly, heaven and earth trembled. Boundless shockwaves swept across the firmament, their majestic power shattering everything in their path, sending the Ancient Bell of the Starry Cosmos [a primordial artifact forged from the essence of the starry heavens] hurtling away.

"*Cough*"

Skywind the Daoist was sent reeling, blood spraying from his mouth, his injuries growing ever more grievous.

Yet this physical pain was but a trifling matter compared to the despair now consuming his heart.

In that fleeting moment, a heavy silence fell upon the assembled immortals, a tide of utter despair flooding the Abyssal Sea Region.

And it was precisely at this juncture that the seventy-two Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality through cultivation] maintaining the Earthly Fiend Immortal-Trapping Formation [a grand formation designed to trap and suppress even celestial immortals], along with the formation itself, fully entered the depths of the Celestial Sand Sea Region.

"Now!" "Boom!"

In that fleeting Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time from Buddhist cosmology, less than a second], the radiance between heaven and earth trembled violently.

Within the Celestial Sand Sea Region [a vast, mystical desert region in the heavens], three Immortal Island [floating islands inhabited by immortals]—Supreme Subtlety, Purple Tenuity, and Celestial Market—suddenly erupted with world-shaking immortal light.

Three dazzlingly brilliant and wondrous pearls soared into the sky, enveloping and shrouding the entire Celestial Sand Sea Region, even trapping the Earthly Fiend Immortal-Trapping Formation [a powerful formation designed to capture and suppress immortals] within it.

"The Three Enclosures Grand Formation [a celestial formation based on the three ancient Chinese star enclosures] and the Triad Wonder Pearls [three legendary pearls of immense power]?"

The immortals of the Setting Sun Sea [a sea region where the sun appears to set], witnessing this scene, could not help but reveal looks of alarm.

Some Immortal [a being who has achieved immortality through cultivation] recognized the origins of this Formation [a structured arrangement of energy and power for defense or attack] and the Triad Wonder Pearls. They could sense that under the suppression of this formation, the Earthly Fiend Immortal-Trapping Formation was cut off from the source of heaven and earth's spiritual energy, its power reduced by more than thirty percent.

"Do not panic."

The moment he perceived the Three Enclosures Grand Formation, the Duskfall Ancient Ancestor [an ancient and powerful cultivator associated with the setting sun] revealed a trace of solemnity on his face.

He raised his head to look towards the Firmament [the vault of heaven, the sky], where he saw a figure in snow-white robes, as if prepared long ago, striding through the void. Behind this figure was the severely damaged Dusk Sun Celestial Ark [a celestial ship or vessel of great power].

The Dusk Sun Celestial Ark had been locked in fierce combat for over six hundred years, its internal energy reserves long since depleted. Faced with Eldrin Chen's surprise attack, it was grievously wounded in the span of a single clash.

Eldrin Chen paid no further heed to the heavily damaged Dusk Sun Celestial Ark. Its combat power was now negligible; the Crimson Dragon and Tengshe, two high-grade Ancient Vessels, were more than sufficient to finish it off.

His three-thousand strands of hair flowed loosely over his shoulders as he arrived, clad in a White Robe and bearing his sword. He gazed calmly at Duskfall Ancient Ancestor and spoke. "I am Eldrin, the Abyss. I have come to invite you to face your tribulation."

"Hahahaha!"

In response to Eldrin Chen's invitation, Duskfall Ancient Ancestor let out a roar of wild laughter.

After his great mirth subsided, his expression abruptly turned severe, his voice cold and boundless. "Do you know who I am?" Support the author by reading on audio–novel.com.

"I am the Creator of the Duskfall Great World, a Divine Spirit born of World Creation [the act of forging a new world or realm]. To think you, a mere, feeble Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality], would dare to demand my tribulation?" "Let this old man witness what means you possess."

As his words fell, Duskfall Ancient Ancestor took a sudden, forceful step forward, already unleashing his World-Opening Divine Ability, the Duskfall Moon-Veiling Hand.

Eldrin Chen took a subtle step, his movement a blur. With a single palm strike cleaving downward, his Primordial Chaos Qi Grasping Hand transformed into the 'Primordial Chaos Qi Heaven-Opening Palm' and descended with world-sundering force.

In a single Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time from Buddhist cosmology, less than a second], two peerless Divine Ability collided. As they clashed and intertwined, boundless currents of energy surged forth, and Rule Power exploded in their wake, unleashing an infinite shockwave that swept across hundreds of millions of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] of mountains and rivers. The very Earthly Fiend Immortal-Trapping Formation trembled and shook from the violent reverberations.

At this moment, all the Immortals present revealed looks of awe and fear. This was merely a probing exchange between the two combatants, yet it resembled a duel between two world-forging deities of World Creation.

Even a Nine Heavens Celestial Spirit, should it draw too close, would be grievously wounded by the residual shockwaves, its Immortal Physique shattered by the terrifying power of the Heaven-Opening Rule.

"A strike comparable to that of a Seven Tribulations Immortal!"

After just that brief, fleeting exchange, Duskfall Ancient Ancestor perceived the extraordinary nature of Eldrin Chen.

His heart stirred with a flicker of alarm. He fixed a deep, penetrating gaze upon Eldrin Chen, his expression growing increasingly solemn as he declared, "To simultaneously command three distinct Rule Power... you truly are a troublesome existence."

"If allowed to grow, you would surely become the Great Tribulation of my Setting Sun Blessed Land. Today, regardless of the cost, this old man will not permit you to leave here alive."

As his words fell, Duskfall Ancient Ancestor struck once more. The majestic Duskfall Heaven-Suppressing Pagoda descended, its immense pressure bearing down to suppress all.

Seeing this, Solara prepared to activate the Great Solar Celestial Wheel to lend aid. However, Eldrin Chen stopped her, saying, "I can handle him alone. You must first break the formation, then come to assist me!"

"Cauldron, come forth!"

As his words fell, Eldrin Chen let out a resounding shout.

With a deafening roar that split the heavens, the Black Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron in Lyra Jiang's hand soared into the sky and landed firmly in Eldrin Chen's grasp.

Then, the cauldron descended with boundless divine might, actually causing the Duskfall Heaven-Suppressing Pagoda to shudder slightly. "What a formidable Black Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron!"

Duskfall Ancient Ancestor was inwardly startled, yet a flash of greedy delight crossed his mind.

This Dragon's Might Black Gold Cauldron was merely a Low Grade World Creation Treasure, yet its power already surpassed his own Lifebound Supreme Treasure, the Duskfall Heaven-Suppressing Pagoda. This revealed the profound strength inherent in this treasure.

Thinking this, his desire for the Black Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron grew even more fervent. He immediately channeled his power, urging the Duskfall Celestial Wheel to press down with overwhelming force.

As the two of them clashed, the remaining combatants had already joined the fray.

The seventy-two Immortals of the Setting Sun Blessed Land activated the Earth Fiend Grand Formation, forcing the Immortals of the Abyssal Sea Region into a steady retreat.

However, in the battles at the Half-Step Earth Immortal level, they held absolute superiority. Solara, Stella, Skywind the Daoist, Lyra Jiang, and Verdant Consort all possessed combat prowess at the Half-Step Earth Immortal tier.

The Setting Sun Sea, in contrast, had only two combatants of Half-Step Earth Immortal caliber: one was the Setting Sun Ancient Ancestor, and the other was Duskfall Scion.

Duskfall Scion [a title for a powerful cultivator], having cultivated arduously for over two million years, broke through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal [a realm just below the full Earth Immortal stage] three millennia ago. Although he possesses the Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest quality within the Immortal grade] known as the Myriad Miles Duskfall Pearl, his strength is considered the most feeble among the Earth Immortal [a powerful immortal realm where cultivators become one with the earth's essence].

Setting Sun Ancient Ancestor [an ancient and powerful progenitor] possesses formidable power. He wields five Supreme Grade Immortal Treasures [treasures of the highest quality within the Immortal grade] and commands an avatar of a True Dragon [a legendary, supreme dragon species] that has reached the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a realm just below the full Earth Immortal stage]. His might ranks among the very pinnacle of Six Tribulation Half-Step Earth Immortals [Half-Step Earth Immortals who have survived six heavenly tribulations]. Dive deeper into the Dao at audio . novel . com.