Chapter 1335 : Clash of Immortals and Formations

"Now!"

The great battle erupted in an instant. The immortals of the Abyssal Sea Region had long been prepared for this moment.

As the Celestial Prison War Halberd descended like a thunderbolt, the Patriarch of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect immediately channeled his power into the Verdant Stream Ancient Sword to block the strike.

Simultaneously, the assembled immortals activated the Four Symbols Immortal-Trapping Formation [a powerful formation that traps immortals using the power of the four celestial beasts], the Three Enclosures Immortal-Burial Formation [a lethal formation designed to bury and annihilate immortal beings], and the Yin-Yang Immortal-Severing Formation [a formation that severs an immortal's connection to the Dao using opposing Yin and Yang forces]. These formations descended, enveloping the battlefield. Working in concert with the Patriarch of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect, they managed to temporarily hold back the Blaze Lord of the Celestial Prison.

"Slay them all!"

Seeing the Blaze Lord of the Celestial Prison thus impeded, the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake could not help but frown slightly.

In the original plan, he and the Blaze Lord of the Celestial Prison were to join forces and besiege Eldrin Chen, aiming to swiftly encircle and eliminate him. Now, with the Blaze Lord of the Celestial Prison blocked from the outset of the battle, a shadow of concern darkened his brow.

"Could it be that this battle will descend into a bitter struggle, ending only in a pyrrhic victory?"

However, now was not the time for such thoughts. The Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake glanced at the several Demon Immortal [a powerful demonic cultivator who has attained immortality] who had already breached the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation [a grand defensive formation based on the constellations of the Zhou Dynasty sky], and immediately issued his command.

"Attack! Leave none alive!" Continue reading this story at audio-novel-dot-com.

As the words fell, the assembled Immortals and the Human Race [the collective of human cultivators] clashed in a fierce and desperate battle.

The combatants on both sides, all at the Earth Immortal [a powerful realm of cultivation where one's spirit merges with the earth] level, quickly found their respective opponents.

Eldrin Chen faced off against the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake, while the Blaze Lord of the Celestial Prison was intercepted by the Formation [a complex arrangement of energy and objects used for defense or attack] and the Patriarch of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect.

The Blazeforge Ancient Ancestor, fighting one against two, engaged in a duel upon the Void [the empty space between realms] against Solara and the Verdant Consort, while the two Earth Immortal—the Grand Frost Ice Drake and the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon—entered a life-and-death struggle with the Two Supreme Elders of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect.

Of the remaining two newly advanced Demon Race Earth Immortal [Earth Immortals belonging to the demonic races], Skywind the Daoist held back one, and the other, grievously wounded, was being relentlessly pressed by the Earth Spring Ancient Ancestor.

Beyond this, Lyra Jiang also launched into a grand duel with Jaxian. The might unleashed by these two Nine Calamities [Earth Immortals who have survived nine heavenly tribulations] Earth Immortal was astonishingly greater than that of many Middle Stage Earth Immortal.

And in the very instant the great battle erupted, Sky Abyss Daoist and the Ancient Ruins Yin Lord finally made their move.

From behind the Demonic Tribe [a coalition of demonic races], the Sky Abyss Dao Lord surged forth. Before the Demonic Tribe could react, he summoned a dazzlingly brilliant Immortal Sword [a sword forged with immortal power] that soared into the sky and cleaved down towards Jaxian with overwhelming force.

That sword strike was like a chasm of heaven itself, carrying the supreme Sword Qi [sword energy] of World Creation [a legendary, world-shaping technique]. It descended as if to split him in two with a single blow.

"Catastrophe!"

At this moment, Jaxian was locked in a grand duel with Lyra Jiang, the two Ninth Tribulation Immortals finding themselves momentarily locked in a stalemate.

The majority of his focus was fixed upon Lyra Jiang, leaving him utterly unprepared for the sudden ambush launched by another Ninth Tribulation Immortal.

In a desperate, hurried motion, he summoned his protective Immortal Treasure [a supreme enchanted artifact wielded by Immortals] to parry, yet found himself completely suppressed by Lyra Jiang's full-force assault.

This Jaxian truly lived up to his reputation as a Ninth Tribulation Immortal [a cultivator who has survived nine heavenly tribulations]. Even while being fully suppressed by Lyra Jiang, and ambushed by another Ninth Tribulation Immortal, he still possessed a sliver of capacity to react.

He was seen forcibly recalling the Heaven's Malignancy Demon Saber, and in that hair's-breadth moment, used this peerless demonic blade to parry a strike from Sky Abyss Daoist.

After blocking this blow, his gaze snapped towards Sky Abyss Daoist, only to see a triumphant smile spreading across the latter's face.

"Disaster!"

In that instant, Jaxian sensed profound peril, but alas, any further reaction was now far too late.

For from a spot not far from him, a blindingly brilliant Sword Qi [a concentrated blade of energy projected from a sword] surged forth. Its terrifying, heaven-piercing edge cleaved through the Void [the fabric of empty space], utterly ignoring his Protective Aegis [a defensive energy barrier]. With a sharp *clang*, it pierced directly into his chest.

"Agh—!"

In the blink of an eye, Jaxian was sent flying back with a cry of agony, tumbling through the air for a great distance before finally steadying himself.

Clutching his chest, he looked toward the depths of the Void with an expression of utter disbelief, only to see Ancient Ruins Yin Lord striding forth from the void, a formless longsword gripped in his hand.

"Ethereal Void Formless Sword, Sky Abyss God-Burial Sword."

"You two... are Sky Abyss Daoist and Ancient Ruins Yin Lord." Jaxian uttered a bitter laugh, his face contorted in pain. In that instant, he instantly recognized the identities of the two assailants.

During that lightning-fast exchange, Lyra Jiang had engaged him head-on, drawing his full attention. The strike from Sky Abyss Daoist was overwhelmingly domineering, akin to a celestial abyss cleaving down upon him, seeking to slay him in a single blow.

Yet, that devastating strike was not the true killing move. The real trump card had come from the Ethereal Void Formless Sword wielded by Ancient Ruins Yin Lord. For more chapters, visit audio-novel.com for the complete novel.

Forged from [a legendary metal born from the primal chaos of the void], this Ethereal Void Formless Sword harnessed Primordial Chaos Void Power. It existed between form and formlessness, capable of severing all things between heaven and earth, ranking among the supreme weapons of slaughter in the world.

Striking last, Ancient Ruins Yin Lord had used this sword to ambush Jaxian, not only piercing through his physical body but also unleashing a terrifying Sword Qi [sword energy] that tore into his Nascent Soul Immortal Embryo [the nascent stage of an immortal's spiritual core].

At this moment, Jaxian could feel it clearly—within myself, a heaven-annihilating, earth-destroying killing intent was continuously erupting, grinding away at his flesh and his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator].

Even his Primordial Spirit was now impaled by the Void-infused Sword Qi. Were it not for his Nine Calamities-tempered Immortal Foundation [the foundational cultivation base of an immortal], he would likely have been utterly extinguished by the sword energy already.

Having sustained such grievous injuries, Jaxian possessed no strength left to continue the battle. If the fight dragged on, he risked being unable to suppress the Sword Qi [a sharp, condensed energy blade] rules within his body, facing the peril of immediate Dao-dissolution and demise on the spot. With this thought, Jaxian instantly transformed into a streak of flowing light, fleeing towards the outside of the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation. Unfortunately, since Sky Abyss Daoist and Ancient Ruins Yin Lord had made their move, they had naturally prepared with ample certainty.

Before Jaxian could fly far, he was ensnared by a net woven from Dao Gold [a legendary metal imbued with Dao principles], its hue blazing, and let out a shrill, agonized scream.

Only then did the onlookers realize that at the breached entrance of the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation, a searing, golden celestial net sealed off all escape.

This golden net was forged from immortal metal Chains and brimmed with Pure Yang Fire [a supreme flame of pure positive energy], clearly a rare and extraordinary World-Opening Treasure [a treasure of immense power capable of shaping worlds].

The Celestial Prison Race [a race born from the world's baleful energies] are incarnations of heaven and earth's Baleful Qi [malignant, destructive energy], and are thus most severely countered by the Pure Yang Heaven net. At this moment, Jaxian was being scorched by agonizing screams, utterly unable to break free for the time being.

Seizing the opportunity, Sky Abyss Daoist, Lyra Jiang, and Ancient Ruins Yin Lord launched their assault. In the span of a single combined strike, they suppressed and slew Jaxian.

With Jaxian slain, Sky Abyss Daoist retrieved the Blazing Sun Celestial Net, then gave a slight, satisfied nod.

This Solar Celestial Net was a Low Grade World Creation Treasure. While its destructive power was not exceptionally overwhelming, it was supremely effective at countering the Celestial Prison Race.

"Young Master!"

Witnessing Jaxian's fall, the Blaze Lord of the Celestial Prison high upon the Firmament [the vault of heaven] immediately revealed a visage of towering rage.

The battle just now was far too sudden. From the moment Jaxian was ambushed to his fall, it was over in the blink of an eye. The three of us joined forces in the attack, expending almost no Mana [the spiritual energy used to power magical arts and techniques].

The interval was far too brief. Even though Blaze Lord of the Celestial Prison was a Late Stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has reached the advanced stage of the Earth Immortal realm, possessing immense power], he actually had no time to offer support!

"You all deserve to die!"

Now, Blaze Lord of the Celestial Prison roared in furious rage. His Celestial Prison War Halberd cleaved through heaven and earth, and he summoned forth his Nine Heavens Flame God Battle Armor [a divine armor imbued with the power of celestial flames] along with several other World-Opening Treasure [legendary artifacts of immense power capable of shaping reality] to strike out, intent on slaying the three of us to avenge Jaxian.

Alas, Patriarch of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect was not so easily dealt with.

Under his command, the Yin-Yang Immortal-Severing Formation [a powerful mystical array that harnesses the opposing forces of Yin and Yang to sever an immortal's connection to their power] unleashed power nearly rivaling a mid-level Earth Immortal. Meanwhile, the Four Symbols Immortal-Trapping Formation [an array based on the four celestial beasts, designed to ensnare immortal beings] and the Three Talents Immortal-Entombing Formation [a tripartite formation that seals away immortals by targeting Heaven, Earth, and Man] each unleashed might comparable to a Third Level Earth Immortal.

Coupled with him wielding the Verdant Stream Ancient Sword in battle, for a time, he actually managed to prevent Blaze Lord of the Celestial Prison from breaking the stalemate quickly. This chapter is part of a larger work available at http://www . audio-novel.com.