Chapter 1446 : Flight Through the Void

"Go—"

Seeing the Treasure Ship [a large vessel used for transport and combat by cultivators] had been grievously wounded, Eldrin Chen did not hesitate for a moment. In an instant, he withdrew his companions into the Yin-Yang Void Realm [a spatial treasure capable of storing living beings] and then flew deep into the Void [a state of emptiness or non-being, often a realm or concept in cultivation] at the boundary where Yin-Yang [the dual forces of dark/passive and light/active energy] intersected.

Almost simultaneously, powerhouses at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm] such as Zixuan the Daoist, Broken Cauldron True Lord, and the Beautiful Female Immortal all charged forward.

Close behind them, several dozen Earth Immortal [cultivators who have ascended to a terrestrial immortal state] rushed out as well, leaving only over a thousand Immortal [the basic immortal realm cultivators] behind, desperately trying to keep up.

Eldrin Chen activated the Five-Colored Aurora Escape [a supreme movement technique manifesting as a five-colored light], his flight speed surpassing even those at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection by half a measure. He quickly broke through the encirclement of the countless Yin Crow Fire Crow [demonic crows imbued with Yin and fire attributes].

He glanced back and saw that many Immortal had already been swallowed by the endless tide of Yin Crow Fire Crow. Only a rare few Immortal with extraordinary means had temporarily escaped the peril.

Among the several dozen Earth Immortal Progenitor [venerated Earth Immortal ancestors], seven or eight had also been engulfed by the innumerable Fire Crow [fire-attribute demon crows]. Before such a boundless horde of Yin Crow [Yin-attribute demon crows], even Earth Immortal Progenitor seemed insignificant.

A single existence at the Middle Stage Earth Immortal [the middle phase of the Earth Immortal realm], fighting to the death, could at most slay a few dozen Fire Crow before being overwhelmed and consumed by the endless swarm, with no chance for a second strike.

In comparison, the fallen Fire Crow were less than a single hair from nine oxen—utterly insignificant—when measured against the hundreds of thousands strong flock.

"Who exactly is that Yin Crow Ancient Fiend, to be so viciously cruel?" Original English translation available at audio-novel*com.

Witnessing this scene, Eldrin Chen's eyes grew heavy with solemnity, and a chill ran through his heart as he spoke.

Generally speaking, when a group is led by an Earth Immortal Great Perfection cultivator through the Myriad Crows Forbidden Zone, it is exceedingly rare for casualties to be severe. The vast majority of Immortal cultivators who perish do so within the Nether Abyss Purgatory Sea, falling to the hands of Demonic Cultivator.

Who could have foreseen that this sudden calamity would claim over half of the thousand-odd Immortal cultivators before they even had a chance to set foot in the Nether Abyss Purgatory Sea?

"The Myriad Crows Forbidden Zone is truly this perilous," he mused inwardly. "It seems in the future, unless absolutely necessary, one must not venture deep into it recklessly."

While silently conversing with Lyra Jiang and the others, Eldrin Chen transformed into a streak of Five-Colored Aurora and flew swiftly along the boundary between the Yin-Yang [the opposing forces of darkness and light] realms.

His Five-Colored Aurora Escape truly lived up to its reputation as a Mystic-Grade Evasion Divine Ability. Among the gathered Earth Immortal cultivators present, aside from the vanished Yin Crow Daoist, only Zixuan the Daoist could match his flight speed; all others lagged noticeably behind.

Many Earth Immortal cultivators, seeing his astonishing speed, couldn't help but feel surprised. Zixuan the Daoist finally spoke up, "You have concealed your true power, esteemed one. May I ask which exalted personage you are?"

"A mere idle and obscure immortal, not worth mentioning," Eldrin Chen replied indifferently.

He continued on his way, once more becoming a streak of Five-Colored Aurora.

Yet, in that very instant, a sudden, piercing cold erupted at the center of Eldrin Chen's brow.

"Beware, it is the Yin Crow Ancient Fiend [a malevolent entity associated with crows and shadow]!"

In that very instant, Zixuan the Daoist cried out a warning.

In a flash, a blindingly radiant black crow descended, its form wreathed in boundless Karmic Malignancy [a corrupting energy born of profound sin and negative fate] as it surged towards Eldrin Chen.

"Hmph—"

Without a moment's hesitation, Eldrin Chen struck. He pushed his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique said to be as unyielding as the primal chaos] to its absolute limit. In the space between breaths, he gripped the 'Counter-Scale Dragon-Slaying Sword' and cleaved the air with devastating force.

This Counter-Scale Dragon-Slaying Sword was forged from the Counter-Scale [the single, reversed scale on a dragon's throat, a symbol of its greatest vulnerability] and horn of the Dragon Lord of Wei Sea. Now, fueled by Eldrin Chen's power, it unleashed its heaven-shaking might.

To shatter his foe in one decisive blow, Eldrin Chen channeled boundless Pure Yang Celestial Flame [a divine flame of pure solar essence, anathema to all darkness] into the blade, causing it to erupt with cataclysmic power.

"*Clang!*—"

A sharp metallic ring echoed as the black crow was utterly extinguished by the Pure Yang Sword Aura [a sword projection imbued with pure solar energy]. A black Immortal Sword [a sword of immortal-grade power and craftsmanship] was sent flying back through the air.

Simultaneously, from deep within the distant Void [the formless, empty space between realms], the Yin Crow Ancient Fiend let out a pained grunt. He shot Eldrin Chen a venomous glare before vanishing once more into the fabric of the world.

"Such formidable physical prowess."

From within the distant Void, Broken Cauldron True Lord's eyes gleamed, a flicker of battle intent igniting within his pupils.

Zixuan the Daoist also showed a trace of surprise in his gaze, thinking inwardly, "He truly was concealing his strength."

Having used the Celestial Fire of Pure Yang to land a blow that caught Yin Crow Ancient Ancestor off guard, Eldrin Chen knew it was no longer feasible to flee alone.

He turned back, looking at Zixuan the Daoist and said, "I beseech Fellow Daoist Zixuan to enlighten me. Who exactly is this Yin Crow Ancient Ancestor? I bear him no grudge, so why did he attack me?"

Hearing this, Zixuan the Daoist's expression turned grave. "This individual is a notorious unorthodox Ancient Ancestor from the Nether Abyss Purgatory Sea, infamous for ambushing righteous-path Immortal [cultivators who have ascended to immortality]." Published by audio . novel . com. All rights reserved.

"Over tens of millions of years, the number of righteous Immortal who have fallen to him likely numbers in the thousands, among them not a few Ancient Ancestor at or above the Late Stage Earth Immortal realm."

"It is unknown what method this fiend employed to evade the detection of Divine Abyss Immortal City."

As he spoke to this point, a chill entered Zixuan Ancient Ancestor's eyes.

He glanced around, his expression darkening further. "He must possess an artifact that attracts Yin Crow [demonic crows of yin energy] and Fire Crow [demonic crows of fire energy]. That is why we are now surrounded and sealed off by countless Fire Crow."

"He now hides in the shadows, continuously ambushing us, precisely to hinder our flight speed, thereby allowing more Fire CrowYin Crow to encircle us."

"What a vile and cunning tactic."

Eldrin Chen's heart sank slightly, and then he spoke: "The most critical task at hand is to locate Yin Crow Ancient Fiend. Otherwise, if we allow him to keep interfering, we will inevitably be worn down to death."

Everyone nodded upon hearing this, but Zixuan the Daoist spoke up: "That Yin Crow Ancient Fiend possesses a Spatial Spiritual Treasure named the Heaven-Fleeing Shuttle."

"This treasure is an Eighth Rank High Grade Void Treasure that comes and goes as it pleases, and it excels at traversing the Void [the empty space between dimensions]. Without a Supreme Grade Spatial Spiritual Treasure, it simply cannot be contained."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, and his heart grew heavy with concern.

The Heaven-Fleeing Shuttle is a Spatial Spiritual Treasure adept at navigating the Void, and when powered by an Earth Immortal Great Perfection expert like Yin Crow Ancient Fiend, even the combined force of his Spatial Law and the Yin-Yang Void Realm would likely be insufficient to seal it shut.

Seeing his expression, Zixuan the Daoist suggested, "Perhaps we should scatter and flee separately. While some may be picked off one by one, at least many of us would have a chance to escape."

"Wait a moment."

Just then, Eldrin Chen suddenly spoke up.

He sent a mental transmission to Zixuan the Daoist, Broken Cauldron True Lord, and that peerlessly beautiful female immortal: "The three of you are all Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm, signifying immense power] who shake the world with your might. Surely, you must possess Spatial Spiritual Treasure [a rare type of magical artifact capable of manipulating space]."

"If any of you have an Eighth Rank [a classification for artifacts of immense power] High-Grade Spiritual Treasure [a top-tier magical artifact] particularly adept at sealing the Void [the empty space between dimensions, a fundamental force cultivators can manipulate], then perhaps we still have a chance to trap that Yin Crow Ancient Fiend."

Upon hearing this, the several individuals were momentarily taken aback.

Soon, the Broken Cauldron True Lord was the first to shake his head. "The treasure in my possession is more suited for escape and evasion. Its ability to suppress and seal is rather ordinary."

That beautiful female immortal also nodded, sighing softly. "Although the treasure I hold is of superior grade, its strengths lie more in concealment and stealth."

It was Zixuan the Daoist whose resources proved exceptional. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke. "I possess two superior-grade spatial treasures. One among them is indeed proficient in sealing the Void."

"However, relying on this artifact alone is likely insufficient to contain that Heaven-Fleeing Shuttle [a legendary artifact famed for its unparalleled speed and ability to traverse dimensions]."

"I am well aware,"

Eldrin Chen nodded and stated directly, "However, I have mastered spatial Rule Power [a profound ability to command the fundamental laws of reality, such as space]. If I were to wield a spatial treasure specialized in sealing, it might be enough to temporarily suppress that Heaven-Fleeing Shuttle."

"Entrust its activation to you?"

Upon hearing this, Zixuan the Daoist could not help but let a subtle change flicker across his countenance. Official source: audio-novel`com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.