Chapter 1457 : Escape from the Nether Abyss

"We understand."

Upon hearing this, the group nodded with solemn expressions.

Seeing their reaction, Eldrin Chen did not press the matter further. Instead, he said, "With the acquisition of the Taiyi Immortal Fruit [a legendary fruit said to grant immense longevity and power], our gains are already substantial enough."

"From here on, there is no need for further risk. We shall proceed directly and slip out of the Nether Abyss Purgatory Sea [a perilous sea region bordering the demonic realms]."

With that said, Eldrin Chen immediately led the group towards the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea. Unnoticed by all, they traversed the vast expanse of the Boundless Sea Region, drawing ever closer to their destination.

Then, on a day when they were not far from the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, they witnessed a battle of staggering scale erupting across the heavens and earth.

Dozens of Demonic Path Earth Immortal [powerful cultivators who have transcended mortality and attained a profound connection with the earth] were besieging a group of over twenty figures.

"It's them."

Eldrin Chen looked up and recognized the origins of those under attack.

The twenty-some besieged Earth Immortal Progenitor [venerated elders among the Earth Immortals] were none other than the fellow Earth Immortal who had journeyed with Eldrin Chen into the Nether Abyss Purgatory Sea. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio-novel . com.

At the forefront were precisely the three individuals: Zixuan the Daoist, Broken Cauldron True Lord, and Seraphina, the Soul-Capturing Immortal Maiden.

On the side of the Demonic Cultivator [practitioners who cultivate using demonic or unorthodox methods], six Earth Immortal Great Perfection [cultivators at the peak of the Earth Immortal realm] powerhouses, leading over fifty other Earth Immortal Progenitor [cultivators at the Earth Immortal realm], were relentlessly besieging the Human Race Earth Immortals.

Judging from the battle's progression, with a top-tier Earth Immortal Great Perfection like Zixuan the Daoist on their side, the Human Race forces were not at a disadvantage.

However, the Demonic Cultivator had activated a set of orb-shaped Formation Tool [enchanted artifacts designed to create or power formations], sealing off the retreat paths for the Human Race Immortals.

Most critically, from the distant Void [the formless, boundless space between realms], more Demonic Cultivator were continuously arriving as reinforcements.

Witnessing this, Verdant Consort could not help but remark, "They are surrounded. It seems the situation will turn dire if the battle continues."

Lyra Jiang also furrowed her brow slightly and inquired, "Should we intervene to assist them?"

Eldrin Chen scrutinized the scene carefully. He understood that if he did not intervene, as the number of Demonic Cultivator swelled, aside from Zixuan the Daoist, a majority of the other Earth Immortal Progenitor would likely perish here.

Having reached this conclusion, Eldrin Chen declared, "We are all of the Human Race, and we share bonds forged through shared hardship. We cannot stand idly by."

With these words, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze back to the battlefield, assessing it once more.

He observed that although there were many Demonic Cultivator [practitioners who cultivate demonic arts] present, they did not possess an overwhelming advantage against the Human Race [the collective of human cultivators].

This was because the Human Race Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to the terrestrial immortal realm] who had come here were almost all beings of the Middle Stage Earth Immortal [the intermediate phase of the Earth Immortal realm]. Each possessed combat prowess that could be considered formidable even among Earth Immortal.

Though fewer in number, their cultivation bases were higher, and they had all prepared methods specifically designed to counter Demonic Cultivator. In contrast, these Demonic Path [the faction or way of demonic cultivation] Ancient Ancestor [a venerable, high-ranking elder] possessed lower cultivation levels. Consequently, in the struggle, they had not fallen into a disadvantageous position.

At the heart of the great battle, Broken Cauldron True Lord and Seraphina, the Soul-Capturing Immortal Maiden each faced a single Earth Immortal Great Perfection [a cultivator at the pinnacle of the Earth Immortal realm].

Meanwhile, Zixuan the Daoist alone confronted the combined assault of four Earth Immortal Great Perfection Demonic Cultivator, yet he still held the upper hand.

Having roughly grasped the state of the battle, Eldrin Chen immediately spoke, "The Violet Firmament Divine Thunder [a supreme divine thunder technique] of Zixuan the Daoist is the natural bane of all Demonic Cultivator under heaven."

"If we assist him in eliminating one foe first, it should be enough to create an opening to break this deadlock."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded slightly in agreement.

However, Qiyuan Chen wore a grave expression. He pondered for a moment before saying, "They have used the Void Treasure Pearls [enchanted pearls that manipulate spatial void energy] to form an array, sealing the Void [the spatial fabric or void dimension] of heaven and earth. Even the Heaven-Fleeing Shuttle [a magical vessel capable of traversing great distances] cannot pierce through it."

"If we force our way in, not only might we fail to breach the grand array, but launching a surprise attack to slay one of them would also prove exceedingly difficult."

"Do not worry."

Eldrin Chen spoke with unwavering confidence, "I command the Spatial Law [the fundamental principle governing space and dimensions]. My comprehension of spatial forces far surpasses anything they can fathom."

"In the past, I could suppress the Heaven-Fleeing Shuttle [a legendary artifact capable of traversing the heavens] with the Realm-Sky Pot [a vessel that can contain realms]. Today, I shall use that same Heaven-Fleeing Shuttle to pierce through this Void [the art of manipulating emptiness and non-existence] formation."

Having said this, Eldrin Chen observed the scene for a few more moments before selecting the weakest of the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm] Demonic Cultivator [practitioners who cultivate using demonic or unorthodox methods]. "This fiend's Mana [the refined spiritual energy used to power techniques] is thin and weak. If my judgment is correct, he likely only managed to open a Fivefold Heaven [a foundational cultivation stage representing the opening of five celestial apertures]."

"Once I traverse the Void with the Heaven-Fleeing Shuttle, you must strike with your full power immediately. We must cripple him with a single, decisive blow."

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Everyone nodded promptly, their expressions turning serious and focused.

Seeing their agreement, Eldrin Chen instantly activated the Heaven-Fleeing Shuttle. In a flash, it transformed into a ripple of Void energy and shot forward, materializing instantly amidst the raging battle.

In that very instant, the others unleashed their attacks. The Profound Yang Heaven-Entombing Saber [a saber imbued with profound yang energy, capable of sealing the heavens], the Profound Yin Heaven-Slaying Sword [a sword charged with profound yin energy, potent enough to slay celestial beings], the Infernal Prison War Halberd [a halberd that evokes the prisons of the infernal realms], and other supreme treasures shot forth in a devastating barrage. Topping it all, the Great Five Elements Pure Yin Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique combining the five elements with pure yin power] cleaved down from above.

That particular Demonic Cultivator, whose strength was the lowest among the six Earth Immortal Great Perfection combatants, had already been a primary target for Zixuan the Daoist. He had already lost three of his prized Demonic Treasure [artifacts forged and powered by demonic energy] under the relentless assault.

Now, ambushed by six individuals, caught completely off guard, he was sent flying in a spray of blood on the spot, half his body nearly shattered.

"Aaaargh—"

The Demonic Path Ancient Ancestor let out a wretched cry, immediately filled with shock and fury as he tried to flee for his life, but alas, it was already too late.

With a mere flick of his sleeve, Eldrin Chen brought the Primordial Chaos Qi Grasping Hand [a divine ability to grasp and suppress with the power of primordial chaos] crashing down, instantly pinning the demonic cultivator within its palm.

In that instant, boundless Pure Yang Celestial Flame [a divine flame of pure yang energy, supremely effective against demonic and yin entities] swept forth, reducing him to ashes in the time it takes for a few breaths.

Pitiful was this demonic fiend. He was originally a top-tier Demonic Path Ancient Ancestor at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm]. In a one-on-one duel, even Eldrin Chen would not dare claim certain victory.

Yet now, caught in a surprise attack, he could not even unleash thirty percent of his combat prowess before meeting a bewildering and untimely end.

"The Spatial Law [the Dao Law governing space and dimensions] is indeed potent, worthy of being counted among the supreme laws."

Having slain a Demonic Path Earth Immortal Great Perfection with a single move, Eldrin Chen felt considerable satisfaction. It was undeniable that the combination of the Spatial Law and the Pure Yang Celestial Flame granted him lethality against Demonic Cultivator [practitioners who cultivate using demonic or unorthodox methods] far surpassing that of an ordinary Earth Immortal Great Perfection.

Simultaneously, witnessing Eldrin Chen slay that Demonic Path Ancient Ancestor, Zixuan the Old Daoist immediately revealed an expression of wild joy.

With a mere flick of his sleeve, he unleashed a boundless tide of violet firmament thunderbolts that inundated the Void [a profound cultivation art focused on emptiness and nothingness], forcing the three Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm] demonic fiends into a steady retreat. He then laughed heartily and declared, "The arrival of Eldrin, the Abyssal Junior is most timely indeed."

"Today, with us brothers fighting side by side, we shall surely slaughter these Demonic Path [the collective forces and practitioners of demonic cultivation] wretches until their very souls tremble at the mere whisper of our names!"

As his words faded, Violet Firmament Daoist swept his sleeve once more, summoning nine blindingly brilliant arcs of lightning that drowned heaven and earth. They transformed into nine dazzling thunderous Immortal Sword [a sword wielded by an immortal, possessing immense power] that crisscrossed the skies, their majestic divine might sweeping across the eight directions and six realms.

"Disaster! It is the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Sword [a divine ability manifesting nine heavenly thunder swords]!"

In that instant, all the Demonic PathEarth Immortal [a cultivator who has attained the Earth Immortal realm] present revealed expressions of sheer terror.

A person's reputation is like the shadow of a great tree. Violet Firmament Daoist had established his Dao for millions of years, and his Lifebound Divine Ability [a divine ability intrinsically linked to a cultivator's life and cultivation]—the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Sword—had long since shaken the world with its fame.

The power of this Divine Ability [a supernatural power or technique mastered through cultivation] was peerless. It was said to be a simplified version of the Profound Divine Ability [a divine ability of the profound grade, a higher classification] 'Ten Directions Annihilating Heavenly Thunder Sword' [a divine ability of annihilating heavenly thunder swords in all ten directions], containing the power of nine supreme divine thunders. It was hailed as a half-step Profound Grade Divine Ability.

Faced with such a world-shaking Divine Ability, even a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of ascending to the Celestial Immortal realm] would be forced to furrow their brow in caution.

In the past, Zixuan the Daoist had unleashed this Divine Ability on two separate occasions. The first time, with cultivation at the Eighth Level Earth Immortal [the eighth stage of the Earth Immortal realm], he had slain a formidable foe at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection stage.

The second time, with cultivation at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection stage, he had once again slain a Earth Immortal Great PerfectionDemonic Cultivator [a cultivator who follows the demonic path].

At this moment, as Zixuan the Daoist invoked the power for the third time, the boundless divine thunder from the Nine Heavens coalesced into a sword and descended. It transformed into the World-Ending Thunder Sword Qi [a devastating sword energy forged from apocalyptic thunder], cleaving towards a supreme Earth Immortal Great Perfection [a cultivator who has reached the pinnacle of the Earth Immortal realm] who had opened the Seventh Heaven [the seventh and highest tier of the foundational Heavens within a cultivator's dantian]. Read, share, and discuss at audio-novel . com.