Chapter 1474 : The Yellow Dragon's Challenge

After these thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant, Eldrin Chen immediately looked at the Central Earth Spirit Deity [a powerful deity embodying the essence of the central earth element] and said, "The Dark Roc King has a grudge against me, and the Lord Azure Dragon is a powerhouse of the Dragon Race [a noble and ancient race of draconic beings]. I can understand why they would strike at me."

"However, you and I seem to have neither grievance nor enmity. Why then do you raise your hand against me?"

"Indeed, there is neither grievance nor enmity."

The Central Earth Spirit Deity nodded, yet with a flick of his sleeve, he extended a single hand.

Eldrin Chen looked up and saw a dazzlingly radiant ancient cauldron slowly rotating within the deity's palm.

The cauldron had three legs and two handles, its entire body forged from Dao Tribulation [a mythical, supremely resilient golden metal] gold. Upon its surface, a yellow True Dragon [a supreme, primordial dragon of immense power] coiled and danced.

"The Yellow Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron."

Eldrin Chen spoke softly, a trace of helplessness coloring his expression.

Long ago, after the Innate Treasure [a primordial treasure born from the chaos of creation] known as the 'Nine Dragons Ancient Cauldron' shattered, it divided into nine Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure [legendary artifacts of world-shaping power].

It was now clear that the Azure Dragon Ancient Cauldron was in the hands of the Lord Azure Dragon, while the two ancient cauldrons of the Crimson Dragon and the Black Dragon were held by Eldrin Chen. This chapter appears courtesy of *audio-novel.com*.

At present, the Earth Attribute Yellow Dragon Ancient Cauldron [an ancient magical cauldron imbued with the power of the earth element] is in the hands of the Central Earth Spirit Deity. In order to reassemble the Nine Dragons Ancient Cauldron [a legendary artifact formed from nine separate dragon cauldrons], it was to be expected that the Central Earth Spirit Deity would make a move against myself.

The Central Earth Spirit Deity gave a slight nod, then spoke with detached calm. "In ages past, the Nine Dragons Ancient Cauldron was a single Mid-Grade Innate Treasure [a powerful artifact born from the world's natural laws, of middling rank]."

"After it split into nine ancient cauldrons, the Yang Dragon, Wind Dragon, Thunder Dragon, Frost Dragon, and Golden Dragon cauldrons are no longer within the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and perilous sea region in the western part of the world]."

"The remaining four... today, they are all gathered here."

The Lord Azure Dragon also inclined his head slightly, his voice cool and composed. "If my Western Abyss Dragon Palace [a powerful dragon clan's underwater palace in the western abyss] can gather these four cauldrons, we may then scheme to seize the Golden Dragon Ancient Cauldron."

"Thus, with the Five Elements [the five fundamental phases of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth] cauldrons united, we could coalesce the legendary Five Dragons Ancient Cauldron [a powerful artifact formed from five elemental dragon cauldrons]—itself a Low-Grade Taiyi Ancient Cauldron [a primordial-grade artifact of the lowest tier within that exalted rank]."

"If you are wise, you will obediently offer up two of the cauldrons. This Sovereign [a formal and arrogant title used by powerful beings, meaning 'this ruler'] guarantees I will not act against you today."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen finally understood. A peaceful resolution to today's confrontation was likely impossible.

The Lord Azure Dragon was a Grotto-Heaven [a blessed, self-contained paradise realm] powerhouse of the Demonic Tribe [the collective races of intelligent, often shape-shifting, demonic beasts], who held no small enmity towards the Human Race. Furthermore, Eldrin Chen had slain both the Dragon Lord of Wei Sea and the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake. Reconciliation between their sides was unthinkable.

As for the Divine Race [a race of beings born from natural laws and celestial phenomena, often possessing great power], while there was no immediate conflict between them now, the future was uncertain.

Not to mention the two ancient cauldrons, the Crimson Dragon and the Black Dragon, which are currently Eldrin Chen's most powerful trump cards. He would absolutely never part with them.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin Chen still attempted to sow discord: "It would be most ideal for all the ancient cauldrons to fall into the hands of a single individual. Even if you obtained them, how would you ultimately distribute them among yourselves?"

"Lord Azure Dragon, do you truly believe you can contend with the Central Earth Spirit Deity?"

As these words fell, a slight chill flashed in the eyes of Lord Azure Dragon, and he could not help but glance at the Central Earth Spirit Deity.

Although Lord Azure Dragon was a top-tier Earth Immortal Great Perfection who had opened his Seventh Heaven, he was still far inferior to the Central Earth Spirit Deity.

The advantage of possessing three types of Heaven-Opening Foundation was simply too great. Even if Lord Azure Dragon considered himself Valerius, if he were to face an opponent who also wielded a Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure, he would absolutely be no match for the Central Earth Spirit Deity in a real fight.

Furthermore, during the Great Tribulation, the high-level powerhouses of the Western Abyss Dragon Palace had suffered heavy casualties. With the Heaven Immortal unable to intervene, these ancient cauldrons would likely all end up in the hands of the Central Earth Spirit Deity.

Noticing Lord Azure Dragon's gaze, the Central Earth Spirit Deity remained utterly unperturbed, showing not the slightest intention of relinquishing the two cauldrons.

With hands clasped behind his back and a cold expression, he stated flatly, "There is no need for your attempts to sow discord. Treasures belong to those with the capability to claim them."

"Although you managed to entrap the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace, it was not through your own true strength."

"If you lack sufficient strength today, holding onto those two ancient cauldrons would be nothing but a path to certain death. It would be far wiser to hand them over to This Sovereign and earn a favor in return."

"But if you possess enough power to withstand This Sovereign's intervention today, then holding them temporarily is of no consequence."

"*Hummmmm—*"

As the words fell, Central Earth Spirit Deity [a powerful deity embodying the spirit of the central earth] flicked his sleeve. The Yellow Dragon Ancient Cauldron [an ancient, immensely powerful magical cauldron] swelled with the wind, transforming in a Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time] into a colossal, heaven-shrouding ancient cauldron spanning millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters]. It descended with a thunderous roar, pressing down upon the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a grand defensive formation].

Instantly, the entire Myriad-League Dusk Sun Grand Formation [a vast, sun-themed defensive formation] trembled violently.

The Setting Sun Blessed Land [a sacred realm of cultivation] was not of the highest grade, and the power of the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation had its limits. Even with seven Late Stage Earth Immortal [cultivators at the peak of the Earth Immortal realm] fueling it, its defensive capabilities were finite. Read, share, and discuss at https://audio-novel.com.

Now, under the pressure exerted by Central Earth Spirit Deity and the Yellow Dragon Ancient Cauldron, the Myriad-League Dusk Sun Grand Formation showed faint signs of cracking, on the verge of shattering.

"Alas."

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen let out a soft sigh. "It seems," he said, "that today I must incur a few more debts of favor."

"Hahahaha!"

"Today, you also owe this old man a favor."

Beside him, Zixuan the Daoist laughed heartily, stroking his long beard.

With a flick of his sleeve, he summoned a dazzling bolt of thunder to suppress the oncoming attack, blocking the Yellow Dragon Ancient Cauldron.

"Zixuan."

The moment he saw who had intervened, the Central Earth Spirit Deity furrowed his brow slightly. With another sweep of his sleeve, he channeled more power into the ancient cauldron, intensifying its crushing pressure.

"Zixuan the Old Daoist, times have changed," he declared.

"Now that I possess the Yellow Dragon Ancient Cauldron, do you still dare to challenge This Sovereign?"

"You rely merely on the advantage of your treasure. If you have the courage, let us set aside our artifacts and face each other bare-handed."

The Zixuan the Old Daoist responded with a cold sneer, transforming into a streak of lightning to evade the assault. He then unleashed the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Sword Qi, sending it slashing toward the Central Earth Spirit Deity.

The Central Earth Spirit Deity remained unperturbed. With a wave of his hand, a colossal, sky-obscuring palm descended with overwhelming force, parrying the sword energy. Seamlessly, he then directed the Yellow Dragon Ancient Cauldron to continue its relentless suppression.

"How childish!"

Witnessing this scene, Eldrin Chen could no longer restrain himself.

With a flick of his sleeve, a Black Dragon Ancient Cauldron that blotted out the sky soared into the air, intercepting that overwhelming strike.

Seeing this, the Central Earth Spirit Deity exclaimed in great surprise, "To be able to wield a Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure at merely the Fourth Heaven Earth Immortal realm! No wonder the world proclaims you the foremost genius the Western Abyss Sea Region has seen in a million years."

Having said this, the Central Earth Spirit Deity glanced at Lord Azure Dragon and the Dark Roc King.

The two understood the signal and immediately took action. In a Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time], the Azure Dragon Ancient Cauldron descended with boundless might, pressing down so heavily that even the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation seemed to struggle for breath.

"Fear not, Fellow Daoist! We are here to aid you!"

At that very moment, several figures flew forth from the Void.

They were none other than the Ancient Ruins Yin Lord, Sky Abyss Daoist, Qixuan the Daoist, and others.

More crucially, Qixuan the Daoist had brought the Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure known as the 'Eightfold Celestial Dragon Diagram' and used it to intercept that Azure Dragon Ancient Cauldron.

Simultaneously, several figures stood facing each other upon the Firmament [the highest layer of the heavens].

If Eldrin Chen were to see them, he would recognize two of them as Divine Lord Glaze and Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor.

Among the others, one was clad in imperial robes, while another was a Daoist in violet garments; both seemed to be existences at the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm [a quasi-immortal state just below true Celestial Immortality].

The figure in imperial robes was named Great Roc Demon Emperor, said to be the supreme powerhouse among the Demonic Tribe [a powerful race of demonic beings] of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea.

The violet-robed Daoist was named Kunxu the Daoist, also a ruler of one of the seas surrounding the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas. Access the full story on site: audio-novel.com.