Chapter 1088 : Secrets of the Polarity Retreat

Above those Immortal Isles, a curtain of light, like an inverted Glazed bowl, held them firmly within its protective embrace.

"This is the Polarity Immortal Sect Ruins,"

Verdant Sparse Immortal spoke, his voice brimming with excitement. "We must be cautious. Let us enter through a point where the Formation [a defensive or offensive array of magical energy] is weakest."

As he spoke, he prepared to lead the group inside.

"Wait."

At that very moment, Eldrin Chen interrupted him.

Eldrin Chen's expression turned grave, a flicker of doubt in his eyes. "Although this Formation is damaged, it still functions. Moreover, the Immortal Vein [a subterranean conduit of concentrated spiritual energy] here is only of upper-grade quality. Can this truly be the Polarity Immortal Sect Ruins?"

Verdant Sparse Immortal let out a hearty laugh and shook his head. "The main stronghold of the Polarity Immortal Sect was seized long ago by a powerful immortal sect."

"This is an immortal's private retreat, a place where the Polarity Patriarch [a title for a founding master of a sect or path] concealed his treasures and legacy. It was his contingency plan, prepared for his eventual return through Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth of the soul]."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen said no more, though a faint sense of foreboding lingered in his heart. Visit audio–novel.com to enjoy the complete series.

"If one lacks even this much courage, what business do they have exploring ruins?"

"If you dare not enter, then turn back. Your departure would mean one less person to share the treasures with."

Suddenly, Crippled Heavenly Path Master sneered coldly and, taking the lead, flew directly into the Polarity Villa.

Eldrin Chen remained unmoved. He surveyed his companions and noted the solemn expression on Old Monk's face, while Immortal Maiden Flower maintained her cheerful demeanor. Only Prison-Suppressor Child showed no change in countenance.

Prison-Suppressor Child stood tall and slender, his snow-white hair framing a gaze that was both cold and profound. He glanced calmly at Eldrin Chen before becoming the second to step forward into the villa.

Watching Prison-Suppressor Child enter, Verdant Sparse Immortal smiled and said, "Let us proceed together, fellow Daoists. That Ancient Soaring Serpent is a creature of immense ferocity, its power rivaling that of an Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier. Only by joining our six strengths do we stand a certain chance of success."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen pondered briefly before finally following them inside.

The group of six ventured into the villa, heading deep into the ruins, and only then did they grasp the vastness of this secondary estate.

The villa before them stretched into seeming infinity. They flew for a considerable time before reaching its outer periphery, where a look of astonishment dawned on each of their faces.

There, within the heart of the ruins, two ancient trees were rooted in the earth, their branches cascading with streams of Polarity Dual Energy [the intertwined and opposing forces of Yin and Yang].

"The Primal Shadow Cassia [a spiritual tree bearing berries infused with profound lunar and shadow energies] and the Solar Fire Orange [a spiritual tree bearing fruit imbued with the essence of the primordial sun]!"

Gazing at the two Immortal Roots [spiritual trees of immense value], the Crippled Heavenly Path Master's face was alight with fervent desire. He could not help but voice their origins.

Eldrin Chen's heart stirred at these words, recalling the lineage of these two Immortal Roots.

Within the Immortal Domain [a realm of immortals], there were many Acquired Spiritual Roots [spiritual trees formed after the creation of the world]. These Spiritual Roots [spiritual trees] possessed various attributes. The two before him were each imbued with one of the two opposing Polarity [the fundamental forces of Yin and Yang] attributes.

The Primal Shadow Cassia was originally formed from Post-Heaven [post-creation] Primal Shadow Path Principles [the profound laws of lunar and shadow energy]. The Primal Shadow Cassia Berries [berries] it bore were perfectly aligned with this nature, capable of augmenting an Immortal's [a cultivator who has ascended to immortality] Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest essence of a cultivator] power.

Furthermore, this treasure contained Primal Shadow Path Principles within it. Consuming it could assist an Immortal in comprehending the pure lunar Path Principles [the fundamental laws and truths of cultivation].

The Solar Fire Orange, meanwhile, contained Primordial Solar [the essence of the primordial sun] power. Consuming its fruit could aid an Immortal in cultivating Solar Path Principles [the laws of solar energy] and was also a supreme treasure for tempering the physical body.

In ancient times, the Polarity Patriarch [a title for a supreme master who cultivated both Yin and Yang] cultivated both Polarity Path Laws [the laws of Yin and Yang]. Although he never forged an Immortal Body [a body perfected through immortal cultivation] or a Path Fruit [the ultimate fruit of one's cultivation path], he advanced his comprehension of Path Principles to a level surpassing even Ascendant Immortal Perfection [the pinnacle stage for an ascended immortal].

This achievement was not solely due to the Polarity Patriarch's exceptional talent; these two Immortal Roots also played a significant role.

"Two High Grade Immortal Roots [spiritual trees of the highest grade]. To think it was actually them."

Eldrin Chen murmured under his breath, a flicker of covetous desire passing through the hearts of several present.

His gaze swept over the four figures, and he noticed Crippled Heavenly Path Master's expression had already betrayed naked greed, while Immortal Maiden Flower's eyes shimmered with a fluid grace, hinting at a similar avarice.

Verdant Sparse Immortal, however, remained impassive, his face a mask of solemn gravity as he spoke, "In ages past, Polarity Patriarch, sensing the peril of the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly calamity that tests cultivators and realms], transplanted these two Immortal Roots [spiritual plants of the highest grade, containing immense life force and energy] along with a great many treasures to this sanctuary."

"This ancient ruin holds not only these two Immortal Roots, but likely also several Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasures [the pinnacle category of enchanted artifacts, possessing world-shaking power]. It would be prudent for us to secure the entire ruin before discussing their distribution."

Hearing this, the others reluctantly reined in their burgeoning greed.

Crippled Heavenly Path Master, suppressing his desires, finally surveyed their surroundings and said, "Your reasoning is sound, Elder Brother. Let us first slay that Soaring Serpent [a mythical winged serpent demon beast]." Visit audio - novel . com to enjoy the complete series.

"Speaking of which, where is that beast hiding?"

"It comes."

At that moment, Prison-Suppressor Child, who had remained silent until now, suddenly spoke.

The group swiftly looked up towards the depths of the void. There, an Ancient Soaring Serpent [a primordial and immensely powerful variant of the winged serpent], its form vast enough to blot out the sky, was flying towards them.

Eldrin Chen withdrew his gaze and could not help but glance at Prison-Suppressor Child, a thought flashing through his mind: "This Prison-Suppressor Child follows the Path of Fleshly Body Sanctification, yet he was the first to detect the Soaring Serpent [a legendary winged serpent demon]."

"No wonder he is the only one among these people who gives me a sense of danger."

"ROAR—"

As his thoughts flickered, the Soaring Serpent had already spotted them and charged forward with a furious hiss.

Verdant Sparse Immortal's expression changed abruptly, and he spoke with utmost gravity, "Everyone, act swiftly!"

"CLANG—"

As soon as Verdant Sparse Immortal's words fell, he instantly summoned a brilliant azure Immortal Sword [a sword forged with immortal power] and slashed towards the Soaring Serpent.

The Soaring Serpent showed no fear. Its tail, forged as if from black gold, lashed out violently, actually knocking the azure Immortal Sword flying back.

"Such formidable physical resilience!"

The pupils of the group constricted slightly. The Soaring Serpent's body was as if cast from Immortal Gold [a legendary, nearly indestructible metal], capable of withstanding the assault of an Upper-Grade Immortal Sword [a top-tier immortal weapon].

The Verdant Sparse Immortal paled slightly, channeling his Immortal Sword to slash once more. With immense gravity, he declared, "This Soaring Serpent rivals a Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier [the ninth and highest level of the Ascendant Immortal realm]. We must coordinate our efforts perfectly to slay it."

"Then let us act together."

Seeing this, the group immediately unleashed their Immortal Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts used by immortals] in a concerted assault.

Eldrin Chen felt an inexplicable unease settle in his heart. While continuously attacking with his Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword, he took the opportunity to survey their surroundings.

He observed that among the group, besides the Verdant Sparse Immortal who wielded a single Lifebound Immortal Sword [an immortal sword fused with its wielder's life force], the others each employed their own unique methods.

The Crippled Heavenly Path Master summoned his walking staff. Though unassuming in appearance, it was forged from a fusion of a certain immortal vine and Immortal Gold [a divine metal of immense durability].

It seemed to possess a weight greater than an entire Great Thousand World [a vast cosmic realm]. Even the formidable physical body of the Ancient Soaring Serpent dared not withstand its blows directly.

Immortal Maiden Flower conjured a cloud of pink, miasmic mist. This treasure, named the 'Ninefold Spring Charm', could both shield its user and invade an enemy's soul. It was a versatile High-Grade Immortal Treasure [a top-tier immortal artifact].

The Old Monk produced a Vajra Alms Bowl [an indestructible monk's bowl], another supremely powerful High-Grade Immortal Treasure.

Prison-Suppressor Child unleashed a pair of Chains forged from Purgatory Obsidian Metal [a dark, infernal ore], their grade also reaching the Upper Grade Immortal Rank [the upper tier of immortal artifact classification].

Six Late Ascendant Immortal Realm [the final stage of the Ascendant Immortal cultivation realm] experts joined forces, unleashing six Immortal Treasure [a supreme-grade enchanted artifact used by Immortals] to face the enemy. This finally managed to suppress the rampant arrogance of the Soaring Serpent [a legendary winged serpent demon].

Yet, even with their combined might, after clashing with the Soaring Serpent for hundreds of exchanges, they discovered they could not inflict any real harm upon the creature.

Seeing the situation turn dire, Immortal Maiden Flower could not help but change her expression slightly and said, "This serpent's scales are forged as if from Immortal Gold [a legendary, nigh-indestructible metal used by Immortals]. With our current methods, I fear we cannot cleave through its hide."

Witnessing this, Verdant Sparse Immortal immediately spoke up, "If any among you possesses a hidden technique, I urge you not to hold back. To continue this fight is merely to waste our Immortal Essence [the foundational life-force energy of an Immortal]."

"Hmph!"

Crippled Heavenly Path Master [a Path Master who cultivates a formidable, destructive art] cast a cold glance and sneered, "If the rest of you can restrain this Soaring Serpent for a mere moment, this old man's Crippled Heaven Great Art [a supreme divine ability capable of sundering the heavens] might just be able to wound it." Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio-novel`com.