Chapter 1116 : The Unyielding Immortal's Aegis

That solar orb was far too dazzling, so radiant that even the Mistress of Drifting Snow Palace, who was at the Early Ascendant Immortal Realm, felt its brilliance was overwhelming, a piercing glare she dared not meet directly.

Eldrin Chen stood poised in the void, his gaze profound and steady as a deep pool beneath a towering peak. He observed the solar orb calmly, discerning it to be an immortal furnace wreathed in the Heavenly Flame Path Principles [the fundamental laws governing celestial fire] of Xavier.

"The Xavier Heavenly Flame Furnace."

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly as he saw the Xavier Heavenly Flame Furnace erupt with dazzling Immortal Radiance [the luminous aura of immortal power], unleashing a wave of Heavenly Flame [celestial fire capable of incinerating gods and demons] that surged forth to consume all in its path.

Faced with such an assault, even the Black Tortoise Patriarch paled dramatically. The Force Extreme [peak level of power and potency] contained within this Heavenly Flame was terrifying; a direct hit would likely reduce him to ashes on the spot.

Eldrin Chen remained serenely in place. Three thousand strands of Immortal Energy [the condensed power of an immortal] swirled around him like a protective mantle, making him appear as a Primordial Era Immortal King [a sovereign immortal from the dawn of time] standing firm against the ages.

"Do not panic. Continue breaking the formation."

Eldrin Chen spoke softly. The immortal mark upon his brow glowed brilliantly as a great bell, emanating an aura of primordial antiquity, rose from above his head. It cascaded with billions of strands of Chaos Energy Flow [the primal, unformed energy of creation] to shield his companions.

Protected by this inviolable aegis, even the Xavier Heavenly Flame [Xavier's divine technique of celestial conflagration], reputed to incinerate immortals and demons alike, could not harm them in the slightest.

Having blocked the Xavier Heavenly Flame with the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell, Eldrin Chen's gaze nonetheless sharpened with a trace of focused intensity. Continue reading this story at (audio-novel.com).

The Xavier Heavenly Flame Furnace [a powerful furnace artifact] is a High-Grade Immortal Treasure [a top-tier enchanted artifact]. This treasure can accumulate the solar power of the Nine Heavens [the highest celestial realms] and transform it into the Force Extreme [the ultimate expression of power], manifesting its domineering Xavier Heavenly Flame [a divine flame of immense potency].

This treasure accumulates one strand of Xavier Heavenly Flame every one thousand one hundred years, and can store up to nine strands within the Xavier Heavenly Flame Furnace.

When amplified by the grand formation, each strike from this Xavier Heavenly Flame Formation [the formation channeling the heavenly flames] possesses power no less than a full-force blow from a cultivator at the Ascendant Immortal Realm 8th to 9th Tier [the eighth or ninth level of the Ascendant Immortal cultivation stage].

My Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell [a defensive bell treasure] blocked a single strike, yet its power was significantly depleted. Considering this treasure can still unleash eight more strands of Xavier Heavenly Flame, its threat is indeed not to be underestimated.

"Without an Immortal-grade Treasure Ship [a massive, ship-shaped mobile fortress used by cultivators] to break the formation, this is proving troublesome,"

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, his thoughts drifting to the Soaring Serpent [a legendary winged serpent demon beast] skeleton he had obtained.

If he could use the Soaring Serpent skeleton as the Dragon Bone [the foundational dragon-bone keel] to forge a top-grade Immortal Treasure Ship, and then gather over one million cultivators at or above the Golden Core [the Golden Core cultivation stage] to pilot it, breaching Crimson Flame Island's Mountain Protection Formation [a defensive mountain-guarding array] would likely be far simpler.

"Once we seize the Celestial Sand Archipelago, I must begin crafting that top-grade Treasure Ship,"

he resolved inwardly. Continuing to channel energy into the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell, Eldrin Chen steadfastly endured the searing onslaught of the Xavier Heavenly Flame.

"Damn it."

Seeing that he could not break through the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell [a powerful defensive bell artifact], the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor [a mighty demonic beast emperor] immediately grew even colder in expression.

He channeled all his power into the Xavier Heavenly Flame Furnace [a furnace treasure capable of unleashing divine flames], unleashing three successive blasts of Xavier Heavenly Flame [a divine flame technique] that surged toward Eldrin Chen with incinerating fury.

Simultaneously controlling three streams of Xavier Heavenly Flame was the absolute limit of what the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor could achieve.

Such power would likely send even an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] at the Great Perfection of the Ascendant Immortal Realm [the peak stage of the Ascendant Immortal realm] fleeing for their life, yet Eldrin Chen remained utterly unperturbed.

Gathering his full Immortal Essence [the refined energy of an immortal] and pouring it into the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell, Eldrin Chen caused the great bell to emit a resonant chime. It cascaded with countless streams of primordial golden light, barely managing to withstand the onslaught of the three Heavenly Flame [flames of celestial origin] blasts.

Even so, the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell was nearly spent, its radiance dimmed by nine-tenths.

Eldrin Chen understood that this Lifebound Immortal Treasure [an immortal artifact bound to its user's life force] had suffered significant damage and would require a millennium of recuperation to restore its full power.

Nevertheless, Eldrin Chen was deeply satisfied. An ordinary high-grade defensive Immortal Treasure [an artifact of immortal grade] could, at best, withstand two such powerful blasts of Xavier Heavenly Flame.

That his Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell could withstand four was due not only to the superior quality of its internal Path Principles [the fundamental laws of cultivation] formation patterns but also to the scales of the Primordial Era Desolate Dragon [an ancient dragon from the dawn of time] integrated into it.

Those scales possessed an extraordinary resistance to various Path Principles, and their incorporation into the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell had vastly augmented the defensive capabilities of this Immortal Treasure.

"Hahaha! Without your defensive treasure, let's see how you withstand this!"

At that very moment, a cold, mocking laugh echoed through the void.

The Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor revealed a sneer and immediately unleashed another three Xavier Heavenly Flame [a divine ability that manifests a terrifying, all-consuming heavenly fire] to bombard them.

The Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor knew Eldrin Chen still possessed his Body Protection Divine Ability [a divine ability that forms a protective barrier around the user] and his Primordial One True Energy [the purest, most foundational form of spiritual energy cultivated by immortals]. However, having witnessed the defensive power of the Primordial One True Energy, he judged it to be merely comparable to a Mahayana-level Immortal Path Divine Ability [a supreme divine ability of the immortal cultivation path] and insufficient to block five Xavier Heavenly Flame.

Yet, facing this onslaught, Eldrin Chen remained utterly unperturbed, his expression unchanged.

From the depths of his glabella, a sapphire-blue treasure pearl soared into the air. It unfurled a vast, sky-obscuring curtain of water, shielding everyone within its embrace. Experience the full epic at www . audio-novel.com.

The three Xavier Heavenly Flame struck the watery curtain, only to be instantly extinguished without a trace, leaving behind mere ripples upon its surface.

"This is..."

"A Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest classification of immortal artifacts, possessing world-shaking power]?"

The Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor's face contorted with shock and utter disbelief.

How precious a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [the pinnacle of enchanted artifacts, vastly more powerful than lower grades] truly is! Its might is at least several times greater than that of a High-Grade Immortal Treasure. In the entire Crimson Dragon Sea, only Crimson Dragon Child possessed one such treasure—the 'Crimson Dragon Sky-Scorching Sword'.

With the Mountain Protection Formation [a powerful defensive array] erected by that very Crimson Dragon Sky-Scorching Sword, Crimson Dragon Child had once even withstood an assault from a Half-Step Earth Immortal Patriarch [a cultivator of immense power, one step below the Earth Immortal realm]. This alone testified to the priceless value of such supreme treasures.

He never imagined that Eldrin Chen now wielded a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure in his grasp. In that instant, despair crashed over him like a tidal wave.

Eldrin Chen paid no heed to the terror flashing in the eyes of the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor [a mighty avian demon sovereign].

The Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure before them was but one half—the 'Yin Pearl'—of the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl [a treasure embodying the dual forces of Yin and Yang]. It was named the 'Primal Shadow Limitless Pearl'. In his possession rested its counterpart: the 'Primal Radiance Dual Pole Pearl'.

If he were to unleash both pearls of the Polarity Dual Poles Pearl simultaneously, Eldrin Chen estimated that, before his Immortal Essence [the refined energy core of an immortal] was exhausted, not even a Half-Step Earth Immortal Patriarch would likely be able to harm him.

The reason for revealing only the Primal Shadow Limitless Pearl was twofold. First, this single treasure was more than sufficient to deal with the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor. Second, it was to avoid revealing the full extent of his wealth and attracting covetous eyes.

Regardless, with the Primal Shadow Limitless Pearl deployed, their group was already placed in an unassailable position.

Despair etched itself deeper onto the features of the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor. Gritting his teeth, he mustered his final two bursts of Xavier Heavenly Flame [a supreme fiery divine technique], yet they still could not so much as scratch his opponents.

"It is over."

Seeing that it could not wound the group, the Second Elder of the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle clan felt a sudden pang of dread in his heart, revealing a flicker of intent to retreat.

His gaze swept the surroundings, and the thought of fleeing took hold. He could not help but say to the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor, "If we scatter and flee now, we might still have a sliver of hope for survival."

"Impossible!"

The Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor's face twisted into a ferocious snarl, his expression one of towering rage. "That Returning Abyss and Heaven's Ruin both possess the Divine Ability known as the Five-Colored Divine Light [a radiant divine technique capable of restraining and suppressing foes], enough to subdue you and me."

"Furthermore, seven Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality through cultivation] have us surrounded. Our chances of escaping are less than one in ten."

"It is better to hold out a little longer. If we can endure for just three more days, the Crimson Dragon Child will surely arrive with reinforcements, and then we will have a true chance of survival."

As the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor spoke these words, a glint of icy calculation flashed in his eyes.

Though both were Immortal, their situations were vastly different. The Second Elder was merely at the Early Ascendant Immortal Realm [the initial stage of the Ascendant Immortal cultivation realm]. Even if he escaped, he would pose no significant threat to the Chen Clan.

But he, the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor, was an existence at the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm [the advanced stage of the Ascendant Immortal cultivation realm]. If he were to escape, he would undoubtedly become a dire threat to Green Chariot Mountain.

Thus, the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor understood clearly: if they scattered and fled, all seven pursuers would likely focus their hunt on him. His own chances of escape would be slim, while the Second Elder might indeed find that sliver of survival.

At this thought, the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor gritted his teeth and declared, "Issue the order! Everyone is to contribute their Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy]. Spare no cost to activate the immortal formation. We must hold out until reinforcements arrive!"

"Boom—!"

A full day and night passed in the blink of an eye. Eldrin Chen and the other six Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality through cultivation] relentlessly assaulted the grand formation, finally depleting a significant portion of the Xavier Heavenly Flame Formation's power.

While it could not be said to be on the verge of collapse, its potency had been diminished by thirty to forty percent.

"With only sixty to seventy percent of its power remaining, it should be sufficient now,"

Eldrin Chen stated calmly. With a flick of his sleeve, the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords shot forth, crisscrossing the sky before merging in an instant into a single, dazzling arc of sword light that cleaved downward.

Under the onslaught of this sword radiance, the Xavier Heavenly Flame Formation shattered with a resounding crack, split cleanly in two. Read the full novel exclusively on audio-novel`com.