Chapter 1521 : A Dragon's Heart in the Void

Simultaneously, the group traversed through the Boundless Starry Sky [a vast, star-filled expanse of the cosmos].

As they continuously navigated the Void [the empty space between celestial bodies], Eldrin Chen took stock of their gains, and an overwhelming surge of joy began to swell within his heart.

However, now was not the time to divide the spoils. Eldrin Chen looked beyond the Boundless Starry Sky and declared, "Our most urgent task is to refine the Dragon-Phoenix Ascension Pill [a legendary elixir said to grant immense power through the union of dragon and phoenix essences], enabling Lyra and the others to break through to the Seventh Level Earth Immortal [the seventh stage of the Earth Immortal cultivation realm, a significant milestone]."

"Currently, we have gathered one of the two primary ingredients for the Dragon-Phoenix Ascension Pill. The remaining component, the True Dragon Inner Core [the crystallized spiritual essence from the heart of a true dragon], lies far away in the Crimson Dragon Star Domain [a star system ruled by crimson-scaled dragons]."

"To prevent our enemies from reacting in time, we must strike with the speed of lightning—before news of the Ancient Immortal Phoenix Star's [a legendary celestial body associated with ancient phoenixes] destruction spreads—and seize a sufficient number of True Dragon Inner Core."

Hearing this, everyone nodded slightly in agreement.

Divine Lord Glaze pondered for a moment before speaking, "However, our Mana [the spiritual energy used to power cultivation arts and techniques] reserves are significantly depleted. Is it not too hasty to immediately assault the Crimson Dragon Ancient Star [the primary world within the Crimson Dragon Star Domain]?"

"This is the best possible moment,"

Eldrin Chen shook his head and continued, "Word of the Ancient Immortal Phoenix Star's fate has undoubtedly already spread. It won't be long before every major clan receives the news."

"By then, the great powers within this Minor Universe [a self-contained, smaller cosmic realm] will heighten their defenses, and their connections with their kin in the Immortal Domain [the primary realm of immortals and higher cultivation] will deepen." This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio novel.com.

"By that time, attempting to breach the Crimson Dragon Star Domain will likely be far more difficult."

Zixuan the Daoist also nodded and spoke, "The destruction of the Ancient Immortal Phoenix Star is enough to shake the entire Minor Universe."

"If the intelligence apparatus of the Crimson Dragon Great Emperor is not blind, I believe they will receive the news very soon." Hearing this, Nyssa Qu nodded slightly and said, "In that case, let us act immediately."

With those words, the group continued towards the Crimson Dragon Star Domain, arriving within its bounds not long after.

Upon reaching the Crimson Dragon Star Realm, Eldrin Chen noticed it differed from the Immortal Phoenix Star Domain.

He observed that within the Crimson Dragon Star Domain, there were still quite a few Dragon Race Great Sage scattered throughout the domain. "It seems the Dragon Race in this Minor Universe are somewhat more confident than the Frost Phoenix Clan."

Gazing upon the Crimson Dragon Star Domain before him, Eldrin Chen murmured softly.

Zixuan the Daoist gave a slight nod and said, "Their dispersal is also an advantage; it grants us the opportunity to defeat them one by one."

"True enough."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement and immediately stepped into the Crimson Dragon Star Domain.

This time, their objective was clear—they had come specifically for the Great Saint of the True Dragon lineage. Thus, their actions were executed with unparalleled swiftness.

They divided their forces into three prongs, led respectively by Eldrin Chen, Zixuan the Daoist, and Nyssa Qu. Each group charged into the Crimson Dragon Star Domain from a different direction.

Striking with the speed of lightning, they breached several crucial Dragon Race stellar strongholds in an exceedingly short time, slaying five Dragon Race Great Sage.

It was upon the death of the fifth True Dragon Great Sage that Crimson Dragon Great Emperor was finally roused to fury. "Wretched fiend, prepare to die!"

At that moment, Eldrin Chen had just finished vanquishing a True Dragon Great Sage when a thunderous roar of rage echoed from within the Void.

Then, he beheld a crimson furnace soaring into the heavens. This Dragon Race Great Emperor, wielding the Imperial Armament known as the Crimson Dragon Heaven-Refining Furnace, descended with the intent to crush Eldrin Chen in a single, decisive strike.

"You wish to kill me?"

"I fear it will not be so simple."

Eldrin Chen spoke calmly. With a flick of his sleeve, he unleashed a Pure Yang Sword Radiance that shot forth, clashing directly with the Crimson Dragon Heaven-Refining Furnace in a dazzling display of power.

Back when Eldrin Chen first made his breakthrough, his combat prowess had already seen a significant leap. However, there still remained a considerable gap between his strength and that of a Half-Step Celestial Immortal.

At present, the reason he possesses the combat power of a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the very threshold of true immortality] is primarily due to the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss.

When this Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss advanced, nourished by the Acquired Primordial Origin Qi [a supreme-grade spiritual energy source of the highest order], it gave birth to three Taiyi Dao Patterns [Dao patterns representing the supreme unity of the Great Beginning], transforming it into a top-tier Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade magical treasure of legendary power].

For such a world-shaking treasure, merely merging its three Taiyi Dao Patterns can condense a Taiyi Dao Principle [the fundamental principle of the Great Beginning], allowing it to become the legendary Taiyi Immortal Weapon [an immortal weapon embodying the Dao of the Great Beginning].

Even though it has not yet crossed that final threshold, its power already surpasses that of a single-pattern Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure by fifty percent, a testament to its terrifying might.

With this Lifebound Immortal Sword [an immortal sword bound to its wielder's life and soul], Eldrin Chen's offensive capabilities underwent a startling metamorphosis, now sufficient to contend with a Half-Step Celestial Immortal.

Coupled with the defensive prowess of his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a physique of legendary resilience, as unyielding as the primordial chaos], the current Eldrin Chen may not dare claim he could withstand opponents like Divine Lord Glaze, but against a foe like the former Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace, he should be more than a match. Original publication: audio-novel.com (official site) - The source of this chapter.

In that moment, he channeled the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss against the Crimson Dragon Great Emperor, and for a time, he did not fall into a disadvantageous position.

"Damnation!"

Seeing that he could not subdue Eldrin Chen, the Crimson Dragon Great Emperor's expression turned icy.

His gaze swept towards the Crimson Dragon Ancient Star, and he immediately called out in a loud voice, "Seventh Son, aid your father at once!" "Boom!"

As the words of Crimson Dragon Great Emperor fell, Crimson Dragon Ancient Star shuddered violently.

Immediately after, a dazzling golden being strode forth, wielding an Immortal Iron Staff that cleaved through the void to strike.

"Trouble!"

Lyra Jiang urgently channeled her Black Dragon Ancient Cauldron to block, yet felt only a numbing shock in her palms as the Black Dragon Ancient Cauldron itself was sent flying backward.

Eldrin Chen swiftly activated his Crimson Dragon Ancient Cauldron to intercept the golden being's assault. Only then did he perceive the newcomer's extraordinary bearing; their aura seemed to belong to the Dragon Race, yet held a distinct difference from that of a True Dragon.

"Bixie."

In an instant, Eldrin Chen deduced the newcomer's origin, his voice tinged with astonishment.

The Crimson Dragon Great Emperor, brimming with pride for the Bixie, declared coldly, "This is my seventh son, Bixie. He recently ascended to the Great Emperor realm, becoming the eleventh Great Emperor in this cosmos."

"Two Great Emperor from one lineage. To perish by our hands is an honor you can scarcely deserve."

"Two Great Emperor..."

"Does that not equate to the combat power of two Half-Step Celestial Immortal?"

Eldrin Chen's heart sank slightly. He scrutinized Bixie the Great Emperor more closely and instantly sensed something amiss. Although this Bixie the Great Emperor possessed an immensely powerful physical body, the sense of threat it projected to Eldrin Chen fell short of that emanating from Crimson Dragon Great Emperor.

The impression Crimson Dragon Great Emperor gave Eldrin Chen was that of an entity capable of single-handedly defeating twelve or thirteen Earth Immortal Great Perfection cultivators, a benchmark for a relatively standard Half-Step Celestial Immortal combatant.

However, Bixie the Great Emperor's aura suggested to Eldrin Chen it could, at most, contend with eight Earth Immortal Great Perfection experts, placing it roughly on par with Separated Flame Deity.

"It possesses the foundational strength of the Taiyi Realm [the realm of the Primordial Unity, a pinnacle stage for Earth Immortals], yet it has not opened its own Earth Immortal World [an inner world cultivated by Earth Immortals], nor does it benefit from the empowerment granted by the authority of a Minor Universe [a self-contained, lesser cosmos]. Its overall combat efficacy seems diminished by a notch."

Having roughly gauged the disparity in combat power, Eldrin Chen felt a wave of relief. He simultaneously activated the Crimson Dragon Ancient Cauldron and the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss to parry the onslaught, retreating step by step as he fought.

In the brief span of this delaying action, Divine Lord Glaze and Zixuan the Daoist had already torn through the Void [the formless, empty space between dimensions] and arrived.

Zixuan the Daoist intercepted Bixie the Great Emperor, while Divine Lord Glaze launched an assault against Crimson Dragon Great Emperor, immediately suppressing the ferocious momentum of the two Dragon Race Great Emperor.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen, Lyra Jiang, and the others swiftly joined the fray, encircling and attacking the two adversaries. This chapter is provided by audio–novel.com. Support the original.