Chapter 1446 : Escape from the Lunar Fire Swarm

"Go—"

Seeing the Treasure Ship grievously wounded, Eldrin Chen did not hesitate for a moment. He instantly withdrew his companions into the Polarity Void Mirror and then soared into the deep void of the Boundary of Solar and Lunar Polarity.

Almost simultaneously, powerhouses at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection realm, including Violet Mystery Path Master, Breaker the True Lord, and the Beautiful Female Immortal, all surged forward.

Close behind them, several dozen Earth Immortal cultivators charged out, leaving over a thousand Immortal [cultivators who have ascended to immortality] desperately chasing in their wake.

Eldrin Chen activated the Five-Colored Aurora Evasion [a mystical technique for swift evasion], his flight speed surpassing even those at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection realm by half a measure. He swiftly broke through the encirclement of countless Lunar Crow Fire Crow [demonic crows imbued with lunar and fiery energies].

He glanced back and saw that many Immortal had already been swallowed by the endless tide of Lunar Crow Fire Crow. Only a rare few Immortal with extraordinary means had temporarily escaped the peril.

Among the several dozen Earth Immortal Patriarch [patriarchs who have attained the Earth Immortal realm], seven or eight had also been devoured by the boundless swarm of Fire Crow [demonic crows wreathed in flame]. Before such an infinite horde of Lunar Crow [demonic crows associated with lunar power], even Earth Immortal Patriarch seemed utterly insignificant.

A cultivator at the Middle Stage Earth Immortal realm, fighting to the death, could at most slay a few dozen Fire Crow before being overwhelmed and consumed by the countless others, with no chance for a second strike.

In comparison, the fallen Fire Crow were less than a drop in the ocean for a swarm numbering in the hundreds of thousands.

"Who exactly is that Lunar Crow Old Freak? To be so utterly ruthless."

Witnessing this scene, Eldrin Chen's eyes grew heavy with solemnity, and a chill ran through his heart as he spoke.

Generally speaking, when a journey through the Myriad Crow Forbidden Land is led by an Earth Immortal Great Perfection [a cultivator at the peak of the Earth Immortal realm], casualties are rarely severe. The vast majority of Immortal [cultivators who have ascended to immortality] who perish do so within the Nether Abyss Purgatory Sea [a perilous sea of netherworld flames and demonic energy], falling to the hands of Demonic Cultivator [cultivators who use unorthodox, often malevolent methods].

Who could have foreseen this sudden calamity? Over a thousand Immortal had been lost, their numbers more than halved, before they could even set foot into the Nether Abyss Purgatory Sea.

"The Myriad Crow Forbidden Land is far more perilous than I imagined," Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly. "It seems I must not venture deep within its bounds again unless absolutely necessary."

While silently conversing with Exquisite Jiang and the others, Eldrin Chen transformed into a streak of Five-Colored Aurora [a radiant, multicolored light used for high-speed travel] and soared across the Boundary of Solar and Lunar Polarity [the conceptual border between the domains of solar and lunar energies].

His Five-Colored Aurora Evasion [the evasion technique utilizing the Five-Colored Aurora] truly lived up to its reputation as a Mysterious Grade Escape Technique Divine Ability [a top-tier, esoteric movement art]. Among the gathered Earth Immortal [cultivators at the Earth Immortal realm], aside from the vanished Lunar Crow Path Master, only the Violet Mystery Path Master could match his flight speed. The rest trailed behind by a noticeable margin.

Many Earth Immortal watched his swift passage with surprise. The Violet Mystery Path Master could not help but ask, "You have concealed your true strength, honored one. May I inquire as to your esteemed identity?"

"A mere wanderer among immortals, unworthy of mention," Eldrin Chen replied dismissively, continuing his flight as a Five-Colored Aurora.

Yet, in that very instant, a piercing sense of danger erupted at the center of Eldrin Chen's brow.

"Beware, it's Lunar Crow Old Freak [a notorious and ancient demonic cultivator]!"

In that very instant, Violet Mystery Path Master cried out a warning.

A blindingly radiant black crow surged forth in a flash, its form wreathed in boundless, baleful Karmic Miasma [a corrupt and malevolent energy born from accumulated negative karma], and swept directly towards Eldrin Chen.

"Hmph—"

Without a moment's hesitation, Eldrin Chen struck. He pushed his Primordial One Indestructibility Body to its absolute limit, and in the space of a breath, his hand closed around the 'Counter-Scale Dragon-Slaying Sword' and he cleaved downward with earth-sundering force.

Forged from the Counter-Scale [the unique, reverse-growing scale of a powerful dragon, said to be its most vulnerable and potent point] and Dragon Horn of the Dragon Lord of Wei Sea, this blade now unleashed its heaven-shaking might at Eldrin's command.

To shatter his foe with a single blow, Eldrin even channeled boundless Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame [a supreme-grade celestial fire of pure yang essence] into the sword, causing it to erupt with cataclysmic power.

"*Clang!*—"

A sharp, metallic ring echoed as the black crow was utterly annihilated by the Primordial Solar Sword Aura [a sword projection imbued with the essence of the primordial sun]. A dark Immortal Sword [a sword forged with immortal techniques, possessing immense power] was sent flying backward through the air.

Simultaneously, from deep within the distant void, the Lunar Crow Old Freak let out a pained grunt. He shot a venomous glare at Eldrin Chen before vanishing once more into the fabric of the world.

"Such formidable physical prowess."

From the distant void, Breaker the True Lord's eyes gleamed, a flicker of battle intent igniting within his pupils.

Violet Mystery Path Master also showed a trace of surprise in his gaze, thinking inwardly, "He truly was concealing his strength."

Having leveraged the Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame Power to land a telling blow on Lunar Crow Patriarch, Eldrin Chen abandoned any thought of fleeing alone.

He turned back, addressing Violet Mystery Path Master: "Please, Fellow Daoist Violet Mystery, enlighten me. Who exactly is this Lunar Crow Patriarch? I bear him no grudge, so why did he attack me?"

Hearing this, Violet Mystery Path Master's expression turned grave. "That man is a notorious fiendish Patriarch from the Nether Abyss Purgatory Sea [a dread sea of fire and torment in the demonic realms], who has long made a habit of ambushing righteous-path Immortal like us."

"Over tens of millions of years, the righteous Immortal who have fallen to his hands number no fewer than several thousand, among them many Patriarch of Late Stage Earth Immortal rank or higher."

"Who knows what vile method this scourge employed to evade the detection of Divine Abyss Immortal City."

Speaking of this, Violet Mystery Patriarch's eyes turned icy cold.

He scanned their surroundings, his expression darkening further. "He must possess an artifact that attracts Lunar Crow [demonic crows associated with lunar and yin energies] and Fire Crow [demonic crows wreathed in baleful flame]. That is why we are now besieged by this horde of Fire Crow."

"He now hides in the shadows, constantly ambushing us, precisely to hinder our flight speed, thereby allowing more Fire Crow and Lunar Crow to encircle us."

"What a vile tactic."

Eldrin Chen's heart sank slightly, and then he spoke: "The most critical task at hand is to find Lunar Crow Old Freak, otherwise, if we allow him to keep interfering, we will eventually be worn down to death."

Everyone nodded upon hearing this, but Violet Mystery Path Master spoke up: "That Lunar Crow Old Freak possesses a Spatial Spiritual Treasure named the Heaven-Piercing Shuttle."

"This treasure is an Eighth Rank High-Grade Void Treasure that comes and goes as it pleases, excelling at traversing the void. Without a top-grade Spatial Spiritual Treasure, it simply cannot be contained."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, his heart growing heavy with concern.

The Heaven-Piercing Shuttle is a Spatial Spiritual Treasure adept at navigating the void. Furthermore, when wielded by Lunar Crow Old Freak, who is at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection realm, even the combined power of his Spatial Law and the Polarity Void Mirror would likely be insufficient to seal it.

Seeing this, Violet Mystery Path Master spoke again: "Perhaps we should scatter and flee separately. While we risk being picked off one by one, at least many of us might escape."

"Wait a moment."

At that very moment, Eldrin Chen suddenly spoke up.

He sent a mental transmission to Violet Mystery Path Master, Breaker the True Lord, and that peerlessly beautiful female immortal: "The three of you are all Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm] experts whose might shakes the world. Surely, you must possess Spatial Spiritual Treasure [a magical treasure capable of manipulating space]."

"If any of you possess an Eighth Rank High-Grade [the highest grade of the eighth rank] Spiritual Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact] particularly adept at sealing the void, then perhaps we still have a chance to trap that Lunar Crow Old Freak."

Upon hearing this, the several individuals were momentarily taken aback.

Soon after, Breaker the True Lord was the first to shake his head. "The treasure in my possession is more suited for escape and evasion. Its ability to seal and suppress is rather ordinary."

That beautiful female immortal also nodded, sighing softly. "Although the treasure I hold is of superior grade, its strengths lie more in concealment and stealth."

It was Violet Mystery Path Master whose resources proved exceptional. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke. "I possess two superior-grade spatial treasures. One among them is indeed proficient in sealing the void."

"However, relying on this artifact alone is likely insufficient to contain that Heaven-Piercing Shuttle [a divine ability or artifact famed for piercing through any spatial barrier]."

"I am well aware of that,"

Eldrin Chen nodded and stated directly. "However, I have mastered the power of Spatial Law [the profound laws governing space itself]. If I were to wield a spatial treasure specialized in sealing, it might be enough to temporarily suppress that Heaven-Piercing Shuttle."

"Entrust its activation to you?"

Upon hearing this, Violet Mystery Path Master's countenance shifted subtly, a flicker of unease passing through his eyes.