Chapter 1530 : A Desperate Gambit in the Void

Realizing the disparity in combat strength between the two sides, Eldrin Chen could not help but furrow his brow slightly.

In this battle, the Demonic Tribe possessed a full five beings at the Dual Taiyi Foundation [a profound cultivation stage where one's foundation is perfected in both Yin and Yang aspects] level, and they held at least four Taiyi Immortal Weapon [supreme immortal-grade weapons of immense power] as their trump cards.

Even if the Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor possessed combat power unparalleled in history, capable of suppressing five Dual Taiyi Foundation cultivators single-handedly, the remaining thirteen Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators who have ascended to the very threshold of true Celestial Immortality] would not be easy to deal with.

On their own side, they had Eldrin Chen, Glaze Qu, Zixuan the Daoist, and the Separated Flame Deity—four combatants with Half-Step Celestial Immortal level strength. Even counting the Life Emperor, that made only five.

With such means alone, confronting thirteen Half-Step Celestial Immortal foes would likely prove insufficient.

Seeing this, the others also fell into contemplation. Lyra Jiang could not help but speak: "What should we do?" "Let us not rush into action just yet."

After a moment of thought, Eldrin Chen spoke: "First, let the Demonic Tribe exhaust themselves breaking the Formation [a complex array or defensive barrier powered by spiritual energy]. Let the formation consume their Mana [the spiritual energy or life force used to power techniques and spells]." "At the critical moment, we will use the Spatial Spiritual Treasure [a rare treasure capable of manipulating space] to shatter their blockade and carve a path for the Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor and the others."

Having said this, Eldrin Chen used the Yin-Yang Void Realm [a treasure that creates a pocket dimension balanced between Yin and Yang] to conceal everyone within the starry void, then proceeded deeper into the Life Star Domain. Meanwhile, the fierce battle within the Ancient Domain of Life grew increasingly intense.

As the powerful experts of the Demonic Tribe attacked in unison, the Formation within the Ancient Domain of Life began to be gradually suppressed.

Thus, time flowed on. In the blink of an eye, several decades passed. The Formation of the Ancient Domain of Life ultimately could not hold out and completely sealed off the vast expanse of starry space. "Attack!" Your portal to cultivation novels: audio-novel`com.

As the Ancient Domain of Life [an ancient and sacred realm brimming with primordial life force] was breached, the assembled Demon Immortal [cultivators who have ascended to the immortal realm] could not contain their ecstatic expressions.

Ancestor Western Geng was the first to strike. Soaring into the air, he brandished a Radiant World Heavenly Saber [a celestial blade of peerless brilliance] and cleaved directly into the heart of the Ancient Domain of Life. This Heavenly Saber blazed with a light so intense it was blinding—a rare and formidable Taiyi Immortal Weapon [a supreme-grade immortal artifact of immense power].

"You whelp of the White Tiger Clan, how dare you act so insolently before this venerable one?" A cold, disdainful voice echoed from within the Ancient Domain of Life at that very moment.

An elder soared skyward. With a mere flick of his sleeve, an overwhelming and earth-shaking surge of Mana [the refined spiritual energy cultivated by immortals] swept through the heavens, its force so immense it sent even that Taiyi Immortal Weapon hurtling backwards.

"Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor!"

The moment they laid eyes upon the elder, the complexions of all present shifted dramatically.

The Phoenix Maiden [a noble scion of the phoenix lineage], Yuezhuo, narrowed her eyes slightly before speaking with a composed smile. "In the presence of the Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor, we would not dare to be presumptuous. Today, the five of us shall join forces to seek your instruction, Ancient Ancestor [a title for a venerable and immensely powerful progenitor]."

As her words faded, she flicked her sleeve, unleashing a violet silk ribbon—another Taiyi Immortal Weapon whose might was renowned throughout the world.

In that instant, the Earth Sovereign [a sovereign who commands the power of the earth], the True Dragon Crown Prince [the heir to the true dragon throne], and the Nanxu Demon Venerable [a venerable and powerful demon lord]—all three possessing the Dual Taiyi Foundation [a supreme dual foundation at the Taiyi stage]—soared into the sky to join the assault, encircling the Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor. "BOOM!"

In the blink of an eye, a cataclysmic battle of epoch-shaking proportions erupted in full fury.

The five Dual Taiyi Foundation [cultivators who have established both their Primordial Spirit and physical foundation at the Taiyi realm] besieging Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor all wielded immensely powerful Taiyi Immortal Weapon [an immortal-grade treasure of the Taiyi realm], with the sole exception of Nanxu Demon Venerable.

Yet, Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor was Valerius [a name meaning 'the strong one']. As the second-ranked supreme genius on the Heaven-Opening Ranking [a legendary list ranking the most formidable talents across the realms], his combat prowess shook heaven and earth. Moreover, he possessed three peerless, epoch-defying treasures.

These three treasures were named the 'Myriad Spirits Purifying Vase', the 'Myriad Laws Wondrous Tree', and the 'Eternity Emptiness'. Each was a supreme-grade Taiyi Immortal Weapon [an immortal-grade treasure of the Taiyi realm], weapons of miraculous and unparalleled power.

Among them, the Myriad Spirits Purifying Vase was a unique treasure of storage. It was said to be capable of containing the Mana [the spiritual energy or life force used to power techniques and treasures] equivalent to half a Minor Universe [a self-contained pocket dimension or lesser cosmos], making it a world-shaking vessel for energy reserves.

Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor's own Mana [the spiritual energy or life force used to power techniques and treasures] reserves were already the most profound beneath the Heaven Immortal [the realm of a true Celestial Immortal] realm. With the Myriad Spirits Purifying Vase in hand, his Mana could even rival that of some early-stage Heaven Immortal [the realm of a true Celestial Immortal] powerhouses.

Furthermore, the Myriad Spirits Purifying Vase possessed the wondrous ability to amplify Mana [the spiritual energy or life force used to power techniques and treasures] and Divine Ability [a supreme mystical technique or supernatural power]. Using this treasure to assist in channeling an Immortal Treasure [an immortal-grade magical artifact] or unleashing a Divine Ability [a supreme mystical technique or supernatural power] could increase their destructive might by thirty percent.

The Myriad Laws Wondrous Tree was even more profoundly Mysterious Profound [unfathomably deep and mysterious]. It was said to have evolved over ten thousand different Divine Ability [supreme mystical techniques or supernatural powers] within it. A casual strike from it could unleash a torrent of a thousand such techniques, truly earning its title as a supreme Mysterious Profound [unfathomably deep and mysterious] treasure.

The final treasure, 'Eternity Emptiness', was exceedingly rare. Rumor held that this was Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor's ultimate trump card. Yet, over tens of millions of years, no foe had ever been deemed worthy enough to force him to deploy this ultimate treasure.

Now, facing five terrifyingly powerful enemies, Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor seemed utterly unperturbed.

With a mere flick of his sleeve, he drew forth an emerald-green branch. A single, seemingly casual sweep unleashed a deluge of ten thousand Divine Ability [supreme mystical techniques or supernatural powers] and wondrous arts. An endless tide of divine chains of order surged forth, drowning everything in their path.

Even five supreme Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators who have nearly ascended to the Celestial Immortal realm] found themselves forced into retreat against this onslaught of billions of Divine Ability [profound supernatural powers], unexpectedly falling into a disadvantageous position.

The other four, shielded by their Taiyi Immortal Weapon [supreme immortal-grade weapons], emerged largely unscathed. However, Nanxu Demon Venerable, lacking such a paramount treasure for protection, was instantly lashed until his flesh split and bones showed, sent hurtling and bleeding across starry voids spanning who knows how many trillions of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters].

"Myriad Laws Wondrous Tree [a divine tree that embodies and commands the essence of countless natural laws]."

"Such formidable power. Is this the might of the second-ranked existence on the Heaven-Opening Ranking [a legendary ranking of the most powerful beings in existence]?"

Witnessing the Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor [an ancient progenitor revered by myriad spirits] unleash his divine might, Eldrin Chen felt a jolt of shock, his heart filling with awe.

Each of these five supreme Half-Step Celestial Immortal possessed earth-shattering power. Eldrin Chen estimated that even if myself fought with all my strength, I could likely withstand no more than thirty exchanges against any one of them. Read, share, and discuss at audio-novel`com.

Yet here was the Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor, facing five alone. With merely his own power, he wielded a single Taiyi Rare Treasure [a treasure of supreme rarity and power from the primordial Taiyi era] to shake the heavens and earth. A single move from him suppressed even these top-tier Half-Step Celestial Immortal, forcing them into a disadvantage. Such capability was utterly beyond expectation.

"This Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor... perhaps he has already cultivated three Primordial Foundation [the foundational, primordial spiritual cores of a cultivator's power]."

"Even if his combat prowess does not quite match a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a peerless master among Celestial Immortals], he should still possess the strength to contend with a true Heaven Immortal [a fully ascended Celestial Immortal], such as the Dragon King of the Western Abyss." Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a flicker of relief crossing his brow.

He had initially believed the Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor's strength could likely hold off two or three opponents with a Dual Taiyi Foundation [a foundation built upon two supreme primordial principles]. He never imagined the ancestor could face five alone and still hold a subtle upper hand. This sight allowed him to release a breath he hadn't realized he was holding.

Simultaneously, the five Demon Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to the immortal realm] facing Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor wore expressions of utmost gravity.

The True Dragon Crown Prince drew a deep breath and spoke, "This Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor is indeed a formidable threat to our very core. Fellow lords, first slay the Life Emperor [the sovereign ruler embodying the Dao of Life], then lend us your aid."

Upon hearing this, the assembled Great Emperor of the Demon Race [supreme rulers of the demonic tribes] acted in unison, launching their assault towards that paramount powerhouse, the Life Emperor.

Clad in a flowing azure gown, the Life Emperor was a peerless beauty, an empress of breathtaking elegance. As the combined onslaught descended upon her, her eyes narrowed slightly. In an instant, she unfurled a barrier that blotted out the heavens and obscured the sun.

Yet, Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor's brow furrowed slightly. This barrier was the Life Empress's innate supreme treasure, known as the "Life Heavenly Barrier" [a divine shield born with its wielder, representing ultimate defense]. It was reputed to be the foremost defensive Imperial Armament [a weapon of emperor-grade power] within this Minor Universe [a self-contained cosmos smaller than a major universe].

However, this treasure was, after all, merely a single Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure [a treasure of the highest order, capable of splitting the heavens]. It was insufficient to withstand the assault of thirteen Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators who have nearly ascended to the celestial immortal realm]. Seeing this, Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor manifested a Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power] to parry the attackers' strikes. With a sweep of his sleeve, he then wielded the Myriad Laws Wondrous Tree.

In a Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time], ten thousand Divine Ability transformed into billions upon trillions of celestial swords that crisscrossed the void. Dazzling Sword Qi [sword energy] inundated the boundless starry expanse, halting the advance of the Demonic Tribe [a race or faction of demons] Half-Step Celestial Immortal.

Having blocked the multitude with a single move, Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor spoke without delay, "Withdraw now." Understanding his intent, the Life Empress moved with tacit understanding, retreating swiftly into the depths of the Void [the formless, empty space between realms].

Alas, the Demonic Tribe powerhouses had come prepared. They had long since sealed the entire starry region with a Spatial Supreme Treasure [a treasure of the highest order that manipulates space], trapping the Life Emperor and making a swift escape impossible for the moment. Visit http://www . audio-novel.com to enjoy the complete series.