Chapter 1466 : A Pact Forged in Peril

Seeing this, Azure River Path Master nodded and said, "Within the two Forbidden Land of the Lunar Crow and the Solar Crow, space itself is suppressed by a certain power. Only the border region between them is relatively safe."

"It is said that even a Celestial Immortal Great Power who once ventured deep into the Lunar Crow Domain never returned alive."

"Once he steps inside, it is unlikely he will ever emerge again."

Master of Flowing Fire Star Palace shook his head, his expression turning grim. "That man has opened a Ten-Layered Heaven. He is undoubtedly a man of immense Fortune."

"If he merely skirts the shallows of the Lunar Crow Domain, there is a significant chance he might survive and return."

At this point, Master of Flowing Fire Star Palace spoke again. "I wish to ask you, fellow Daoists, to join me in pursuing him into that domain. We must sever his last thread of hope for survival."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the other three shifted slightly.

The Anode Patriarch shook his head. "Though our friendship spans tens of millions of years, I too have a clan and family to look after. I cannot lightly risk such peril."

Profound Heavenly Path Master and Azure River Patriarch nodded in silent agreement, their stance clear without further words.

Seeing their reluctance, Master of Flowing Fire Star Palace understood they were unwilling to take the risk. Gritting his teeth, he made a promise. "Fellow Daoists, if you aid me today..." Visit AUDIO-NOVEL.COM to enjoy the complete series.

"Then, three hundred thousand years from now, within the Small Universe [a self-contained, miniature cosmos], I shall aid you in contending for the Opportunity and Fortune [a rare chance or stroke of fate] to break through to the Primordial Unity Foundation [the foundational cultivation stage of Primordial Unity]."

Upon hearing these words, the complexions of all those present shifted dramatically.

The Oblivion [the cosmic cycle of dissolution and return to primordial chaos] of a Small Universe would undoubtedly manifest countless Opportunity and Fortune.

Among these, the most precious would naturally be the treasures born from the Universe's Oblivion and Genesis [the cosmic cycle of creation], alongside other rare wonders and artifacts of the Eighth Rank Supreme Grade [the Supreme Grade of the Eighth Rank] and even the Primordial Unity Grade [the Primordial Unity Grade].

Relying solely on their own strength, their chances of seizing such treasures were slim. But with the support of the Master of Flowing Fire Star Palace, the situation changed entirely.

At this thought, they exchanged glances, then drew a deep breath and declared, "If that is the case, then we shall follow you and take this risk."

With their decision made, the four immediately plunged into the Lunar Crow Domain [a realm dominated by the sinister Lunar Crows] and began their relentless pursuit of Eldrin Chen.

As they ventured deeper into the Lunar Crow Domain, they were increasingly assailed by Lunar Crow [sinister, crow-like demonic beasts associated with lunar energy]. At first, it was mere swarms of a few hundred, but as time passed, their numbers swelled relentlessly.

Gradually, thousands, then tens of thousands of Lunar Crow converged, launching frenzied assaults upon them.

"These Lunar Crow are truly formidable foes," one of them remarked grimly.

Amidst the relentless battle, the four repeatedly fought their way out of the encirclement of the Lunar Crow [demonic birds associated with lunar energy], only to find the surrounding swarm of Lunar Crow growing ever larger.

When the horde of Lunar Crow swelled beyond hundreds of thousands, all four cultivators began to sense that something was profoundly amiss.

"What is happening? These Lunar Crow seem to be fixated on us?"

Anode Patriarch unleashed a cataclysmic surge of power, annihilating over a hundred Lunar Crow in a single strike, then voiced his confusion.

Azure River Path Master furrowed his brow slightly. His gaze swept toward Eldrin Chen ahead, and a chill gripped his heart. He noticed the Lunar Crow near Eldrin Chen were not pursuing him. Instead, they bypassed him entirely, continuing their murderous onslaught toward his own group.

A terrifying realization dawned upon him: "This is bad. We've fallen into that brat's trap."

"It's those letters and artifacts."

Master of Flowing Fire was both shocked and enraged. He hastily retrieved several objects—precisely the letters and artifacts Eldrin Chen had sent out earlier.

The truth was revealed. Eldrin Chen's use of the Immortal Courier Tower [a mystical institution for long-distance delivery] to dispatch those letters and treasures had been a ruse. His true aim was not to seek aid, but to ensure the recipients became tainted with the aura of fragments from the Lunar Crow Pot [a powerful enchanted vessel].

Understanding this, Master of Flowing Fire destroyed the artifacts in a fury, his voice trembling with wrath. "You dare scheme against me, you insolent whelp!"

"Let's go."

In the end, the Master of Flowing Fire cast a final, venomous glare at Eldrin Chen, then, with a roar of fury, unleashed a world-shaking force to slay several hundred of the demonic crows, attempting to tear open a path back through the horde.

Seeing that the others did not give chase, a flicker of calculation passed through Eldrin Chen's eyes. He immediately halted his retreat.

"Have you realized it yet?"

"A pity it is far too late."

Eldrin Chen turned to look back at the distant group, his voice calm and measured. This chapter is provided by audi novel.com. Support the original.

They were now deep within the Lunar Crow Domain [a region saturated with the power of the Lunar Crow demonic beasts]. The very space here was suppressed by the domain's pervasive energy, making any form of spatial traversal or void-shifting escape utterly impossible.

As for the Master of Flowing Fire Star Palace and his companions, they were already ensnared within a swirling vortex of hundreds of thousands of Lunar Crow [demonic crows imbued with lunar and crow-like attributes]. Fighting their way back to the relative safety of the Boundary of Solar and Lunar Polarity [the demarcation line between the domains of solar and lunar influence] would be a Herculean task.

Most crucially, the aura of the shattered Lunar Crow Pot [a potent magical vessel associated with the Lunar Crows] clung to them like a curse. As time wore on, the number of Lunar Crow drawn to that scent would only swell, potentially reaching into the millions.

Unless they could somehow purge the lingering Lunar Crow Pot aura from their very beings, escaping this day would be a feat more difficult than scaling the heavens themselves.

Yet the aura of the Lunar Crow Pot was of unparalleled purity, having been formed from a fragment of an Innate Ancient Treasure. Apart from Eldrin Chen's Primordial One Limitless Rule Power, no Earth Immortal Patriarch could refine it within a short span of time.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin Chen spoke coldly, "To be buried within the Myriad Crow Forbidden Land is a fate not undeserved for you all."

"You! You deserve death!"

Enraged beyond measure, the Master of Flowing Fire Star Palace unleashed a World-Opening sword energy to sweep through the Six Harmonies formation, seeking to carve a bloody path through the Lunar Crow [demonic crows imbued with lunar essence] encirclement and slay Eldrin Chen.

Yet Eldrin Chen remained unmoved. He merely retreated half a step, then used the Heaven-Deceiving Secret Art to conceal his form, vanishing into the boundless Netherworld.

"We must leave, now!"

Seeing Eldrin Chen disappear, the Profound Heavenly Path Master hastily grabbed the Master of Flowing Fire Star Palace, intending to combine their strength to break through the Lunar Crow siege and flee towards the Boundary of Solar and Lunar Polarity.

But the Lunar Crow within this Lunar Crow Domain were numberless. They fought their way through layer after layer of the encirclement, yet never managed to completely pierce through the besieging ring.

"The number of Lunar Crow... it must exceed a million."

They slaughtered their way forward for what felt like an age, having slain thousands of Lunar Crow. By the end, all of them were nearing the point of utter exhaustion.

The Master of Flowing Fire Star Palace swept his gaze across the surroundings, taking in the swarming hordes of Lunar Crow [a type of demonic crow associated with lunar energy], and a profound sense of despair welled up in his heart.

As supreme figures at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection realm, even those at the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm level—true Great Power Figure—could typically carve their way out with ease even when besieged by thousands of Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to immortality].

Yet, even the mightiest have their limits. When the number of assailants surpasses the millions, even these top-tier powerhouses of the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea, with their world-shaking prowess, find themselves in a situation from which there is no return.

With this grim realization, the Master of Flowing Fire Star Palace's eyes blazed crimson.

He shot a fierce glance at the Profound Heavenly Path Master beside him, then with a flick of his sleeve, unleashed a devastating palm strike.

"Agh—!"

In that instant, the Profound Heavenly Path Master was sent flying, blood spraying from his mouth, brutally struck by the Master of Flowing Fire Star Palace and hurled toward the rear.

At this moment, the grievously wounded Profound Heavenly Path Master wore an expression of utter disbelief, as if he could not fathom that an old friend of tens of millions of years would betray him.

The Master of Flowing Fire Star Palace let out a cold sneer, his voice bordering on madness. "Do not blame me. Blame your own ill fortune."

"Since you cannot fight your way out, why not serve as a distraction for me and draw away some of these Lunar Crow?"

"Go in peace. I shall care for your wife and daughter!"

"You old fiend!"

In that very instant, Profound Heaven Patriarch spat out a mouthful of reverse-flowing blood [blood forced up by rage or injury] and was plunged into a state of utter, berserk fury. Original English translation available at audio novel.com.