Chapter 1484 : The Nether Sea's Perilous Trial

After the three departed, they returned from the depths of the Netherworld Small Universe after a mere two thousand years.

Each possessed combat power at the Late Stage Earth Immortal level and had only brought thirty thousand pieces of Incense Offering Celestial Silver [a special celestial currency used for offerings and transactions in the higher realms], so they did not encounter any significant trouble.

Upon their return, they brought back eighty-three vials of the Galaxy Star Sand Pill [a precious cultivation pill refined from the essence of stellar sands], which greatly alleviated the pressure on everyone.

Eldrin Chen distributed seventy-two of these vials and then spoke, "The upcoming assault on the Nether Sea Blessed Land will be the most arduous battle yet."

"First, restore your strength. We can resume the fight once your World's Origin [the foundational life force and essence of a cultivator's internal world] is recovered."

Hearing this, the group immediately began refining the Galaxy Star Sand Pill, continuously replenishing their World's Origin power.

Thus, three thousand years passed in the blink of an eye. With most of their depleted essence restored, Eldrin Chen finally allowed himself a slight sigh of relief.

Only when everyone emerged from seclusion did Eldrin Chen turn his gaze towards the location of the Nether Sea Blessed Land, pondering aloud:

"This Nether Sea Blessed Land is a Supreme Grade Blessed Land [a land of the highest tier, overflowing with spiritual energy and natural blessings]. Although it is now unstable, its power corrupted by the influence of Heavenly Path Oblivion [a profound and destructive force that erodes existence],"

"harnessing it to activate the Nether Sea Pearl [a powerful magical treasure born from the Nether Sea's essence] will likely still make it a formidable foe to contend with." Dive deeper into the Dao at audi novel.com.

Energy Abyss Chen [the Patriarch of the Chen Clan] pondered for a moment before speaking, "Regardless, we must try first."

"Then let us act."

Eldrin Chen [the Sword Immortal and leader of the Chen Clan] gave a nod. At his command, several thousand Divine Spirits [powerful beings one step below Celestial Immortals] unleashed their attacks in unison.

The combined might of so many Divine Spirits was truly staggering, surpassing the force unleashed when Thousand Dragon Lake [a powerful demonic force] besieged the Returning Abyss Sea Region [a major sea region] by many times over.

Yet, this formidable assault crashed against the Mountain Protection Formation [a powerful defensive array] without generating any significant strain upon it.

"What a potent Nether Sea Pearl [a supreme defensive treasure of the Netherworld]."

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen felt a faint tremor between his brows.

The Nether Sea Pearl was a defensive Netherworld Supreme Treasure [a treasure of the highest grade from the Netherworld]. Its offensive power was virtually nonexistent. Previously, when the formation drove it to attack by sheer brute force, it had forced Exquisite Jiang [Eldrin's wife and a powerful cultivator] to fully activate the Black Dragon Ancient Cauldron [an ancient defensive cauldron] to withstand it.

Now, with its full defensive power finally manifesting, the ancient treasure revealed its true strength, capable of withstanding assaults at the Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a realm just below true Celestial Immortality] level.

Seeing this, Heaven Abyss Path Master [a powerful ally] could not help but ask, "Can we not use a Spatial Spiritual Treasure [a treasure that manipulates space] to infiltrate and deal with them directly?"

Eldrin Chen shook his head and spoke, "Within the Nether Sea Blessed Land [a sacred land imbued with the power of the Nether Sea], there is a Eighth Rank High-Grade [a very high level of power] Heavenly God [a powerful divine being] Sealing Stone. Reinforced by a Formation [a structured array of energy used for defense or amplification], it has locked down the surrounding space."

"Without a top-tier Spatial Supreme Treasure [an artifact of the highest order capable of manipulating space], it is impossible for us to infiltrate the place."

Hearing this, everyone's brows furrowed slightly in concern.

The Heaven Abyss Path Master pondered for a moment before finally stating, "If that is the case, then we have no choice but to launch a direct assault."

Once the decision to attack head-on was made, the group immediately unleashed their full power. They channeled the might of the Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame Grand Formation [a grand formation harnessing the primordial power of the sun and heavenly fire], releasing boundless Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame [the primordial, purifying fire of the sun] to incinerate the Nether Sea Blessed Land.

Exquisite Jiang and Eldrin Chen joined the assault with their full might. They summoned forth the Ancient Crimson Dragon Cauldron [an ancient cauldron artifact imbued with the power of a crimson dragon] and the Black Dragon Ancient Cauldron [an ancient cauldron artifact imbued with the power of a black dragon], bringing down cataclysmic force upon their target.

Under this relentless onslaught, the Nether Sea Blessed Land finally began to tremble and shake, showing the first signs of imminent collapse.

"It's still not enough," someone murmured.

Seeing that their combined power was still insufficient, Eldrin Chen ordered three World-Ending Cannon [cataclysmic siege weapons of immense destructive power] to be brought forward.

Each World-Ending Cannon was as massive as a Stellar [celestial body, like a star]. A single blast from one was comparable to the full-force strike of an Earth Immortal Great Perfection [a cultivator who has reached the pinnacle of the Earth Immortal realm]. Their continuous, thunderous bombardment became the final straw that broke the Nether Sea Blessed Land's defenses.

No one knew how long the great battle had raged. With one final, earth-shattering roar, the Nether Sea Blessed Land [a realm of profound spiritual power] was finally, violently, torn asunder.

"The grand formation is broken."

Witnessing the shattering of the formation, the various Divine Spirits [powerful spiritual entities] all revealed expressions of wild elation.

Yet, Eldrin Chen sensed something amiss. He looked at the others and voiced his doubt, "The Nether Sea Pearl [a legendary oceanic treasure] draws its power from a Supreme Grade Blessed Land [a realm of the highest spiritual quality]. In theory, its energy should be nearly limitless."

"Even if this Supreme Grade Blessed Land were severely depleted, it should not have fallen so swiftly."

Exquisite Jiang murmured, a flicker of uncertainty in her tone, "Are you suggesting…" Your portal to cultivation novels: audio-novel.com (official site).

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, his expression grave. "It seems the greater part of this Blessed Land's power was siphoned away… drawn by something else."

"ROAR—"

As if to confirm his suspicion, a draconic bellow that shook the heavens echoed forth. From the heart of the Nether Sea Blessed Land, an ancient Black Dragon [a primordial dragon of immense power] uncoiled, its serpentine body spanning countless millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters].

Its scales were vaster than Stellar [celestial bodies]. Its elongated form coiled around the Central Black Hole of the Nether River Galaxy [a vast, dark river of stars], and billions of Stellar seemed to orbit it in silent reverence.

"Primordial Era Nether Dragon."

Ancient Ruins Nether Lord spoke slowly, his voice tinged with a dry rasp. "A Primordial Era Nether Dragon that has cultivated the Primordial Unity Immortal Body has long since stepped into the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm."

"Insects."

"Was it you who disturbed my slumber?"

At that moment, the Primordial Era Nether Dragon slowly spoke, the somber light radiating from its pupils casting a pall of intimidation over the entire Netherworld Small Universe.

In that instant, everyone comprehended the origin of this Primordial Era Nether Dragon.

It was revered as the Nether Dragon Great Emperor, a progenitor True Dragon born from the very genesis of this Universe, its form coalesced from the Netherworld Origin [the foundational essence of the Netherworld] of this Netherworld Small Universe. It stood as one of the most ancient existences within the Universe.

It had lived for untold tens of millions of years, surviving from the dawn of Antiquity-Tracing's era to the present day. Even the collapse of the Heavenly Path [the cosmic laws of cultivation] within the Netherworld Small Universe had failed to claim its life.

"A Primordial Era True Dragon that has existed since the very inception of this Universe."

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, his gaze burning like twin torches as he regarded the Primordial Era Nether Dragon. "Your power appears to blaze like the midday sun, yet its true nature is hollow and unsteady."

"If my deduction is correct," Eldrin Chen spoke, his voice resonating with certainty, "after the collapse of your Netherworld Small Universe and the shattering of your Heavenly Path [a supreme cultivation method], you have already suffered grievous wounds."

"Your current seclusion within the Nether Sea Blessed Land [a land of profound spiritual energy] is merely to recuperate from those injuries."

Hearing this, the hearts of the assembled cultivators steadied. Their gazes turned towards the Primordial Era Nether Dragon [an ancient dragon born from the primordial chaos of the Netherworld], and a glimmer of hope and anticipation dawned in their eyes.

Had they faced a Primordial Era Nether Dragon at the peak of its power, today's battle would have ended in inevitable retreat, with the best outcome being heavy casualties, and the worst, utter annihilation.

But against a severely wounded Primordial Era Nether Dragon, they at least stood a fighting chance.

"ROAR—!"

Having its weakness exposed, the Primordial Era Nether Dragon's pupils contracted, emitting a glacial, murderous light.

It fixed its gaze upon Eldrin Chen, its voice dripping with icy contempt. "Ant, who dares wield an Imperial Weapon [a weapon forged for and used by an Emperor]. You possess a certain... Extraordinary quality."

"Yet you are but at the Great Sage realm [a powerful cultivation stage below the Emperor]. Do you believe that merely holding an Imperial Weapon grants you the power to defy the heavens and challenge an Emperor?"

"Today, I shall show you the true meaning of the Great Emperor Realm [the sovereign realm of cultivation, where one commands laws and reigns supreme]!"

"Boom—"

With a deafening roar that shook the very foundations of the Great Universe, the Primordial Era Nether Dragon [a primordial dragon born from the chaos of the netherworld] surged across the heavens and earth. Its tail lashed out, sweeping up a river of stars and hurling it forward with cataclysmic force.

"Incredible power!"

Eldrin Chen poured all his strength into activating the Ancient Crimson Dragon Cauldron [an ancient cauldron forged with the essence of a crimson dragon] to defend himself. Yet, even with the cauldron's immense power bolstering him, he found it nearly impossible to withstand the assault of the Primordial Era Nether Dragon. The impact sent him hurtling through the void.

Fortunately, aided by the Ancient Crimson Dragon Cauldron, Eldrin Chen managed to block the blow and did not suffer any grievous wounds. Visit audio-novel . com to enjoy the complete series.