Chapter 1445 : Shadow Crow Patriarch

These 2 crows, 1 of Yin and 1 of Yang, were fated never to meet across all their lifetimes. Yet whenever an immortal passed by, whether traveling through the Yin side or the Yang side, they risked being ambushed by these 2 mysterious demonic birds.

It is said that even figures at the level of Celestial Immortals once attempted to tread the domain of the Shadow Crows, seeking to uncover the secrets within, only to be devoured by the endless flock.

There were also ancient immortal masters who once ventured into the deepest reaches of the Fire Crow Forbidden Lands, only to emerge completely hairless—every strand of beard and hair scorched away—fleeing in such a state. From that day forth, they never spoke another word of what transpired within.

"Both the Shadow Crow Forbidden Ground and the Blaze Crow Forbidden Ground are extremely perilous."

"We passed through the boundary between Yin and Yang, where we encountered the fewest Shadow Crows and Fire Crows. As long as we proceed cautiously and avoid alarming large flocks of demonic crows, we should safely reach the Abyssal Purgatorial Sea."

Elder Zixuan (Person Name) reminded with a grave expression. Without further delay, he immediately activated the ancient vessel and soared into the 10-1000 Crow Forbidden Zone (Location).

The ancient vessel sailed ceaselessly through the 10-1000 Crow Forbidden Zone. Eldrin gazed calmly at his surroundings, observing how the interwoven energies of Yin and Yang crisscrossed the void, forming magnificent lights of sublime duality.

An invisible line of demarcation cleaved the boundless cosmos into yin and yang, severing the netherworld from the mortal realm.

The energies of purity and turbidity stood in stark contrast, cleaving heaven and earth with a single demarcation line.

"Such a magnificent spectacle—I never even dared to imagine witnessing it in this lifetime while cultivating."

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured inwardly, faintly realizing he had gained some rare insight into the forces of Yin and Yang.

He let out a soft sigh and murmured to himself, "Chaos divides into Yin and Yang; Yin and Yang give rise to the 5 Elements; the 5 Elements beget all things."

"My Great 5 Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder fails to achieve further refinement precisely because of its 'Pure Yang' nature—this quality constitutes both its strength and its fatal flaw."

"To evolve into the Chaos Divine Thunder, 1 must first fully comprehend the Great 5 Elements Pure Yin Divine Thunder, then completely merge the 2 divine thunders into 1, ultimately reversing to the primordial chaos state."

In a fleeting moment of inspiration, Eldrin began to meditate slowly, seeking to comprehend the Great 5 Elements Pure Yin Divine Thunder.

Yet after a long while, his eyes slightly furrowed as he reluctantly abandoned the deduction.

To comprehend the Great 5 Elements Pure Yin Divine Thunder with a masculine constitution was an exceedingly arduous endeavor, as an intangible restriction barred his path.

"It seems the time has not yet come."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, yet felt no trace of discouragement.

At his level of cultivation, he faintly grasped the terrifying nature of the Primordial Chaos Divine Thunder. It was likely 1 of the most formidable offensive supernatural powers within the primordial chaos, existing at the very least on the level of a supreme supernatural power.

Supreme Unity, Grand Luo, and Primordial Chaos correspond to the 3 realms of the Celestial Immortal of Supreme Unity, the Golden Immortal of Grand Luo, and the Ancestral Sage of the Dao.

Divine abilities and treasures bearing the title of "Primordial Chaos" are themselves supreme existences at the level of Dao Ancestors and Immortal Sages, revered as Primordial Chaos Spiritual Treasures and Primordial Chaos Divine Abilities.

For such divine abilities and treasures are of the supreme and most exalted kind, hence they are also known as the Peerless Grade.

Such divine power, even with a complete cultivation method, was not something that could be mastered at his current realm. To grasp even a sliver of its essence would already be considered an unparalleled great opportunity.

"Beware your foe."

Just as Eldrin seemed to grasp some profound insight, Daoist Zixuan suddenly exclaimed in a resonant voice.

Eldrin looked up and saw thousands of brilliantly radiant fire crows soaring into the sky, their wings beating as they pursued the Ancient Sky-Sojourning Vessel.

Elder Zixuan hastily activated the ancient vessel's grand defensive formation before plunging headfirst into the Netherrealm's domain.

Watching the treasure ship sink into the netherworld, the fire crows finally ceased their pursuit, yet continued to follow the ancient vessel from a distance.

It was only then that Eldrin noticed these fire crows possessed cultivation bases of immense power, each 1 comparable to an immortal at the early Ascension stage.

"So many fire crows."

Eldrin’s heart skipped a beat. A single Fire Crow might not be cause for alarm, but being surrounded by a swarm of several 1000 would send even a Perfected Earth Immortal fleeing for their life.

What was even more terrifying was that within this Forbidden Ground of 10 1000 Crows, the number of fire crows was not merely in the millions, tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions.

With so many fire crows, each comparable to an immortal, it was no wonder even a mighty Celestial Immortal could perish within their midst.

The ancient vessel had temporarily shaken off the fire crows' pursuit. Daoist Zixuan let out a slight sigh of relief before speaking, "Fortunately, we're at the edge where Yin and Yang converge—the fire crows and shadow crows possess fewer innate attributes here."

"As long as we proceed with caution, we shouldn't draw too many Shadow Crows and Fire Crows to surround us..."

"Damn it!"

As Daoist Zixuan spoke halfway through his sentence, his expression abruptly shifted. He swiftly activated the ancient ship’s defensive formation to its absolute limit.

But in the distant gloom, a dark mass of shadow crows swarmed forth like a thundercloud, their numbers exceeding 1 100 1000.

"Hurry to the Fire Crow Forbidden Land."

At that moment, even Broken Cauldron True Monarch could no longer remain seated. He immediately summoned his divine power to ward off the boundless shadow crows while urging Daoist Zixuan to steer the ancient vessel toward the other side.

Seeing this, Eldrin (Person Name) and the other immortals also unleashed their various divine abilities 1 after another, joining forces to resist the boundless shadow crows.

It was in that brief moment of resistance that Daoist Zixuan urged the ancient vessel to soar into the realm of the living world.

With this final step completed, countless shadow crows were blocked on the other side of the Nether Domain. Daoist Zi Xuan couldn't help but heave a heavy sigh of relief.

The expressions of the group darkened considerably. The stunningly beautiful female cultivator at the Earth Immortal realm’s Great Perfection stage couldn’t help but remark, “Fellow Daoist Zixuan, didn’t you say there were no large-scale flocks of Shadow Crows and Ember Crows in this area where Yin and Yang converge?”

"A mere mishap."

Daoist Zixuan shook his head, then declared with confidence, "I have traversed the 10-1000 Crow Forbidden Lands 7 times, yet this is the first occasion I have encountered such a phenomenon."

"However, in this old man's experience, a horde of 1 100 1000 Shadow Crows and Fire Crows gathering at the boundary between Yin and Yang is already exceedingly rare. There would be no larger scale..."

"Ribbit, ribbit, ribbit, ribbit!"

Before his voice had faded, the crowd heard a series of dense, eerie cries.

A tingling sensation crawled across Eldrin's scalp as he gazed toward the Fire Crow Forbidden Zone. At the horizon, an earth-obscuring tide of fire crows blotted out the sky—their numbers far exceeding several 100 1000.

"Run, quickly."

Daoist Zixuan shouted frantically, pouring all his energy into steering the ancient vessel toward the boundary between Yin and Yang. He desperately sought to escape before the convergence of Shadow Crows and Fire Crows could fully encircle them.

At this moment, True Lord Pofu could no longer restrain himself and demanded, "Elder Zi Xuan (Person Name), what is the meaning of this?"

Elder Zixuan’s expression darkened as he immediately declared, “There must be a traitor among us.”

"Caw, caw, caw, caw!"

Suddenly, a strange laughter echoed from within the ancient ship.

But then, the black-robed elder transformed into a black-robed Taoist, striking out with a single devastating blow that grievously wounded the Heaven-Splitting Ancient Ship. He then let out a strange laugh and declared, “It’s too late for you to realize it now.”

Yin Crow Old Freak!

In an instant, Daoist Zixuan, True Monarch Pofu, and the Exquisite Celestial Maiden erupted in fury, unleashing their attacks to obliterate the Grimcrow Fiend with a single strike.

But the Elder Yin Crow had long been prepared. In an instant, it transformed into a monstrous crow and soared into flight, vanishing between the boundless heavens and earth in the blink of an eye.

(End of Chapter)