Chapter 1637 : A Gathering of Immortal Might

The return of the four children to offer their birthday felicitations greatly lifted the spirits of Eldrin Chen.

In high spirits, he drank freely with the gathered Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for fellow cultivators]. The Longevity Banquet [a grand feast celebrating a cultivator's extended lifespan], which spanned a million years, lasted for over thirty days before concluding. After the banquet ended, the multitude of Immortal [beings who have achieved immortality through cultivation] departed one after another, leaving only a few close friends of Eldrin Chen behind. Early the next morning, within the Starry Glazed Realm [a mystical realm resembling a sky of stars set in glass], a group of Immortal gathered once more.

Inside the Grand Hall, Eldrin Chen sat calmly, a faint smile gracing his lips as he observed the assembled Immortal. Besides the Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators at the peak of power, just one step below true Celestial Immortality] from the Chen Immortal Clan, five other Half-Step Celestial Immortal not of the Chen Clan were present. They were: Divine Lord Glaze, Separated Flame Deity, Zixuan the Daoist, Sky Abyss Daoist, and Ancient Ruins Yin Lord.

Within the Chen Clan, in addition to the original nine Half-Step Celestial Immortal, five more had been added: Qing the Ancient Ancestor and The Four Disciples of Eldrin. This brought their total to a formidable nineteen.

"Nineteen combatants at the Half-Step Celestial Immortal level,"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, his gaze sweeping over the assembly, a deeper satisfaction blooming within him.

Their allied forces now boasted nineteen Half-Step Celestial Immortal. Even if Xander Dao Chen might not emerge to lend his aid, this was a force of significant weight within the impending Dao Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial that tests the Dao of cultivators and reshapes fate].

Moreover, more than half of the Chen Immortal Clan's Half-Step Celestial Immortal possessed the supreme Dual Taiyi Foundation [a legendary, perfectly balanced foundation for cultivation], making their combat prowess far surpass that of ordinary Half-Step Celestial Immortal.

With such formidable strength, even if all the Half-Step Celestial Immortal from an entire Grotto-Heaven [a superior, self-contained paradise realm for cultivation] were to enter the tribulation, Eldrin Chen was confident they could stand and fight. Contemplating this, he paused briefly before speaking, his voice resonating in the hall. "Esteemed friends, less than seventy thousand years remain before the Dao Tribulation descends. Since we cannot avoid it, let us unite to withstand its trials together."

Upon hearing his words, everyone present nodded slowly in solemn agreement. Original publication: audi novel.com - The source of this chapter.

The Separated Flame Deity [a powerful deity associated with flame] pondered for a moment before speaking. "From what we have observed at this gathering, within the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and perilous sea region], it is likely that the Human Race alone has two or three Great Luo Ancient Sect [ancient and immensely powerful sects] making their moves."

"If we cannot join forces, we risk being defeated one by one." Since everyone had come here, their purpose was naturally to seek cooperation.

The Divine Lord Glaze [a divine lord of great power] contemplated briefly, then spoke. "An alliance is inevitable. However, we must devise a strategy to confront the Dao Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial or calamity]." Seizing the moment, Lyra Jiang added, "The Dao Tribulation is exceedingly perilous. As the saying goes: 'Consider defeat before considering victory!'"

"Our foundations lie primarily within Eldrin's Hundred Seas [a region of interconnected seas]. If we can use the Abyssal Sea Region [a specific deep-sea territory] as our core, unite the eight surrounding sea regions, and establish a Super Formation [an immensely powerful defensive or offensive magical array], our chances of surviving the Dao Tribulation should increase dramatically."

Upon hearing this, a flicker of surprise passed through the eyes of those present.

According to their description, Eldrin Chen would use the Abyssal Sea Region as the foundation to establish a Super Formation encompassing eight sea regions. Once completed, the power unleashed by this formation would be sufficient to withstand an attack from a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme being at the pinnacle of the Heavenly Immortal realm].

They would then be able to advance to attack or retreat to defend. Even if they took the initiative to enter the tribulation, this Formation [a structured arrangement of magical power] would secure their rear, leaving them without worries.

Sky Abyss Daoist [a daoist master associated with the sky and abyss] narrowed his eyes slightly and spoke. "To use eight sea regions for a formation... the resources consumed would be as vast as mountains and seas. Even if we could gather such resources, we would still require a Ninth Rank Formation Master [a master of the highest, ninth rank in the art of creating formations]."

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile in reply. "Lyra recently achieved a breakthrough to the realm of a Ninth Rank Formation Master." "Truly?"

Upon hearing this, genuine delight and surprise appeared on the faces of the assembly.

The Ancient Ruins Yin Lord [a powerful ghostly ruler of ancient ruins] gave a slight nod, yet shook his head and said, "However, to deploy such a Super Formation [an immensely powerful and complex magical array], the objects used to anchor and power it cannot be ordinary items." "Will this object suffice?"

Lyra Jiang spoke up, presenting a dazzling set of Formation Flags [enchanted banners used to establish and control magical formations].

Everyone looked up and saw it was an exceptionally radiant set of Eight Trigrams Formation Flags [a set of formation flags based on the eight trigrams, representing fundamental cosmic forces]. "Ninth Rank [the ninth and highest tier of power for artifacts and formations] Eight Trigrams Formation Flags?"

Seeing this, Divine Lord Glaze [a divine lord associated with the Glazed Blessed Land] could not help but feel a surge of wild joy in her heart.

She smiled faintly, then nodded and said, "With this set of Eight Trigrams Formation Flags serving as the primary Formation Eye [the core anchor point and power source of a formation], once the grand formation is deployed, even a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme being who has ascended to the Heavenly Immortal realm] who steps into it would face the danger of perishing."

Speaking to this point, Divine Lord Glaze spoke again, "Since we have this set of Great Unity Formation Flags [a powerful set of formation flags representing the concept of Great Unity], what we lack now are only the auxiliary resources for the Formation Eye." "Our Glazed Blessed Land [a blessed land of spiritual abundance] will provide half of these auxiliary resources."

Seeing this, Zixuan the Daoist also spoke up, "Our Violet Firmament Dao Palace [a major sect or palace] will provide the remaining half."

Eldrin Chen was slightly taken aback. One must know that deploying such a grand formation would consume a staggering amount of resources. The Violet Firmament Dao Palace also had the Violet Firmament Sea Region [a vast sea region] and the Daoist Assembly Ground [a gathering place for cultivators] to protect. Where could they possibly procure such a vast quantity of resources?

Do not think that Divine Lord Glaze providing half the resources was a simple matter. It was because the Glazed Blessed Land was separated from the Abyssal Abode of Bliss [Eldrin Chen's blessed land] by only three sea regions. Once the grand formation was completed, the distance between the two would be negligible.

If trouble ever arose for the Glazed Blessed Land, whether it required reinforcements or a retreat into the Formation [the protective magical array], it would be an effortless matter. In contrast, the Violet Firmament Sea Region was extremely distant from the formation site. Should trouble arise there, they might find themselves unable to reach it in time.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen could not help but inquire, "What about Fellow Daoist's Violet Firmament Sea Region? How should it be handled?"

Zixuan the Daoist shook his head and sighed, saying, "My Violet Firmament Dao Palace is located in the Central Realm of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, a land beset by conflict on all sides. Holding it stubbornly would likely be a path to certain doom."

"It is, after all, merely a Supreme Grade Abode of Bliss. If I can break through to the Heaven Immortal Realm, would I fear being unable to reclaim it?"

Hearing this, everyone understood that Zixuan the Daoist intended to abandon the Violet Firmament Sea Region and bring all its resources to Eldrin's Hundred Seas. At this thought, Eldrin Chen also gave a slight nod of agreement.

With the challenge of the formation array resolved, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to Sky Abyss Daoist and Divine Lord Glaze, asking, "Will you two Fellow Daoist also relocate your Daoist Assembly Ground [a sacred gathering place for cultivators] here?"

Sky Abyss Daoist replied decisively, stating plainly, "I will forsake the Sky Abyss Abode of Bliss and bring all the resources I possess here as well, to serve as war reserves." This novel is serialized on http://www . audio-novel.com. Visit for updates.

Divine Lord Glaze, however, pondered for a moment before speaking, "I shall also move the majority of my resources to the Abyssal Abode of Bliss. As for the Glazed Blessed Land, it can remain where it is." "That Blessed Land [a land imbued with potent spiritual energy and fortune] is not far from us. Should any unforeseen events occur, we would have time to provide support."

"Very well."

Eldrin Chen nodded, and thus the matter was settled.

Afterwards, they continued to deliberate on the finer details of the impending Dao Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial ordained by the heavens], arranging for the various major powers to tally their own forces and resources, thereby beginning the integration and preparation for the coming war.

The intricacies and details involved within were far too numerous to be thoroughly tallied in a single moment, leaving only a rough estimate and conceptual understanding. Such a council of war deliberated for a full seven days before concluding.

Only after it ended and Eldrin Chen had seen the others off did he finally allow himself a slight sigh of relief.

Noticing this, Lyra Jiang offered a gentle smile and said, "Once the grand formation is complete and our rear is secure, we can begin to take the initiative when the Dao Tribulation [the Heavenly Dao's tribulation, a cataclysmic event ordained by fate] arrives."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, then spoke, "Taking the initiative is not a matter of urgency. After the Dao Tribulation [the Heavenly Dao's tribulation, a cataclysmic event ordained by fate] descends, let us first observe how others make their moves." The story continues at (audio-novel.com).