Chapter 1680 : The Immortal Alliance's Gambit

Upon hearing this, Ronan Luo nodded deeply, finding the point profoundly reasonable.

Yet, after a moment's pause, he shook his head once more and said, "In this world, not even a Great Luo Golden Immortal [the supreme pinnacle of immortal cultivation] can simply bulldoze through all opposition. The importance of strategy remains paramount."

"Take, for instance, the Great Luo Opportunity [the ultimate, world-defining destiny or chance] for one's disciples, or the critical junctures in breaking through to the Dao Ancestor and Immortal Sage Realm [the legendary realm transcending even Golden Immortals]. Even they cannot fully control such matters. It requires intricate planning and constant strategic maneuvering against numerous rivals. Only through such protracted contest can the possibility of success emerge."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen also fell into a contemplative silence.

He did not pursue the topic further. Instead, he remained within the secret chamber with Xuan Qi and Ronan Luo, the three of them engaging in a hushed and clandestine council.

This secretive deliberation lasted for a full half-day.

Only after that half-day had passed did Eldrin Chen slip away unnoticed from the Ronan Palace and return to the heart of the Abyssal Sea Region.

Upon his return to the Abyssal Sea Region, Eldrin Chen immediately summoned his forces. That very day, he mobilized his armies and set forth towards the Celestial Dragon Sea Region.

Simultaneously, the four great powers received word of this movement. They began gathering their own troops within the Celestial Dragon Sea Region, intending to unite there and confront the transcendent might of the Abyssal Immortal Alliance.

By the time Eldrin Chen's grand host arrived at the Celestial Dragon Sea Region, he found the combined armies of the four powers already assembled and waiting. Your portal to cultivation novels: *audio-novel.com*.

On that day, the two sides faced off beyond the Celestial Dragon Sea Region. Eldrin Chen surveyed the surroundings and saw the four great powers arrayed in four distinct directions, their boundaries clear and separate from one another.

Witnessing this, Lyra Jiang could not help but speak: "The four great powers are united in appearance but divided at heart. This is truly a fine opportunity."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen nodded and said, "When the great battle erupts shortly, Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor and I will hold off the four Heaven Immortal [immortals who have ascended to the celestial realm]. You all must concentrate your forces and focus your attack on the Violet Flame Divine Clan."

"As long as the Violet Flame Divine Clan suffers grievous losses while the other major powers remain relatively unscathed, their morale will surely crumble into chaos."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

It was at that very moment that several figures flew forth from the distant Void [a profound state of emptiness and non-being].

From among the Violet Flame Divine Clan, a figure clad in violet robes stepped through the air. His gaze, calm and detached, settled upon Eldrin Chen as he spoke: "Abyssal Daoist, you have broken through two great Grotto-Heaven [self-contained paradisiacal realms]. Your methods are indeed extraordinary."

"Yet to rely on this alone and dare to confront our Four Ancient Sects is nothing short of seeking your own demise."

This person was the Ninth Divine Son of the Violet Flame Divine Clan, a peerless Heaven's Chosen [one favored by destiny] who possessed a Triple Taiyi Foundation [a supreme and exceptionally rare foundational cultivation base].

But Eldrin Chen offered no reply. He merely lowered his head and said to Lyra Jiang and the others, "Proceed according to the plan."

As his words fell, he gripped the Celestial Halberd and soared into the air. With a single palm strike, he sought to suppress the Ninth Divine Son.

"How presumptuous!"

Seeing Eldrin Chen's utter disregard, the Ninth Divine Son immediately brandished a sword imbued with Ignatius's power and slashed downward, actually managing to block Eldrin Chen's palm strike.

"Hmm—"

"A Primordial Slaughter Sword?"

Eldrin Chen let out a soft sound of surprise, a flicker of astonishment crossing his features.

The Ninth Divine Son sneered coldly before speaking, "This is the Innate Violet Flame Sword, born from the Heaven-Bearing earth and the essence of Ignatius. It is more than sufficient to deal with the likes of you."

Eldrin Chen nodded, his tone calm as he stated, "With an Innate Slaughter Sword guarding you, you are indeed superior to those fellows from Western Qi and the Divine Abyss."

"However, that is the full extent of your advantage."

With those final words, Eldrin Chen swung the Celestial Halberd down with crushing force, sending his opponent hurtling backward through the air.

In merely three moves, the Violet Flame Divine Clan's Ninth Divine Son was forced into a bloody retreat, proving utterly incapable of standing against Eldrin Chen.

Seeing the situation turn dire, several figures within the Void immediately changed their expressions.

A Celestial God from the Violet Flame Divine Clan stepped through the air and directly intervened to block Eldrin Chen.

Simultaneously, Xuan Qi the Daoist from the Celestial Web Ancient Sect also closed in, joining forces to besiege Eldrin Chen.

Not only that, but a Heaven Immortal from both the Nirvana Dragon Race and the Eternal Sun Clan also moved to intercept Eldrin Chen.

Fortunately, Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor arrived just in time, tearing through the void to directly confront the two Daoists. The story continues at audi0-n0vel.c0m.

At the same moment, the various Half-Step Celestial Immortal powerhouses from both sides joined the fray, igniting a grand and tumultuous battle across the sea.

High in the Firmament, Eldrin Chen found himself Fighting One Against Two. Both the Elder from the Violet Flame Divine Clan and Xuan Qi the Daoist from the Celestial Web Ancient Sect were peerless talents at the Third Heaven Celestial Immortal realm.

Even with his formidable prowess, Fighting One Against Two against such opponents made it difficult for him to gain the upper hand.

On another front, Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor simultaneously battled the Elder from the Nirvana Dragon Race and the Heaven Immortal from the Eternal Sun Clan, their fierce clash gradually pushing him into a disadvantageous position.

After all, Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor [a powerful ancient cultivator] had only just broken through to the first layer of the Heaven Immortal [a high-level immortal realm] realm. Facing the combined assault of two Third Heaven Celestial Immortal [immortals of the third heaven level] simultaneously still placed him under immense pressure.

Fortunately, the Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor possessed astonishing Mana [spiritual energy and power]. Now that both his Myriad Spirits Purifying Vase [a mystical vase capable of purifying myriad spirits] and Myriad Laws Wondrous Tree [a miraculous tree embodying countless natural laws] had reached the Innate Realm [a primordial, perfected state], he was at a slight disadvantage but could still hold his ground firmly.

Meanwhile, in the battle among the Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the verge of becoming true celestial immortals] below, the Abyssal Immortal Alliance [an alliance of immortals] had already secured a stable upper hand.

The Chen Immortal Clan [the immortal clan of the Chen family] now boasted a full eleven combatants with Triple Taiyi Foundation [a supreme triple-layered foundational cultivation] level strength. In contrast, the four major powers combined had only four such individuals. Even though the four powers possessed more ordinary Half-Step Celestial Immortal, they still found it difficult to withstand the onslaught from the Abyssal Immortal Alliance forces.

Particularly during the fierce clash, Lyra Jiang and Nyssa Qu joined forces to assault the Ninth Divine Son of Violet Flame [a titled scion of the Violet Flame Divine Clan]. Within mere dozens of exchanges, they had driven him into a relentless retreat.

"This time, it seems the battle among the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm will be the key to breaking the deadlock," one observer noted.

Amidst the grand melee, both sides clearly perceived the state of the conflict.

They understood perfectly: this battle would end either with the four Heavenly Immortal Paragon [peerless heavenly immortals] shattering Eldrin Chen and the Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor, or by waiting until the Half-Step Celestial Immortal forces were defeated, which would leave the four Heavenly Immortal Paragon surrounded and besieged.

With this realization, both sides unleashed their full power, striving to completely crush the enemy before them.

Yet, after only several dozen more clashes, before the battle high in the Firmament [the highest heavens] could conclude, Lyra Jiang grew impatient, eager to force a decisive victory and break the enemy's line.

With a flick of his sleeve, he summoned forth the Innate Primordial Unity Qi Pearl [a supreme treasure born of primordial chaos]. In an instant, he activated the Primordial Chaos Qi Grasping Hand [a divine technique that manifests a giant hand of chaotic energy] contained within the pearl, intending to completely suppress the Ninth Divine Son of Violet Flame.

The Ignatius Divine Son was prepared. He immediately summoned a Primordial Slaughter Sword [an ancient sword imbued with the essence of primordial slaughter] and met the attack with all his might.

Yet at this very moment, the Verdant Consort, having freed her hands from her own battle in the distance, acted. From above her head soared forth an Ancient Innate Gourd [a gourd-shaped treasure born of heaven and earth in ancient times].

Instantly, a blade of light, dazzling beyond compare, shot out from the gourd, cleaving through the air towards the Ninth Divine Son of Violet Flame.

The Ninth Divine Son of Violet Flame possessed a Triple Taiyi Foundation [an exceptionally stable and powerful foundational cultivation stage]. Under normal circumstances, he might have had a chance to evade. But now, suppressed by the combined force of his foes, how could he possibly dodge this lethal flying blade? In that instant, his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest form of a cultivator's soul] was utterly extinguished.

"Ninth Divine Son!"

Witnessing the death of the Ninth Divine Son of Violet Flame, the eyes of the old Ignatius Clan Patriarch turned icy cold. He raised a hand, gripping a brilliant Heavenly Saber [a divine blade of celestial power], and brought it down in a devastating slash. It was, unmistakably, a Mid-Grade Innate Treasure [a mid-tier treasure born of the world's natural laws, not crafted by mortal hands].

Facing such a blow, Eldrin Chen had no choice but to defend with his full power. Yet, a faint smile touched his lips.

"Now is the moment."

"*Clang—*"

In that very instant, Xuan Qi the Daoist seized the opportunity. He summoned forth a Dazzling Golden Awl and thrust it forward, its lethal point aimed directly at Ignatius, the Clan Patriarch.

The Ignatius Patriarch was wholly focused on confronting Eldrin Chen. He never anticipated Xuan Qi the Daoist's sudden betrayal. The golden awl pierced through his Physical Body [the corporeal form of a cultivator] before he could react, shattering half of his torso into ruin.

Simultaneously, with a flick of his finger, Eldrin Chen unleashed a thunderous bolt of five-colored lightning. He had invoked the Half-Step Patriarch Grade Divine Ability, the Five Elements Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique harmonizing the power of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth]. Read the full novel exclusively on audio-novel*com.