Chapter 1691 : The Grand Formation and the Bloodied Stranger

With these nine Innate Object [objects born of heaven and earth, possessing innate power] in hand, Eldrin Chen prepared to gather the power of the five great celestial domains to attempt the deployment of a Super Formation [a grand and immensely powerful array]. His goal was twofold: to use this formation to assail the Triple Taiyi Foundation [a legendary and supremely stable foundation for future cultivation] and to seize the opportunity to accomplish another crucial task.

Now, with the five domains subdued, the moment was ripe to lay down this grand array.

Once successfully established, this formation might allow him to attempt the condensation of the Primordial Chaos Leakless Dao Fruit [a perfect, flawless Dao Fruit born from the primordial chaos, representing the pinnacle of foundational cultivation].

Since the opportunity had arrived, Eldrin Chen did not hesitate. He immediately summoned the countless low-ranking Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and attained immortality] of the Immortal Alliance to begin the formation's construction. Meanwhile, the high-ranking members of the various major powers began digesting the spoils of the recent war.

Even as the Abyssal Immortal Alliance bustled with activity, deep within the boundless Dimensional Void [the empty space between dimensions and worlds], within a vast and magnificent Cosmos [a complete, self-contained universe], two graceful figures, one in azure robes and one in white, walked along the shore of a lake.

The young woman in azure possessed a pleasant, above-average beauty. In stark contrast, the woman in the white dress was elegantly beautiful, a peerless beauty rarely seen in the mortal world.

As they walked by the lakeside, they suddenly halted.

"Young Mistress, there is someone here," the azure-robed maiden spoke, pointing towards the center of the lake.

The woman in white shifted her gaze and discovered a figure sprawled at the water's edge, its body drenched in blood.

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Without hesitation, she stepped forward and turned the figure over.

"What a handsome man,"

the azure-robed maiden spoke, her expression one of surprise.

The white-skirted maiden's face was grave, tinged with worry as she said, "The situation in the Heavenly Layers [the higher, celestial realms of existence] has grown increasingly chaotic these years. This is a time of many troubles. This person's origins are unknown; we cannot tell if he is friend or foe."

As she spoke, the woman in white examined him closely. He wore a suit of shattered armor, yet his hair was a cascade of raven black.

His features were handsome and resolute, the very picture of a heroic warrior in his prime. Yet now he lay pale and weak, possessing a strange, ethereal beauty that gave even her a moment's pause.

Her instinct was to avoid trouble, but seeing the man's vulnerable state, her heart softened inexplicably. "Judging by his attire, he must be a general," she said decisively.

"Enough. Since fate has brought us together,"

"and heaven favors the sparing of life, let us take him back with us."

"Kill—"

The next day, Xander Chen awoke from a nightmare, his hand gripping the headboard with boundless killing intent.

Coming to his senses, he noticed two women by his side, and a flicker of murderous light flashed in his eyes.

Yet, in the next instant, he let the killing thought fade. The auras of these two women before him were faint and weak, as if they had never set foot on the path of cultivation. They could not possibly be his pursuers.

Thinking this, Xander Chen suppressed all his killing intent and asked weakly, "Did you two save me?"

"So... so terrifying..."

The azure-robed maiden's face was pale. It took her a long moment to recover, her expression turning somewhat unpleasant. "Our young lady saved your life. How could you be so ungrateful?"

"Yvonne."

The white-gowned woman spoke, interrupting her, then shook her head. "The general suddenly finds himself in an unfamiliar place. It is only natural for him to be wary."

Xander Chen's face flushed slightly. For a million years, he had devoted himself solely to comprehending the Buddhist Dharma [the teachings and laws of Buddhism], his entire life spent subduing demons and vanquishing evil. Killing was a task he performed without hesitation, but the intricacies of social interaction between men and women were utterly foreign to him.

Thus, he could only endure his injuries, his face pale, and say, "I have been pursued these past days, hence my caution. I beg the young lady's forgiveness."

Speaking to this point, Xander Chen pondered for a moment before saying, "I am Xander Chen. May I ask how I should address the two of you?"

The woman in the white dress softened her expression slightly and replied, "This humble one is Bianca Bai. You may call me Bianca. This is my maid, Yvonne."

Having said that, Bianca Bai then inquired about Xander Chen's circumstances.

Xander Chen merely offered a vague excuse to brush off the question. This Bianca Bai was a mortal with no cultivation, lacking a Spiritual Root [the innate spiritual foundation required for cultivation] and possessing no aptitude for the path. He did not know how to explain things to such a person.

After all, he could hardly say that myself was a Taiyi Realm [a high-level cultivation realm] Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation], who had been hunted by dozens of peerless Immortal and, fleeing in desperation, had been grievously wounded and ended up here.

After a brief exchange, Xander Chen settled down to stay within the mountain estate of Bianca Bai. Experience the full epic at site: audio-novel.com.

Through conversation, Xander Chen learned that this world had no specific name and consisted of four continents. The continent where myself found himself was called the Northern Martial Continent, which was only several tens of thousands of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] in size.

Upon the Northern Martial Continent, it was said that the Martial Way reigned supreme. There were Postnatal Martial Artist [practitioners who cultivate the physical body after birth], Innate Grandmaster [masters who have awakened their innate potential], and even Divine Ability Venerable [venerables who command supernatural martial abilities]. Furthermore, legends from countless eons past spoke of Celestial Being [beings who have ascended to a celestial state through the Martial Way] and even Martial Dao Great Emperor [supreme emperors of the Martial Path] in this world.

From Bianca Bai's descriptions, Xander Chen deduced that the Postnatal Martial Artist of this world possessed strength of merely a thousand Jin-weight [one Jin-weight equals zero point five kilograms], while the cultivation of an Innate Grandmaster was roughly equivalent to the level of an Qi Refinement, Early Stage cultivator.

The Divine Ability Venerable were the supreme figures of the Northern Martial Continent. Although Bianca Bai came from a martial arts family, she had never laid eyes on one.

However, according to Xander Chen's estimation, this Northern Martial Continent was only a few ten-thousand Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] in size. The Divine Ability Venerable [a cultivator who has mastered divine abilities] level combat power it could sustain was, at most, comparable to the Foundation Establishment Realm [the second major stage of cultivation, where one builds a solid foundation for the Dao].

"A trivial minor world."

Three days later, Xander Chen stood still in the courtyard, sensing the spiritual energy [the vital energy that flows through all living things and the world] between the Heavenly Layers [the layered realms of heaven, often referring to higher planes of existence], and could not help but sigh.

Having been awake for several days, he could already vaguely sense the spiritual energy [the vital energy that flows through all living things and the world] between the Heavenly Layers [the layered realms of heaven, often referring to higher planes of existence].

He discovered that within these Heavenly Layers [the layered realms of heaven, often referring to higher planes of existence], the concentration of spiritual energy [the vital energy that flows through all living things and the world] was almost zero, approaching the level of a Dharma-Ending Age [an era where spiritual energy and the Dao fade, making cultivation extremely difficult].

In such an environment between the Heavenly Layers [the layered realms of heaven, often referring to higher planes of existence], it was nearly impossible for a practitioner to embark on the path of cultivation; even breaking through to the Qi Refinement Stage [the first stage of cultivation, where one refines the body's vital energy] would be out of the question.

This caused Xander Chen's brow to furrow slightly, a thread of worry knotting within his heart.

He could clearly perceive the state of myself. His body was now riddled with fissures, the Mana [the refined spiritual energy used to cast spells and techniques] within his dantian [the core energy center in the lower abdomen] and meridians [the channels through which Qi flows in the body] utterly depleted. Furthermore, countless strands of Innate Dao Principles [fundamental laws of the universe that exist from the beginning of creation] power were eroding his Physical Body [the corporeal form of a cultivator], preventing him from recovering from his injuries.

Even within the Earth Immortal World [a world inhabited by Earth Immortals, beings who have attained a high level of cultivation and longevity], the Primordial Source [the original, foundational source of all spiritual energy and creation] had been severely depleted, eroded and isolated by the Celestial Xuan Ancient Sect Elder using the Immortal-Falling Curse Technique [a powerful curse technique capable of bringing down even immortals].

This alone would have been manageable. His Great Power Heavenly Dragon Constitution [an immensely powerful innate physique akin to that of a heavenly dragon] was extraordinarily robust, and his Triple Taiyi Foundation [an exceptionally pure and stable foundational cultivation base] was more than sufficient to withstand such gradual consumption by the Innate Dao Principles [fundamental laws of the universe that exist from the beginning of creation].

If he were within the Immortal Domain [a realm of higher existence and profound spiritual energy], he could continuously absorb Immortal Spirit Qi [the purest form of spiritual energy found in immortal realms]. Accumulating even a small amount would allow him to forcibly open his own Earth Immortal World [the inner world or personal reality of an Earth Immortal cultivator]. At that point, retrieving the Innate Spiritual Water [a primordial water of life with potent healing properties] would naturally restore his injuries and dispel the foreign energies.

Yet, in this world, he could scarcely draw upon a wisp of spiritual energy. Both his Supreme Unity Immortal Physique [a legendary body constitution representing the pinnacle of unity and perfection] and his Dao Fruit [the condensed essence of one's cultivation and comprehension of the Dao] were being eroded by the Innate Dao Principles [fundamental, primordial laws of existence] and the Godfall Curse. Merely preserving himself was an immense struggle, leaving him with little power to wield.

"The spiritual energy of the Heavenly Layers [the stratified heavens or higher planes of existence] is nearly exhausted, entering the Dharma-Ending Age [an era of spiritual decline where the cosmic laws weaken and cultivation becomes nearly impossible]," he murmured.

"It seems this world is nearing its final destruction."

Xander Chen gazed at the Firmament [the vault of heaven, the sky], and after repeated observation, he could not help but let out a faint sigh of relief.

Once this world perished, he would be able to draw upon a sliver of Primordial Essence Power [the foundational, chaotic energy from which all creation springs]. Though this Primordial Essence Power would be minuscule, it would be sufficient to help him retrieve the Innate Spiritual Water and recover from a portion of his injuries.

At this thought, Xander Chen looked beyond the courtyard walls. An image of a figure clad in white robes surfaced in his mind, causing his heart to grow heavy with contemplation.

In his million-year life, he had long grown accustomed to the cycles of Life and Death [the fundamental cosmic principle of birth, decay, and rebirth]. Worlds like the Celestial Martial Continent [a minor, unnamed continent] were as countless as grains of sand within the Dimensional Void [the boundless emptiness between worlds and realms].

Such worlds were born every moment, and every moment, countless met their end.

To him, the birth and destruction of the Great Thousand World [the myriad worlds and realms that constitute all of existence] meant little; it was truly insignificant.

Yet, over these past few days, having received care from Bianca Bai, he could not bear the thought of her perishing in the world-ending Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic event destined to destroy the world].

But a moment later, he shook his head again, smiling bitterly as he said, "A mortal's life spans but a mere century. Perhaps she will live to old age without ever witnessing the day the world meets its end?"