Chapter 1695 : Heavenly Domains in Turmoil

Upon hearing this, the Crimson Crow Holy Son fell into a prolonged silence.

After a moment, he drew a deep breath and declared, "Since Solaris, the Clan Elder Brother has resolved upon this path, then Chiwu offers his sincere wishes for your success in cultivating the Innate Golden Crow Physique. May it empower you to suppress all foes and sweep through this impending Dao Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial that tests a cultivator's Dao foundation]."

The news of Eldrin Chen's attempt to forge the Triple Taiyi Foundation [a legendary, supremely stable cultivation foundation] did not go unnoticed by the Golden Crow Clan alone.

Almost simultaneously, ripples of reaction spread through the Eastern Pole Six Heavenly Domains, the Six Celestial Domains of the Western Pole, and the Central Seven Heavenly Domains.

Within the Six Celestial Domains of the Western Pole, deep in the Frost Soul Ancient Domain, Frost Soul Divine Maiden received the intelligence. Her eyes, which had been closed in meditation, slowly opened.

Beside her, an Azure-Robed Divine Maiden inquired softly, "Shall we intervene?"

Frost Soul Divine Maiden shook her head. After a long pause, she replied, "The Abyssal Immortal Alliance is formidable, boasting over a dozen cultivators with the Triple Taiyi Foundation. Sending a small force would be futile."

"And if we dispatch a significant host, we risk leaving ourselves vulnerable to Wuji Taiyang."

At the mention of that name, Frost Soul Divine Maiden's expression grew somber, etched with profound wariness.

The Azure-Robed Divine Maiden at her side paled slightly. "As expected of a true heir from a Primordial Immortal Clan," she murmured. "Wuji Taiyang has likely advanced far, deep into the Forbidden Realm [a mysterious and perilous stage of cultivation beyond conventional limits]." The story continues at audio-novel .c om.

Within the Eastern Pole Six Heavenly Domains [the six celestial realms of the Eastern Pole], amidst the Ethereal Void Celestial Domain [a vast and ethereal celestial region], Jiang Daoxu stood clad in a long azure robe. Gazing at the intelligence report in his hand, he could not help but let out a sigh laden with immense gravity: "The Primordial Thunder Dragon [an ancient and mighty dragon born of primordial thunder], Zhu Yan Imperial Son, the Nine-Tailed Celestial Clan [a celestial clan whose members possess nine tails], and the Five-Colored Immortal Phoenix [a mythical phoenix radiant with five colors]."

"With so many heroes rising within these Eastern Pole Six Heavenly Domains, I am utterly stretched thin. I can only do my utmost to hold back a few for you."

In the Central Celestial Domain [the central and most pivotal of the celestial domains], within the Green Sun Divine Domain [a divine realm bathed in the light of a verdant sun], a deity of peerless elegance and grace opened her eyes, then slowly closed them once more.

With a cold snort, she spoke slowly, "The Ethereal Void Holy Son, Wuji Taiyang, and the Purple Tenuity Imperial Son."

"In this tribulation, the Human Race has already produced three Great Luo True Seed [individuals recognized as true seeds with the potential to reach the Great Luo realm]. Each is capable of defeating and suppressing a Forbidden Prodigy [a prodigy whose power is considered forbidden or taboo], and all are figures of the Protagonist of the Dao Tribulation [one destined to be a central figure in the Heavenly Dao Tribulation] caliber."

"And now, Abyssal Daoist [a Daoist title signifying one who has mastered the profound mysteries of the abyss] is added to their number. In this Dao Tribulation [the great cosmic trial ordained by the Heavenly Dao], does the Human Race not command nearly half of all destiny's favor?"

"The Twin Imperial Sons of Tai Cang are truly worthless, a disgrace to the mighty name of Tai Cang Divine Emperor."

Speaking to this point, the Verdant Sun Imperial Son slowly opened his eyes and finally declared, "Since the Ancient Ruins Ancient Clan [an ancient clan from the primordial ruins] has decided to pledge allegiance to us, then let the Ancient Ruins Grotto-Heaven [a grotto-heaven, a blessed pocket dimension, associated with the Ancient Ruins] make the journey this time."

Regarding Eldrin Chen's impending breakthrough, the various major powers across the realms were all making their schemes. Even the previously defeated Twin Imperial Sons of Tai Cang, along with other forces that had suffered past defeats such as the Golden Radiance Grotto-Heaven and the White Tiger Grotto-Heaven, were all beginning to stir restlessly.

Countless individuals sought to seize this opportunity, to strike at this critical moment of Eldrin Chen's breakthrough and extinguish this Human Race Protagonist of the Dao Tribulation.

Simultaneously, within the Six Celestial Domains of the Western Pole, a world-shaking Formation spanned the five regions, converging the primordial Qi [the fundamental life-force energy of heaven and earth] of all five into the depths of the Abyssal Sea Region.

Within this grand formation, nine figures took their positions: Lyra Jiang, Verdant Consort, Nyssa Qu, Lila, Yvonne the Violet Consort, Qiyuan Chen, Ethan Chen, Kael Chen, and Xander Qing Chen. Each wielded an Innate Treasure [a supreme treasure born from the primordial chaos of creation] to empower the Formation.

Outside the formation, a protective guard stood watch, comprised of figures such as Qing the Ancient Ancestor, Caelan Chen, Divine Lord Glaze, Zixuan the Daoist, Separated Flame Deity, Ronan Luo, Pure Yang Holy Son, Chang Geng Sword Scion, and Wind Cloud Dao Scion.

Adding to this force were the several newly advanced Triple Taiyi Foundation [cultivators who have established a supreme, triple-layered foundational cultivation base] from the major powers over the past few Millennium. In total, this assembled a staggering force of twenty-three peak-level Heaven's Chosen [prodigies blessed by heaven, destined for greatness] combatants.

Such a formidable assembly was a rare sight even among the world's greatest powers, ranking easily within the top three. Only the Golden Crow Lineage, which had unified the Southern Ridge Six Heavenly Domains, could claim to surpass them, and even then only by a slight margin.

Thus, everyone was confident they could assist Eldrin Chen in successfully cultivating his Triple Taiyi Foundation.

Returning to the matter at hand, on this day, within the Abyssal Sea Region, the Five Domains Five Elements Grand Formation was pushed to its absolute limit.

An endless torrent of Five Elements Primordial Qi [the pure, undifferentiated energy of the five fundamental elements] converged from the Five Great Heavenly Domains. A vast Five-Colored Halo [a divine manifestation of five-colored light] spanned three thousand Immortal Paths [the myriad ways and disciplines of immortal cultivation], its brilliance ultimately pouring into the deepest recesses of the Abyssal Sea Region and vanishing into a hazy, luminous silhouette.

At this very moment, nine figures descended from beyond the Firmament [the vault of heaven]. They stood in the void, their gazes coldly fixed upon the Abyssal Sea Region, a glint of frosty intent flashing in their pupils.

The leader was clad in a Crimson Imperial Robe. It was none other than the Forbidden Prodigy of the Golden Crow Clan, the Crimson Crow Holy Son.

At this moment, Crimson Crow Holy Son hovered in the air, his gaze sweeping over the vigilant figures stationed beyond the Abyssal Sea Region. His pupils contracted slightly as he murmured in a low voice.

"The spiritual essence of the Six Celestial Domains of the Western Pole is thin. In each Dao Tribulation [a grand cosmic trial that reshapes fate and destiny], only about five or six cultivators typically achieve the Triple Taiyi Foundation [a supreme and flawless foundational cultivation state]. It is exceedingly rare for that number to exceed ten."

"Yet this time, over twenty have ascended to the Triple Taiyi Foundation. Such a phenomenon is rare even when looking through the annals of history."

The eight figures flanking Crimson Crow Holy Son were all Triple Taiyi Foundation powerhouses whose names shook the world. Among them were Grotto-Heaven Direct Descendant [direct heirs of major immortal sanctuaries] from the Demonic Tribe, as well as individuals from ancient clans originating from beyond the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain.

Hailing from various races, they were followers of Solaris Holy Son, the Protagonist of the Dao Tribulation [the central figure destined to shape the outcome of the cosmic trial]. Their relationship was akin to that between Pure Yang Holy Son and his liege, Eldrin Chen.

Hearing this, a Grotto-Heaven Direct Descendant from the Demonic Tribe nodded slowly, his eyes holding a distant gleam. "The last time the Six Celestial Domains of the Western Pole produced more than twenty Triple Taiyi Foundation cultivators was over two billion years ago." The story continues at audio-novel`com.

"That was the era of the Ancient Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven's rise. They gathered nearly seventy percent of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain's destiny and fortune, and that single sect alone produced eighteen Flawless Celestial Immortals [Celestial Immortals who have achieved a state of perfection, free from flaws]."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of those present shifted subtly.

The Ancient Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven was a legendary Myth within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain. In that bygone age, the Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven lineage boasted a full ten Ancient Immortals [immortals who have survived since ancient times], including one who had weathered eight Calamity Tribulations [cosmic disasters of immense scale].

A single lineage with ten Ancient Immortals dominated the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain for several Calamity Tribulation cycles. The Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven had accumulated a force of three hundred Heaven Immortal [immortals who have ascended to the celestial realm].

In that era, the Ancient Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven was counted among the most supreme powers within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, surpassed only by those Great Luo Ancient Sect.

Alas, eighteen Calamity Tribulation ago, in its ambition to ascend to a Great Luo Ancient Sect, the Ancient Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven marshaled the full strength of its entire sect to aid the Ancient Pure Yang Progenitor in his attempt to break through to the Great Luo Realm.

Had this endeavor succeeded, the Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven would have become the first force in the history of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain to ever achieve such a promotion.

Yet, in the final, decisive battle, the Ancient Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven ultimately fell just half a step short, defeated by the Zhu Yin Lineage, a lineage ranked seventh among the formidable Hundred Clans of Immortal Spirits.

The Zhu Yin Lineage, with a Quasi-Sage Imperial Lord anchoring its destiny, was a colossus of staggering power. That the Ancient Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven could contend with such a titanic force—even with the covert support of the Human Race Immortal Court—was a testament to its truly Valerius [peerless and extraordinary] nature.

Following that ancient defeat, the original sect was utterly extinguished. The Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven of today was later founded by descendants who inherited but a fragment of the original's legacy.

Even so, it managed to produce a figure like the Pure Yang Ancient Ancestor, an Ancient Immortal Great Power, revealing just how profoundly deep and resilient its Deep-Seated Foundation [the bedrock of spiritual power and heritage] truly was.

Contemplating this, the Crimson Crow Holy Son spoke, "A single Dao Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of fate and cultivation], and this Chen Immortal Clan has already birthed over ten individuals with a Triple Taiyi Foundation [a supreme, tripartite foundational cultivation stage]. Once they break through, that will be over ten Flawless Celestial Immortals."

"With such formidable fortune and Deep-Seated Foundation, if we do not strangle them in their cradle, there is a real possibility they could rally their entire clan to assault the Great Luo realm, becoming the next Ancient Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven." Discover more cultivation stories at audio-novel dot com.