Chapter 1698 : Violet Palace's Primordial Awakening

The Twin Imperial Sons of Tai Cang were the first to arrive at this location. With a single glance towards the formation's core, they saw Lyra Jiang and eight others standing calmly within the array. At the location of the Firmament Central Realm [the central region of the heavens], a palace constructed of violet jade rose and fell. Upon the plaque above the Grand Hall gate were inscribed three large characters: "Violet Ye Palace." The Onyx Imperial Son of Tai Cang murmured softly, sinking into contemplation. The name seemed faintly familiar, yet he could not quite recall it. However, after a moment's silence, his expression abruptly changed drastically. "Not good! Retreat, now!" "To awaken only now... is far too late." At that very instant, a voice calmly emanated from within the Void [a profound state of emptiness or a spatial void]. The Violet Ye Palace trembled violently, and a shockwave instantly swept through the Heavenly Layers [the stratified realms of heaven]. Throughout the entire Void, the Violet Ye Palace erupted with boundless Primordial Daoglyphs [primordial patterns of the Great Dao], its infinite power of innate Formation Sigils [magical array sigils] suppressing all creation. Lyra Jiang, Yvonne the Violet Consort, Nyssa Qu, and the others immediately acted, each summoning forth a Heavenborn Artifact [a primordial magical artifact born of heaven and earth]. In an instant, nine Heavenborn Artifacts bloomed with their primordial, wondrous light: the Celestial Melody Marvelous Lamp, the Vajra Ancient Alms Bowl, the Primordial Chaos Qi Pearl, the Yin-Yang Union Gourd, the Coiled Dragon Ancient Pearl, the Counter-Scale Ancient Sword, the Heavenborn Violet Flame Sword, the Heavenborn Gale Ancient Gourd, and the Ancient Gale Gourd. Empowered by these nine treasures, the Formation Sigils of the Violet Ye Palace reached their ultimate potency. Furthermore, the Heavenborn Yin-Yang Void Mirror illuminated all things, completely suppressing the Void and Heavenly Layers of the entire Eldrin's Hundred Seas [the legendary Hundred Seas of Return to Nothingness]. "Disaster! My Heaven-Rending Shuttle cannot be activated!" Seeing the dire situation, the Crimson Crow Holy Son attempted to activate his Heavenborn Void Treasure, receiving an answer that chilled his heart. The Twin Imperial Sons of Tai Cang also paled; they discovered the radiance of their Heavenborn Yin-Yang Infinity Pendant was suppressed by more than half, losing its effect of effortless traversal. In that moment, they understood they had fallen into a trap. The Onyx Imperial Son of Tai Cang, his expression grave, could not help but sigh and clap his hands softly. "Eldrin, the Abyss, it seems your breakthrough was a feint. Using it as bait to lure and slay us was your true aim." "To realize it only now... a pity it is far too late." Eldrin Chen, clad in snow-white White Robe, his long silver hair flowing freely, stepped gracefully through the air from within the Violet Ye Palace. Behind him, the Heavenborn Yin-Yang Void Mirror, the Heavenborn Separated Flame Abyssal Sword, the Heavenborn Ren Water Heavenly River Sword, the Heavenborn Wu Earth Sovereign Emperor Bell, and the Heavenborn Enlightenment Lotus Throne slowly revolved, converging into the profound wonder of Primordial Five Qi [the primordial energies of the five elements]. Finally, the five supreme treasures vanished into his body, disappearing without a trace. "This time, utilizing the Qi [the vital energy that flows through all living things] of the Five-Layered Heavenly Domain to refine these five Lifebound Heavenborn Artifacts [primordial artifacts bound to one's life essence], and using it as bait to hook a few Great Fish [major targets]." "Unfortunately..." Eldrin Chen sighed, then continued, "Unfortunately, Solaris, the Golden Crow Imperial Son, Verdant Sun Imperial Son, Frost Soul Divine Maiden, and the Five-Colored Immortal Phoenix did not take the bait. Instead, it was you few who entered." It turned out that back in the Great Desert Celestial Sands Domain, Eldrin Chen had obtained a strand of Primordial Qi [primordial spiritual essence] each from the Blood Dragon Ancient Temple, the Celestial Melody Pure Land, and the Vajra Ancient Temple. With these three strands of Primordial Qi, Eldrin Chen set about elevating the Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell and the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords. Eldrin Chen had laid down the Five Domains Five Elements Grand Formation not to break through to the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of Celestial Immortals], but to use the elemental energies of the five domains to elevate these Heavenborn Artifacts, and also to try and hook a few Great Fish, using this opportunity to eliminate future threats. "Clever scheme," said the Crimson Imperial Son of Tai Cang, a bitter smile appearing on his face as he understood Eldrin Chen's plan. He took a deep breath and spoke with utmost gravity, "However, you have not yet cultivated a Flawless Dao Fruit [a perfect manifestation of one's Dao]. Do you truly believe you can withstand our combined might?" Eldrin Chen stood with his hands clasped behind his back, speaking calmly, "Below the Heaven Immortal realm, I am invincible. Whether you are a Forbidden Prodigy or a Primordial Imperial Son [an Imperial Son from the Primordial Era], you will all bow before me." "Arrogant!" roared the Primordial Thunder Dragon, stepping forward into the air. With a flick of his sleeve, he manifested billions of thunderbolts. This Primordial Thunder Dragon was named Yanji Tian. He was a pure-blooded Primordial Thunder Dragon, and the Primordial Thunder Dragon was one of the nine supreme Dragon Race lineages from the Primordial Era. Such a supreme Dragon Race could theoretically reach the Heaven Immortal Realm upon reaching adulthood. His talent was considered top-tier even among Innate Divine Spirits [beings born with divine nature], making him an Imperial Son-level Forbidden Prodigy. As a pure-blooded Primordial Thunder Dragon, Yanji Tian possessed an innate Primordial Slaughter Divine Ability. As he unleashed it now, billions of strands of Thunder Force manifested into countless thunderous divine weapons. In an instant, thunderous Heavenly Sabers, divine spears, immortal staffs, and ancient swords soared into the sky, all aimed at suppressing and slaying Eldrin Chen. "So this is the forbidden Divine Ability of the Primordial Thunder Dragon lineage, 'Thunder God's Treasury'?" Eldrin Chen remarked indifferently. He expanded his Primordial Chaos True Aura to block the billions of thunderous spears, then countered with a palm strike, the Primordial Chaos Qi Grasping Hand suppressing everything and grinding all those thunderous divine weapons to dust. "Unimpressive," Eldrin Chen said slowly, keeping one hand behind his back and using only the other to face the enemy. "Now, try my move." With a turn of his hand, nine Chaos Ancient Arms [weapons of primordial chaos] materialized in the sky: Heavenly Sabers, ancient swords, immortal bells, desolate pagodas, divine spears, and more, all pressing down towards Yanji Tian. The nine Chaos Ancient Arms hovered in the air, emanating a Primordial Chaos Aura [the aura of primordial chaos] that made the Heavenly Layers tremble. As they slashed down one after another, the Primordial Thunder Dragon sensed a deadly crisis. "Roar—!" He instantly let out a roar that shook the Nine Heavens, manifesting a ten-thousand-zhang-long Primordial Thunder DragonTrue Body [true dragon form] to block. Yet, he only managed to withstand six of the ancient weapons before the seventh Chaos Ancient Arms struck him, sending him flying and spitting blood. Seeing the remaining Chaos Ancient Arms continue to press down, the Primordial Thunder Dragon revealed an expression of utter terror, feeling that a great calamity was upon him. "Not good!" Seeing the situation turn dire, the Crimson Crow Holy Son instantly summoned his Heavenborn Crimson Crow Ancient Sword to slash forward, blocking this strike for the Primordial Thunder Dragon. He then looked towards the Twin Imperial Sons of Tai Cang and said with extreme gravity, "Act swiftly! If we cannot slay him today, we will all be defeated one by one." "Clang—!" Almost instantly, the Twin Imperial Sons of Tai Cang acted. Two Heavenborn Ancient Halberds soared into the air, carrying the power to cleave open the Primordial Chaos [the primordial chaos] as they smashed towards Eldrin Chen. "Overestimating yourselves," Eldrin Chen said calmly. The Heavenly Separated Twin Swords instantly shot into the sky, their overwhelming killing aura blocking the Twin Imperial Sons of Tai Cang. Then, with a flick of his sleeve, he tossed down a Primordial Chaos-colored Ancient Bell. "Dong—!" With a resounding bell toll, the Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell expanded with the wind, suppressing the Crimson Crow Holy Son. The Crimson Crow Holy Son activated his Profound Divine AbilityCrimson Crow Divine Aegis for protection, but felt an immense force strike him, as if an entire Grand Universe had crashed upon him. He was immediately sent flying, spitting blood. "Such power... it must be at least Eight-Limit Magical Power [magical power at the Eighth Limit]." "Impossible! How could anyone cultivate Eight-Limit Magical Power in the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of Earth Immortals]?" Instantly, the Crimson Crow Holy Son was utterly shocked, spitting out another mouthful of blood. He stared fixedly at the Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell, not daring to face it directly again. While evading and tangling with it using his Profound Grade Divine AbilityCrimson Crow Rainbow Transformation Art, his heart was filled with immense astonishment. "With such vast Mana [cultivation energy], even Solaris, the Clan Elder Brother might not be his match." "Unless Solaris, the Clan Elder Brother has already reversed his Innate True Body [primordial true form] in advance, facing him alone would likely end badly."