Chapter 1621 : The Gale Grotto-Heaven Gambit

Having resolved to seize the Gale Grotto-Heaven, Eldrin Chen immediately began his preparations.

Considering this was, after all, a Grotto-Heaven [a self-contained pocket dimension of immense spiritual power], the Chen Immortal Clan decided to commit its full strength to the endeavor.

Eldrin Chen roused Kael Chen, Ethan Chen, and Energy Abyss Chen from their secluded cultivation, and summoned his five Dao companions as well.

A total of nine Half-Step Celestial Immortals [cultivators on the very threshold of ascending to the Celestial Immortal realm] set out together. Led by Eldrin Chen, they traversed the dimensional void until they finally located the Gale Grotto-Heaven.

"It is here,"

Eldrin Chen said with a faint smile, gazing at the Dimensional Void before them.

The others looked up and indeed saw, within the Endless Dimensional Space, a deep azure, spherical space floating and undulating.

This spherical space was only the size of a single Earth Immortal World [a world anchored and sustained by an Earth Immortal cultivator]. Within the boundless Dimensional Void, it was utterly insignificant.

Without an accurate Path Marker [a mystical object that can guide one through chaotic or vast spaces], finding it within the infinite, trackless Dimensional Void would be a task akin to dropping a single grain of sand into an entire great world and then asking a mortal to find it.

At this thought, a wave of profound satisfaction washed over the group.

The nine individuals gazed upon this Gale Grotto-Heaven [a pocket dimension anchored to the world, suffused with the power of wind], then began to scrutinize its hidden mechanisms.

After a long moment, Exquisite Jiang spoke, her voice clear. "The Formation [a complex array or defensive barrier powered by spiritual energy] within this Gale Grotto-Heaven is likely the legendary Gale God-Slaying Grand Array."

"If personally activated by a Celestial Immortal Great Power [a cultivator who has ascended to the Celestial Immortal realm, a being of immense power], even an existence at the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm would find it difficult to breach in a short time."

Kael Chen nodded in agreement before adding, "While there is no Celestial Immortal presiding over the Formation, I sense formidable auras within. It seems there are five Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the cusp of the Celestial Immortal realm, possessing a fraction of its power]."

"If they choose to resist stubbornly, even a Celestial Immortal Great Power at the Early Celestial Immortal Realm would require tens of thousands of years to break through."

Hearing this, solemn expressions settled upon the faces of the group.

If even a Celestial Immortal Great Power could not breach it directly, then even with the combined efforts of the nine Half-Step Celestial Immortal of the Chen Clan, it would likely still take tens of millennia.

Contemplating this, Nyssa Qu pondered for a moment before speaking. "We could utilize the Polarity Void Mirror [a powerful enchanted artifact capable of manipulating space] to force our way directly into the Grotto-Heaven and eliminate those five Half-Step Celestial Immortal of the Gale Divine Clan [a clan whose members cultivate the power of wind and gales]."

Her words caused a subtle shift in the others' countenances, plunging them into deep thought.

Ethan Chen shook his head, his expression grave. "If we charge into the Formation without first dismantling it, the combined suppression from the Grotto-Heaven and the Formation itself would limit us to, at most, half our true strength."

"If the Gale Grotto-Heaven still has a trump card by then, we are likely to suffer heavy losses."

At that very moment, Eldrin Chen, who had remained silent until now, spoke up. "Do not worry," he said. "Leave the Grotto-Heaven's grand defensive formation of the Gale Grotto-Heaven to me."

"Focus all your efforts on suppressing and slaying those five Primordial Unity Realm cultivators of the Gale Divine Clan."

Hearing this, everyone present breathed a sigh of relief.

If Eldrin Chen could withstand the suppression of the Formation [a structured arrangement of energy for defense or attack], they would likely be able to unleash eighty percent of their true strength despite the Gale Grotto-Heaven's inherent pressure. That should be more than sufficient for this strike.

With this thought, Exquisite Jiang declared, "Then let us begin."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. He handed the Gale Wind God-Slaying Gourd to Exquisite Jiang as a precaution, then activated the Polarity Void Mirror. The artifact tore through the fabric of space, instantly transporting the entire group directly into the heart of the Gale Blessed Land.

"BOOM—"

In that same instant, the Gale God-Slaying Grand Formation activated autonomously. A blindingly brilliant radiance surged upwards.

The cultivators looked up to see a small, exquisite bell hanging in the sky like a miniature sun, bearing down upon them with immense pressure.

"The Gale Soul-Suppressing Bell?"

Eldrin Chen spoke with a calm tone, then stepped forward, ascending into the heavens. With a single palm strike, he pressed down towards the Gale Soul-Suppressing Bell [a powerful bell artifact that suppresses souls with gale-force spiritual power].

In that instant, a tremendous collision erupted between them. A shockwave of immense, majestic power surged through the Eight Desolations [a vast and desolate region], cleaving the very sky nearly in two.

The Gale Soul-Suppressing Bell was indeed extraordinary. As a Mid-Grade Primordial Unity Immortal Treasure [a high-tier immortal artifact of unified primordial essence], its power, bolstered by the Formation [a structured arrangement of energy for amplification or defense], even surpassed that of an ordinary Low-Grade Innate Treasure [a treasure born from natural laws, possessing innate power].

Had the Gale Heavenly God personally commanded the formation, this treasure's might would have been sufficient to suppress and slay even a Celestial Immortal Great Power [a powerful immortal who has ascended to the celestial realm].

Although the Gale Heavenly God was not present to channel it personally, its power remained formidable. Crushing a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of ascending to the celestial immortal realm] would be effortless; only a true Celestial Immortal Great Power could withstand it.

While Eldrin Chen had not yet reached the realm of a Celestial Immortal Great Power, his Supreme Unity Primordial One Indestructibility Physique [a legendary body cultivation method granting near-invulnerability] had reached perfection. His combat prowess already brushed against the domain of a Celestial Immortal, and he possessed a natural, extreme counter to the wind-attribute Gale Soul-Suppressing Bell.

Thus, when he unleashed his full power, he not only held his ground but completely overwhelmed the Gale Soul-Suppressing Bell.

"Whoosh— Whoosh— Whoosh—"

At the same moment, a reaction finally stirred from within the Gale Grotto-Heaven [a secluded paradise realm imbued with gale energies].

Hundreds upon hundreds of figures soared into the sky, and among them, five possessed an aura of extraordinary majesty, all having achieved the Primordial Unity Foundation [a profound foundational cultivation state signifying the unity of one's spiritual essence].

The cultivation of the two leaders was even comparable to the Dual Primordial Unity Foundation [an even more profound state where two foundational essences are unified]. One of them swept his gaze over the intruders, his expression shifting slightly as he demanded, "Who are you, to dare trespass upon our Gale Grotto-Heaven [a mystical realm suffused with the power of wind]?"

"Attack!"

Seeing Eldrin Chen holding the grand formation at bay, Exquisite Jiang and the others did not hesitate for a moment. They immediately surged forward to engage the enemy.

The Gale Grotto-Heaven was not lacking in powerful figures. It boasted tens of thousands of Divine Spirits [powerful spiritual beings born from natural phenomena] and several hundred formidable Divine Spirits who had reached the Earth Immortal Realm [a high-tier immortal cultivation realm].

Yet, without the suppression of the Formation [a structured array that channels energy for attack or defense], our allies showed no fear. They unleashed their arts, clashing violently with the host of deities from the Gale Grotto-Heaven.

In an instant, Kael Chen made his move. He summoned the Three Demons Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation [a lethal sword array designed to slay immortal beings], its killing intent instantly forming a barrier that held back the assault of hundreds of Earth Immortal [cultivators who have attained the Earth Immortal realm].

Exquisite Jiang deployed a set of Primordial Unity Eight Trigrams Formation Flags [a set of eight formation banners imbued with the power of the Primordial Unity and the Eight Trigrams]. With this array alone, she suppressed the combined assault of tens of thousands of Divine Spirits.

Some years prior, after the Eight Trigrams Ancient Tree [an ancient, mystical tree patterned with the Eight Trigrams] advanced to become a Primordial Unity Immortal Root [a plant spirit that has reached the Primordial Unity realm], it bore eight Primordial Unity Origin Fruit [fruits containing the pure origin essence of the Primordial Unity state], each a precious Primordial Unity Rare Treasure [an extremely rare treasure born from the Primordial Unity].

Exquisite Jiang had refined these fruits into this very set of 'Primordial Unity Eight Trigrams Formation Flags'. When combined, the formation's power rivaled that of a Low-Grade Innate Treasure [a magical treasure born from nature itself, of the lowest recognized grade].

At this moment, as Exquisite Jiang continuously channeled its power, this Formation not only suppressed the siege of tens of thousands of Divine Spirits [powerful spiritual beings born from the world's essence], it even began to dismantle the countless other Formation [magical arrays and barriers] within the Grotto-Heaven [a blessed pocket dimension].

With those troublesome Divine Spirits and Formation out of the way, the remaining five Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the cusp of true immortality] were formidable, yet the group felt no fear.

Verdant Consort and Nyssa Qu stepped forward, each engaging one of the Half-Step Celestial Immortal who possessed a Dual Primordial Unity Foundation [a cultivation foundation forged from two primordial energies]. Their power had grown significantly over the years, and even against such opponents, they did not immediately fall to a disadvantage.

Seeing this, Energy Abyss Chen, Ethan Chen, Lila, and Violet Consort Yan launched a coordinated assault against the three Half-Step Celestial Immortal with Single Primordial Unity Foundation [a foundation forged from a single primordial energy].

All four were top-tier prodigies who had opened the Ninefold Heaven [the highest tier of cultivation potential]. Even suppressed within the Grotto-Heaven, able to unleash only eighty percent of their strength, they were far beyond the reach of ordinary Single Primordial Unity Foundation cultivators.

From the moment the battle was joined, the three Primordial Unity Realm [a high cultivation realm] Divine Spirits found themselves on the back foot.

"Slay them!"

In the ferocious clash, the group displayed astonishing combat prowess.

Energy Abyss Chen transformed into his Immortality Golden Body [an indestructible golden form], blazing like a sun from the Nine Heavens [the highest celestial realm] as he bore down on a foe. With overwhelming force, he tore through the Primordial Unity Immortal Body [an immortal-grade physical constitution] of one Primordial Unity Realm Divine Spirits.

"Aaaaargh—!"

The shattering of their Primordial Unity Immortal Body [a legendary physique representing the perfect fusion of body and spirit] drew a shriek of agony from the Divine Spirits [powerful beings who have ascended to a divine state of existence]. Without a moment's hesitation, they wrenched free and fled for their lives.