Chapter 1502 : The Celestial Lord's Intervention

If that were the only factor, breaching this grand Formation [a defensive or offensive array powered by spiritual energy and complex patterns] would still require them to expend several Millennium of time and pay an unimaginably steep price.

The crucial point, however, is that the current Flowing Fire Star Palace no longer has a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of ascending to true immortality] presiding over it. Consequently, the power of its Formation could only be unleashed to fifty or sixty percent of its maximum potential.

This combination of factors pushed the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [the primary defensive array of the Flowing Fire Star Palace] of the Flowing Fire Star Palace rapidly to the brink of utter collapse.

As Zixuan the Daoist struck with his full might, unleashing his Lifebound Divine Ability [a supreme technique intrinsically linked to a cultivator's life force]—the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Sword—the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation could hold out no longer. In an instant, it was utterly annihilated by the blow.

"Boom!"

Witnessing the grand formation's breach, everyone's faces lit up with joy. "Hold, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator]!"

Just as Eldrin Chen was about to order the charge, a calm voice echoed from within the Void [the empty space or a state of profound nothingness]. All turned to look. A Daoist clad in Purple Ribbon Immortal Robes [immortal garments woven with purple ribbons, signifying high status] approached.

He was haloed by a Merit's Pure Radiance [a luminous aura signifying accumulated virtuous deeds and karma], holding a horsetail whisk in hand as he stepped forward. He cast a glance over the assembly and spoke.

"This humble one is Xichen the Divine Lord of the Western Abyss Celestial Court [a celestial authority governing the Western Abyss region]. I must trouble you all to spare this Flowing Fire Star Palace, for my sake." "Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, but he did not speak immediately. This chapter is provided by audio-novel-dot-com. Support the original.

Beside him, Zixuan the Daoist observed this and said to Eldrin Chen, "This Xichen the Divine Lord is the master of the Xichen Abode of Bliss and a great power within the Taiyi Realm. Because he cultivates the Starry Dao Rule, he was able to take up a post within the Western Abyss Celestial Court."

"It is said this person is an old acquaintance of the Lord of the Flowing Fire Palace. He is likely here to mediate." "I see."

Eldrin Chen nodded slightly, then calmly cupped his hands in greeting. "So it is the esteemed Xichen the Divine Lord before me. My apologies for the earlier lack of recognition."

The Xichen the Divine Lord gave a slight nod of acknowledgment, then spoke with detached authority. "The Flowing Fire Star Palace has governed the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas for tens of millions of years, amassing immense Merit Points [a metaphysical "currency" representing good karma or virtuous deeds] for our Human Race."

"For you all to move against them now shows a profound lack of grace."

"In my view, I shall act as mediator today. Would you not consider withdrawing, out of respect for my standing?"

A flicker passed through Eldrin Chen's eyes; he understood this Xichen the Divine Lord was taking sides.

But the Eldrin Chen of today was not the man of yesterday. He would not be dictated to by a mere Half-Step Celestial Immortal. He glanced at the Separated Flame Deity. Understanding the cue, the Separated Flame Deity spoke up immediately. "Your prestige is indeed vast, sir, yet it does not extend to meddling in the affairs of our Divine Court [the celestial administration governing immortals and deities]. Do you truly believe a single word from you would make us relinquish the spoils of this campaign?"

"You—"

The Xichen the Divine Lord's expression turned frosty, yet he refrained from immediate action.

The Separated Flame Deity before them had cultivated to the Earth Immortal Great Perfection realm. It could be said that his momentum was now firmly established, making it exceedingly difficult to snuff him out in his cradle.

At the very least, Xichen the Divine Lord himself was incapable of such a feat. If he failed to kill Separated Flame Deity now, then once Separated Flame Deity later stepped into the Heaven Immortal Realm, he could likely crush him with a single hand.

Even if he never reached the Heaven Immortal Realm, once Separated Flame Deity broke through to the Taiyi Realm, he would likely be beyond Xichen the Divine Lord's ability to contend with.

Seeing this, Zixuan the Daoist chimed in, "The Flowing Fire Star Palace has held dominion over the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas for tens of millions of years, feasting upon its resources. Now that the Flowing Fire Star Palace has utterly declined, it is only fitting they step down and yield to the worthy."

Seizing the opportunity, Eldrin Chen spoke up, "In the past, within the Myriad Crows Forbidden Zone [a perilous, crow-infested forbidden land], the Lord of the Flowing Fire Palace, to save his own skin, betrayed his sworn friend, Xuantian the Daoist."

"With such a flawed character, why should a True Lord [a title for a powerful cultivator] stand up for him?" Upon hearing this, Xichen the Divine Lord's expression shifted slightly.

He understood that preserving the Flowing Fire Star Palace today was impossible. Thus, he could only say, "Even so, the disciples of the Flowing Fire Star Palace are innocent."

"I hope you can show mercy and allow this old man to take them and leave." Hearing this, Eldrin Chen fell into thoughtful silence, exchanging a glance with the others.

Lyra Jiang sent a mental transmission, "After all, he is a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the very threshold of the Celestial Immortal realm]. It's unwise to completely burn bridges."

"Furthermore, many within the Flowing Fire Star Palace bear the Merit's Pure Radiance [a visible aura signifying accumulated virtuous deeds]. Killing them would stain us with Karmic Burden [negative spiritual consequences from unvirtuous acts]. It's better to go with the flow and grant him this face."

"Very well."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod and spoke, "Then let it be as Divine Lord [a title for a powerful deity or immortal] has said. However, they cannot take any treasures belonging to the Flowing Fire Star Palace with them."

Upon hearing this, Xichen the Divine Lord nodded in agreement, then turned his gaze towards the assembled immortals of the Flowing Fire Star Palace.

Seeing this, the Flowing Fire Star Palace immortals were immediately overcome with wild joy. They hurriedly surrendered the treasures and rare items in their possession and flew towards Xichen the Divine Lord.

Eldrin Chen watched the crowd intently. While countless cultivators from the Flowing Fire Star Palace flew towards Xichen the Divine Lord in ecstatic relief, he noticed one person whose eyes held a flicker of tension.

"Flowing Flame Immortal Maiden." This chapter appears courtesy of audio-novel.com.

A slight frown creased Eldrin Chen's brow. With a flick of his sleeve, he immediately summoned the Primordial Chaos Qi Grasping Hand [a divine technique that manifests a giant hand of chaotic energy to seize and suppress] to press down upon her.

The Flowing Flame Immortal Maiden tried to activate her Void [a cultivation art focused on spatial manipulation and emptiness] treasure to escape in that very instant, but she discovered to her horror that the Void had already been suppressed by the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void.

In her panic, she cried out loudly, "Divine Lord, save me!" "How dare you!"

Xichen the Divine Lord was incensed. His expression changed drastically as he immediately moved to intervene.

In that fleeting Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time from Buddhist cosmology, less than a second], the roar of thunder pierced the Heavenly Layers, but he was intercepted by Zixuan the Daoist.

Simultaneously, the Flowing Flame Immortal Maiden was suppressed by the Primordial Chaos Qi Grasping Hand and seized, brought before Eldrin Chen. "Hand it over."

Gazing at the Flowing Flame Immortal Maiden, Eldrin Chen spoke in a tone of detached calm.

The Flowing Flame Immortal Maiden's countenance shifted dramatically. She shook her head hurriedly, "This humble one has already surrendered all her treasures. I know not of what you speak?"

"Life, or death!"

Eldrin Chen snorted coldly. The colossal Primordial Chaos Qi Grasping Hand erupted with surging Pure Yang Celestial Flame, threatening to utterly refine the Flowing Flame Immortal Maiden. Witnessing this, terror finally dawned upon her face. "Spare me! I shall give it to you now!" she cried out.

Only then did Eldrin Chen withdraw the Pure Yang Celestial Flame. Having narrowly escaped annihilation, the Flowing Flame Immortal Maiden immediately produced a piece of dazzling, crimson-hued ancient iron and handed it over.

"Crimson Firmament Ancient Iron."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a flicker of surprise crossing his features.

The Crimson Firmament Ancient Iron was an Eighth Rank Supreme Grade Rare Treasure, the finest possible vessel-embryo for forging an Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure. He had not expected to encounter such a treasure today.

Eldrin Chen let out a sigh of admiration before speaking, "Your Flowing Fire Star Palace truly possesses a Deep-Seated Foundation [a profound and stable foundation for cultivation]."

"However, I am curious," he continued, "since you possess such an item, why did you not forge it into a fire-attribute Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade magical artifact of legendary power] to aid the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace in healing his injuries? Instead, you chose to set your sights on my Crimson Dragon Ancient Cauldron."

Upon hearing this, Flowing Flame Immortal Maiden could not help but offer a bitter smile. "This object has been gestating for tens of millions of years. It originally required another three million years before it could fully emerge into the world."

"To hasten its final ascension, the Palace Master did not hesitate to slay hundreds of fire-attribute Immortal [beings who have ascended to the Immortal Realm]. He... used their Primordial Source [the fundamental, original life-force essence] and Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles governing reality, often manifested as divine abilities]-imbued flesh and blood to nourish it, and also expended no small number of rare and precious flame-type treasures. Only thus was the time significantly shortened."

"Yet even so, its path to ascension remained too slow. It could only serve as a secondary option." "I see,"

Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding, then stated solemnly, "In his desperation to recover from his wounds, the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace has begun to tread a path bordering on the Unorthodox Path [a morally questionable or forbidden method of cultivation]." This novel is serialized on audio~novel.com. Visit for updates.