Chapter 1655 : Siege of the Azure Formation

"A pity, you will have no such chance."

Western Metal Patriarch spoke calmly, as several supreme powers joined forces to strangle the yet-to-rise Chen Clan in its cradle.

In the eyes of all present, this battle held no suspense whatsoever.

No matter how talented or heroic this Chen Immortal Clan was, it was impossible for them to overcome the barrier of the Primordial Unity Realm and contend against their seventeen Half-Step Celestial Immortal.

"I enjoy the sight of your impotent rage."

At that moment, the Third Divine Scion of the Western Essence Grotto-Heaven sneered coldly.

This Third Divine Scion was majestic and imposing, his figure towering and robust, like a Nine Heavens Heavenly God Demons wielding a Heavenly Halberd to smash down, violently shaking the Mountain Protection Formation until it teetered on the brink of collapse.

The Formation [a complex arrangement of energy channels and nodes used for defense, offense, or other purposes] spanning eight sea regions was indeed extraordinary, yet under the combined assault of seventeen Half-Step Celestial Immortal, it too began to falter, a breach torn open within mere moments.

The Second Holy Scion and the others were not surprised by this outcome.

With seventeen Half-Step Celestial Immortal striking together, including five top-tier Half-Step Celestial Immortal with a Dual Primordial Unity Foundation [a cultivation foundation forged by merging two Primordial Unity realms, granting immense power], they feared not even a foe with a Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [a foundation forged from three merged Primordial Unity realms], let alone a mere Mountain Protection Formation.

Within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain [a major realm in the cultivation world], aside from the sea regions controlled by the Great Encompassing Ancient Sect [a powerful and ancient cultivation sect] and the various Grotto-Heaven [a type of blessed, secluded cultivation paradise], no other force could withstand their combined siege.

Therefore, before making their move, they were all well aware that this battle held no suspense whatsoever.

"Charge in and annihilate them all in a single battle."

Seeing the grand formation shattered, the Third Divine Scion immediately spoke.

In his view, the five Path Source [a rare spiritual resource vital for cultivation breakthroughs] this time only contained the power for a Single Primordial Unity Foundation [a foundational cultivation stage], insufficient to help him assault the realm of Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [a much more advanced and powerful foundational stage].

His current desire was to swiftly eradicate all enemies, so he could return to the main battlefield and clash with the Nine Holy Scions and Saintesses [the nine most elite disciples] of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven [a renowned cultivation sanctuary].

"BOOM—"

Following him, the Second Holy Scion, the Western Metal Patriarch [a title for a powerful patriarch], and sixteen other Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators at the peak below the true Celestial Immortal realm] surged into the breach, each wearing a faint smile of triumph.

Relying on his Extreme Speed [a supreme movement technique] known as Thunderclap, the Extinction Thunder God charged ahead of the others, heading straight for Violet Mystery Path Master. With a cold laugh, he declared, "Our fated battle concludes today. I shall slay you to complete my path."

"BOOM—"

Suddenly, a world-shaking peal of thunder erupted between heaven and earth.

Violet Mystery Path Master swept his sword forth in a mighty cleave, sending Extinction Thunder God reeling through the air, blood spraying from his wounds.

Struck by this grievous blow, Extinction Thunder God wore an expression of utter shock and fury as he exclaimed, "The Dual Primordial Unity Foundation! The Primordial Unity Thunder Abyss Myriad Tribulations Sword!"

"Indeed,"

Violet Mystery Path Master replied coolly, the edge of his Primordial Unity Thunder Abyss Myriad Tribulations Sword gleaming with deadly light as he pressed the attack, forcing Extinction Thunder God into a desperate retreat.

Witnessing this, Second Holy Scion of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven said with a cold glint in his eyes, "It seems you truly have been hiding your strength. Yet, if this is all you possess, it will still be insufficient to defy the heavens."

As his words fell, the Exquisite Pagoda in Second Holy Scion's hand soared into the sky, descending to suppress the group with immense force.

In that very instant, however, Eldrin Chen raised his palm and struck out horizontally, sending the Exquisite Pagoda hurtling back through the air.

"Such formidable physical prowess!"

Seeing his Exquisite Pagoda repelled, Second Holy Scion was utterly astounded. His Exquisite Pagoda was a Mid-Grade Primordial Unity Immortal Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact of the highest tier]; even those who had achieved the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [a legendary and profound cultivation foundation] would not dare to receive its blow with their bare flesh.

Yet Eldrin Chen had accomplished this very feat, leaving him utterly astounded.

In that same instant, a cataclysmic battle erupted between both sides. Those who had anticipated a swift and overwhelming victory felt something amiss the very moment they clashed.

This time, the coalition of major forces encircling the Chen Clan comprised seventeen Half-Step Celestial Immortals [powerhouses who have nearly ascended to the rank of celestial beings]. Among them were five who possessed the Dual Primordial Unity Foundation [a legendary cultivation foundation that merges two primordial essences into one].

Yet, far from being at a disadvantage, the Chen Immortal Clan and their allies instantly seized the absolute upper hand.

Within the Eight Seas of the Returning Abyss now, the Chen Immortal Clan alone boasted twelve Half-Step Celestial Immortals.

Adding their allies—the Blazeflame Divine Spirit, the Glazed Divine Lord, Violet Mystery Path Master, Seven Mystery Path Master, Heaven Abyss Path Master, and the Ancient Ruins Nether Lord—their numbers swelled to a full eighteen Half-Step Celestial Immortals.

At this moment, with the exception of Exquisite Jiang, the other seventeen figures all unleashed their power, completely suppressing the opposing seventeen Half-Step Celestial Immortals.

"This is bad! We've walked into a trap!"

In an instant, the Third Divine Scion sensed the impending disaster.

The hearts of the coalition members sank. Their brimming confidence plummeted into the abyss.

They immediately sought to fight their way out through the breach they had created, only to find it had already sealed shut.

In the void, Exquisite Jiang activated eight Primordial Unity Formation Flags to seal heaven and earth, instantly amplifying the power of the entire grand formation by more than tenfold.

In that instant, eight supreme pressures descended. The seventeen Half-Step Celestial Immortal cultivators felt as if eight Great Universe were crushing down upon them. Their spiritual energy [the vital force cultivated by immortals] circulation became agonizingly difficult, and half their combat power was suppressed.

"Disaster! It's the Super Slaughter Formation!"

Seeing this, their hearts sank with dread.

The Third Divine Scion's face darkened. He immediately summoned a Ninth Rank Primordial Unity Immortal Treasure with Spatial Attribute properties, intending to tear through space and flee. Yet, he found the space as solid as iron; even his Ninth RankSpatial Supreme Treasure could not rend it open.

Raising his head, he finally saw it—a treasure mirror radiating Polarity light, sealing the entire expanse of heaven, earth, mountains, and rivers.

"An Innate Spatial Treasure [a primordial treasure born with the power to manipulate space]."

Witnessing this, the Dragon Crown Prince's face twisted with shock and fury. "My fate ends here," he uttered in utter terror.

These opponents were already no match for the Chen Clan and its allies. With their Spatial Supreme Treasure rendered useless, their primary escape method gone, and further suppressed by the Formation [a structured arrangement of power used for defense, attack, or cultivation], they plunged even deeper into despair.

Even with their cultivation suppressed to the Single Primordial Unity Foundation level to conceal their true strength, Kael Chen and the others were no match for these opponents at all. In the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, the air was filled with the spray of blood and flying figures, with some already teetering on the brink of annihilation.

Witnessing this scene, Eldrin Chen immediately spoke up, "Everyone, slow down the slaughter!"

Upon hearing this, Nyssa Qu and the others paused for a moment, their eyes flickering with understanding—they instantly realized Eldrin Chen was up to his old tricks again.

They understood clearly that if they unleashed their full power, they could likely annihilate all seventeen of these Half-Step Celestial Immortal cultivators in short order.

However, if the Chen Clan truly slaughtered every last one of them, it would undoubtedly shock the seven transcendent powers that had entered this tribulation.

At that point, those seven powers would either cease sending forces to attack the Eight Seas of the Returning Abyss, or they would form alliances and attempt to jointly eradicate the Chen Immortal Clan.

Although the enmity between the major powers ran deep, making a united front against the Chen Clan unlikely, even if they abandoned their designs on the Hundred Seas of Returning Abyss, they would inevitably grow wary of the Chen Immortal Clan.

Then, the Chen Immortal Clan would be forced to take the initiative to seize Path Source [the foundational essence required for advancing one's cultivation path], potentially walking into ambushes laid by the various powers.

Even if Eldrin Chen had the confidence to achieve sufficient gains in a single battle, without the support of a Formation [a structured arrangement that channels and amplifies energy for defense or attack], the cost would likely be immense, potentially resulting in the loss of several Half-Step Celestial Immortal cultivators.

After all, defense is always easier than offense. By Eldrin Chen's estimation, this Eight Trigrams Grand Formation alone was equivalent to the combat power of a single Mid Celestial Immortal Realm cultivator.

Understanding this, the group immediately reined in a portion of their killing intent [murderous aura].

Against these seventeen Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the verge of ascending to the Celestial Immortal realm], they adopted a strategy of wounding rather than killing, forcing their opponents into a steady retreat.

"Damnation!"

Witnessing the shift in their adversaries' tactics, Second Holy Scion instantly sensed something amiss and grasped their true intention.