Chapter 1706 : A Realm Divided by War

Exquisite Jiang [the female immortal lord] nodded upon hearing this and then spoke, "More than half of the Demon Race's [the collective term for beings with demonic bloodlines or origins] strength within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain [a vast realm of immortal cultivation] is concentrated within the Southern Ridge [the southern mountainous region] and the Twelve Eastern Pole Heavenly Domains [the twelve heavenly domains of the eastern pole]."

"Meanwhile, the top powers of our Human Race [the collective term for human cultivators] are primarily scattered across the Western Pole [the western polar region], the Central [the central heartlands], and the Eastern Pole Heavenly Domain [the heavenly domain of the eastern pole]. If his scheme were to succeed, it truly could alter the course of the war."

Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful sword immortal] nodded in agreement upon hearing this analysis.

Throughout this Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of destruction and renewal], the Human Race had actually experienced some decline within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain. Thirty million years ago, the humans still possessed the Liyang Grotto-Heaven [a blessed paradise realm] within the Southern Ridge Heavenly Domain [the heavenly domain of the southern ridge], which could rival the Golden Crow Grotto-Heaven [a grotto-heaven ruled by golden crows].

However, since the fall of the Liyang Grotto-Heaven, the Human Race in the Southern Ridge had been left with only the Violet Flame Grotto-Heaven [a grotto-heaven known for its violet flames].

Although the Violet Flame Grotto-Heaven was also one of the Ten Great Grotto-Heavens of Vast Azure Immortal Domain [the ten most renowned paradise realms within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain] and possessed a Patriarch [a venerable clan or sect leader] at the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal cultivation realm], it was still forced to seal its mountain gates and close its doors against the Golden Crow Grotto-Heaven, not daring to send its disciples to face the tribulation within the Southern Ridge Six Heavenly Domains [the six heavenly domains of the southern ridge].

Under such circumstances, a combined force from the Demon Race of the Southern Ridge and the Eastern Barrens [the eastern wilderness] would indeed be sufficient to reshape the strategic landscape [the overall balance of power and territorial control] of the entire Vast Azure Immortal Domain.

For within the current Northern Pole Six Heavenly Domains [the six heavenly domains of the northern pole], Unfettered Great Center [a powerful human cultivator] was leading the Human Race in a fierce struggle for supremacy against the Divine Clan [a race of beings with divine bloodlines].

Meanwhile, within the Central Heavenly Domain [the central heavenly domain], figures like the Verdant Sun Divine Scion [a chosen scion of the verdant sun], the Imperial Scion of Purple Tenuity [the Purple Tenuity constellation], and the 'Fire Qilin Imperial Scion' [an imperial descendant of the fire qilin] from the Qilin Clan [the clan of mythical qilin beasts], a dominant force among the Hundred Immortal Spirit Races [the collective term for various immortal spirit races], were already locked in a chaotic, boiling conflict.

In such a situation, the Demon Race was highly likely to emerge as the greatest victor of this Path Tribulation [a cataclysmic conflict testing the Dao and destiny of all cultivators]. This chapter is provided by audio-novel-dot-com. Support the original.

Understanding this, Eldrin Chen spoke decisively: "Issue the command immediately. Summon everyone to Green Chariot Mountain for a council of war."

Atop the peak of Green Chariot Mountain, within the Violet Ye Palace, Eldrin Chen and Primordial Solar Holy Son sat cross-legged on the floor with the others.

After so many years apart, the cultivators of the Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance had all made significant progress in their cultivation. Two more had even achieved the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [a legendary and supremely stable foundation for future cultivation].

These two individuals were both figures of Holy Scion caliber from the Primordial Solar Grotto-Heaven. They were already renowned top-tier geniuses for many years, their talents comparable to figures like Western Abyss Dragon King. For them to successfully cultivate the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation now was a natural culmination of their efforts.

Seeing that everyone had assembled, Eldrin Chen dispensed with lengthy pleasantries. He directly passed the letter in his hand to the gathered Mortal Path cultivators.

"Read it for yourselves," he said.

The group exchanged glances, then each took the letter to read its contents.

A moment later, Wind Cloud Fearless spoke, his expression grave. "The Golden Crow Clan, the Immortal Phoenix Clan, and even supreme Demon Race powers like the Zhu Yan [a mythical beast of calamity and war] and the Nine-Tails [a powerful fox spirit with nine tails] have joined forces. They are already the most formidable power in the Vast Azure Immortal Domain."

"If we allow them to annihilate the heroes of the Human Race in the Eastern Region and digest the spoils of that war, they will likely gain the strength to unify the entire Vast Azure Immortal Domain."

"That is precisely my fear as well," Eldrin Chen affirmed.

Primordial Solar Holy Son nodded, a slight frown creasing his brow as he spoke, "We must stop them, and even seize this opportunity to deal a heavy blow to the Demon Race forces."

"Then let us prepare to act."

Energy Abyss Chen spoke slowly, his eyes gleaming with a murderous chill.

Hearing this, the others were filled with fervent battle intent. In this war, the Western Pole Human Race Alliance had gained four additional Forbidden Prodigy [prodigies of extraordinary, often forbidden, potential], and the combat power of the other Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [a supreme cultivation art that harmonizes the three primordial energies] practitioners had also improved somewhat.

Now, at the peak of their strength, they naturally had the confidence to sweep aside all opposition.

Seeing their unwavering resolve, Eldrin Chen spoke calmly, "Then for this battle, we shall leave Myriad Spirit Patriarch and the other Celestial Immortal Great Power [powerful beings who have ascended to the Celestial Immortal realm] behind to guard the Six Heavenly Domains of the Western Pole for us."

"All who have mastered the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation shall accompany me to the Eastern Pole Six Heavenly Domains."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded, immediately approving Eldrin Chen's plan.

Those who had mastered the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation all possessed combat power approaching that of a Flawed Celestial Immortal [a Celestial Immortal whose ascension was imperfect, limiting their power]. Among the more than twenty Triple Primordial Unity Foundation masters present, there were even two beings of Path Tribulation Protagonist [a destined figure central to a great cosmic tribulation] caliber: Eldrin Chen and Exquisite Jiang.

With a confrontation of this core Path Tribulation [a great cosmic calamity that tests the very fabric of the Dao] level, there was no longer any worry about Celestial Immortal Great Power interfering.

For they carried the fortune of the Great Path of Heavenly and Earthly Cycles [a profound destiny tied to the cosmic cycles of creation and destruction], they were deeply valued by the Heavenly Path [the supreme, impersonal law of the cosmos] of the Vast Azure Immortal Domain. Any Celestial Immortal Great Power [an immortal who has ascended to the Celestial Immortal realm and possesses immense power] who dared to interfere would likely be instantly crushed to dust.

Once their resolve was firm, the group immediately departed from the Returning Abyss Sea Region and headed towards the Eastern Pole Six Heavenly Domains [a cluster of six major celestial realms in the eastern part of the immortal domain].

The party numbered only slightly over twenty individuals, all of them the most elite Immaculate Celestial Immortal Seed [cultivators with flawless foundations destined for the Celestial Immortal realm]. They journeyed towards the Eastern Pole Six Heavenly Domains, soon arriving at the borders of the Void Heavenly Domain.

Upon reaching the Void Heavenly Domain, they concealed their auras and pressed onward. Before long, they arrived before a vast and majestic mountain range.

"This is the place,"

Eldrin Chen murmured, his gaze upon the mountain range before him growing solemn. Official source: audio-novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

Beyond the sprawling mountains, an endless tide of the Demon Race [a powerful and often hostile race of demonic beings] army was relentlessly assaulting a grand defensive formation. From within the mountains, a single Heaven-Scraping Sword Formation [a legendary sword formation of immense power] manifested, splitting into countless Immortal Sword [swords forged with immortal power] that soared into the sky. A storm of sword energy churned, reducing innumerable Demon Immortal [demons who have achieved immortality] to ashes.

"Two Heavenly Domain [major celestial realms] of the Demon Race have joined forces, led by three Path Tribulation Protagonist [individuals destined to be central figures in a great cosmic tribulation]: the Golden Crow Clan [a clan of powerful solar avians], the Five-Colored Immortal Phoenix [a mythical phoenix of five radiant hues], and the Zhu Yan Imperial Scion [a royal descendant of the ancient Zhu Yan beast]."

"That the Void Mountain Range can hold out to this day... the Void Grotto-Heaven [a hidden paradise realm within the Void Mountains] truly lives up to its reputation as one of the Ten Great Grotto-Heavens of Vast Azure Immortal Domain [the ten most renowned and powerful hidden paradises in the Vast Azure Immortal Domain]."

Witnessing this scene, Song Luo could not help but sigh and speak.

The Primordial Solar Grotto-Heaven Holy Son nodded slightly, then smiled and said, "Within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, there are ten supreme Grotto-Heaven [a realm of profound spiritual energy and unique laws, often a sect's ultimate sanctuary]."

"This Void Grotto-Heaven ranks seventh, a position it fully deserves."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a flicker of understanding in his eyes.

While the Vast Azure Immortal Domain indeed possessed ten great Grotto-Heaven, the top five were the Golden Crow Grotto-Heaven, the Primordial Solar Grotto-Heaven, the Verdant Sun Grotto-Heaven, the Evergreen Grotto-Heaven, and the Frost Soul Grotto-Heaven. Each of these five was guarded by an Ancient Immortal Great Power [a cultivator of immense age and power who has transcended multiple heavenly tribulations], making their depths truly unfathomable.

Given this hierarchy, for the Void Grotto-Heaven to rank seventh meant it could be considered the second strongest Grotto-Heaven beneath those overseen by Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has survived the trials of immense ages].

The remaining five great Grotto-Heaven also possessed methods capable of threatening an Ancient Immortal Great Power. They were, in order, the Purple Tenuity Grotto-Heaven, the Void Grotto-Heaven, the True Dragon Grotto-Heaven, the Immortal Phoenix Grotto-Heaven, and the Violet Flame Grotto-Heaven.

Among them, the Purple Tenuity Grotto-Heaven was a branch of the Purple Tenuity Path Palace, itself part of the Great Encompassing Ancient Sect. Legends spoke of a supreme treasure left behind by an Ancient Immortal Great Power, securing its sixth-place rank.

The Void Grotto-Heaven, peerless in offensive might, held seventh place. The True Dragon Grotto-Heaven and the Immortal Phoenix Grotto-Heaven occupied the eighth and ninth positions respectively, with the Violet Flame Grotto-Heaven rounding out the list at tenth.

Of course, the Demon Race's Bifang Grotto-Heaven, the Hundred Immortal Spirit Races's Taihao Grotto-Heaven, and the Human Race's Pure Tenuity Grotto-Heaven within the Pure Tenuity Heavenly Domain all possessed astonishing foundations, comparable to the Violet Flame Grotto-Heaven. Thus, the title of the tenth great Grotto-Heaven remained a matter of some uncertainty.

At that moment, Wind Cloud Fearless pondered briefly before speaking. "Under ordinary circumstances, this Void Mountain Range might not withstand an invasion of this Demon Race [a race of beings that cultivate demonic arts and often oppose human cultivators]."

"But now, upon the Void Mountain Range, there are twelve Innate Ancient Sword [swords born from the primordial chaos, possessing immense power] and one hundred eight Primordial Unity Immortal Sword [swords forged at the dawn of creation, embodying the concept of primordial unity] suspended in the air. Only this formidable array has been able to hold the line for such an extended duration."

"The twelve Innate Celestial Slaughter Sword [swords of innate origin, specifically designed for celestial-scale slaughter] form the core of the formation."

Evening Star Sword Scion could not help but shake his head, speaking out, "It seems this time, Void Grotto-Heaven [a mystical realm of profound emptiness] has truly staked its very foundation."

Holy Scion Song Luo also nodded, yet his tone remained calm. "The Void Holy Son is a prodigy of rare caliber even within the Twelve Tribulations Domain [a legendary realm representing the pinnacle of tribulation transcendence]. Such talent is scarcely seen, even among the scions of the Primordial Era Imperial Clan [an ancient and supremely powerful clan from the dawn of time]."

"For Void Grotto-Heaven to place such a heavy wager is akin to gambling the very Fortune [the accumulated luck and destiny] of their entire Grotto-Heaven [a blessed, independent pocket dimension]."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen also gave a slight, acknowledging nod.

To produce twelve Innate Ancient Sword at once, along with the billions of Slaughter [a divine ability focused on pure, overwhelming destruction] Immortal Sword [swords wielded by immortal beings] required for the formation's foundation—this cost would likely cripple even an entity as profound as the Void Grotto-Heaven.

Should this tribulation end in failure, the entire Void Grotto-Heaven would pay a staggering price. It might take tens of millions of years for them to recover their former vitality and strength. For the best reading experience, visit audio—novel.com.