Chapter 1712 : Nine Dragons Herald a Prodigy's Return

As his words fell, a dragon's roar echoed between heaven and earth.

From the far reaches of the void, nine True Dragon [majestic, supreme serpentine beings of immense power] pulled a war chariot forth. The chariot was forged entirely from Ninth Rank divine metal [a material of the highest conceivable grade, possessing world-shattering properties], radiating a terrifying power that seemed capable of annihilating Universe [the totality of all existence, the cosmos itself].

Upon the Nine Dragon War Chariot [a legendary war vehicle pulled by nine True Dragons], a figure clad in Five-Colored Immortal Armor [armor shimmering with the hues of the five fundamental elements] stood imposingly. He resembled a Primordial Era Immortal King [a sovereign ruler from the mythic dawn of time, possessing authority over heaven and earth] patrolling the heavens, exuding a transcendent aura that could suppress the mortal realm.

"The Longevity Sun Clan [a prestigious and ancient clan], a true disciple of the School of Military Strategy [a renowned sect specializing in martial arts and strategy]... Heaven Sun?"

Imperial Sun murmured slowly, a flicker of surprise appearing in his eyes.

Since his last defeat and retreat from the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and perilous sea region in the western realms], it seemed Heaven Sun had encountered some other opportunity. He had now actually cultivated into the Forbidden Domain [a legendary and nearly unattainable state of power that defies conventional limits], becoming a Forbidden Prodigy [a peerless genius who has achieved the Forbidden Domain] of Imperial Scion caliber.

"You dare to come here alone? Your courage is truly immense."

Zhu Yan Imperial Scion [an Imperial Scion of the Zhuyin lineage, a powerful ancient serpent-dragon race] spoke slowly, his eyes gleaming with the light of Slaughter [a divine ability or aura focused on absolute destruction and killing intent].

Gripping a heaven-propping divine rod, he moved forward, intent on striking down Heaven Sun, but was stopped by Imperial Sun Golden Crow.

The Imperial Sun Golden Crow gazed at Heaven Sun and could not help but say, "You have stepped into the Forbidden Domain. You could now enter seclusion to attempt a breakthrough to Celestial Immortal [the realm of a true, ascended immortal]. Yet you still dare to wade into these troubled waters today?" Read, share, and discuss at @udio-novel.com.

"My purpose in coming here today is not to engage in battle with you, but to seek vengeance."

Heaven Sun showed not a trace of fear, his gaze turning icy as he declared, "I believe you might be willing to cooperate with me."

"Cooperate?"

The Five-Colored Immortal Phoenix spoke, a ripple of interest stirring in its eyes.

That Heaven Sun nodded, casting a gaze brimming with Slaughter Intent towards the Void Mountain Range. "Years ago, when Returning Abyss Path Master celebrated his longevity, I personally went to offer congratulations. Yet, Returning Abyss Path Master instructed his son to ambush and wound me."

"Later, when I faced my tribulation within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea, that That upstart Eldrin showed no regard for our shared lineage. He conspired with the Celestial Net Ancient Sect to trap and slay me."

"If not for my keen perception and a Spatial Supreme Treasure [a treasure of the highest grade capable of manipulating space] I possessed, I would have perished within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea."

"Such enmity cannot exist under the same sky. Today, I come to wash away this shame."

Heaven Sun spoke word by deliberate word, the fury and killing intent in his eyes blazing like fire.

Upon hearing this, the assembled figures exchanged glances, clearly possessing some knowledge of these events.

Upon hearing this, the Nine Celestial Foxes giggled softly and sent a mental message to the Five-Colored Immortal Phoenix and the others, "I heard that the true disciple of the School of Military Strategy was publicly humiliated on Returning Abyss Mountain. In front of tens of thousands of guests, Second Son of the Chen Clan stepped on his face."

"Such a profound disgrace is unbearable for anyone, let alone a prodigy of Imperial Scion caliber."

"Moreover, for both the School of Military Strategy Sacred Land and the Longevity Sun Clan, this represents an intolerable humiliation."

"Especially for the School of Military Strategy Sacred Land. This lineage ranks third among the Human Race's various Sage Sects and has always emphasized unwavering advance and clarity of intent. Heaven Sun, with his inherently arrogant nature, has shown remarkable restraint to have waited until now to act."

Seeing this, the Verdant Sun Imperial Scion also spoke up at the opportune moment, "During the previous assault on the Purple Tenuity Grotto-Heaven, we were greatly aided by Fellow Daoist Sun's revelation of the formation's flaws. Otherwise, breaching it might have taken another millennium."

Upon hearing these words, the assembled group felt a noticeable easing of tension.

Noting this, the Imperial Sun Golden Crow inquired, "Since you have come to lend your aid, Fellow Daoist, I presume you have brought some trump cards of your own."

Heaven Sun offered no verbal reply. Instead, he drew from his sleeve six dazzling, extraordinary pearls.

These six pearls were utterly remarkable. Each was wreathed in Innate Energy [the primordial energy present at birth, foundational to all cultivation] and radiated one of six distinct Innate [pertaining to the primordial, foundational state of being] lights. Yet, they resonated with one another, their auras intertwining to form a coherent and potent array formation.

"The Six Ren Divination Pearls!"

In a single Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time from Buddhist cosmology, less than a second], the Five-Colored Immortal Phoenix suddenly spoke, its voice tinged with shock.

Heaven Sun nodded, replying with calm certainty, "It is indeed that artifact."

"Excellent, excellent, excellent."

Clapping his hands together, Imperial Sun let out a hearty laugh and nodded in agreement. "With your assistance, fellow Daoist, That upstart Eldrin is truly fated to meet his doom."

The Six Ren Divination Pearls are a rare set of Innate Rare Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos of creation, possessing unique and profound powers], comprised of six Innate [born from the primordial chaos of creation] mystical orbs, each one a Low-Grade Innate Treasure.

When deployed as a formation and their power combined, the Six Ren Divination Pearls can unleash a might approaching that of the Late Celestial Immortal Realm. For the best reading experience, visit audio–novel.com.

Most crucially, this set of Innate Formation Artifact exerts immense suppressive force against Formation [a structured arrangement of energy, objects, or cultivators to create specific effects, often defensive or offensive]. Once they fully activate to suppress the Twenty-Four Myriad Heavens Grand Formation, Heaven Sun can then enter the formation with the Six Ren Divination Pearls, completely overwhelming the Twenty-Four Myriad Heavens Grand Formation.

For at least several hundred years, the Twenty-Four Myriad Heavens Grand Formation would be unable to recover. Furthermore, the Six Ren Divination Pearls could even suppress the Human Race cultivators present.

At this thought, their confidence swelled.

Seeing this, Heaven Sun spoke up at the opportune moment. "Since I have produced this treasure, it is only natural I have certain conditions."

"Oh?" Imperial Sun Golden Crow [the Imperial Scion of the Golden Crow Clan] inquired, "What is your demand?"

"I want Returning Abyss Path Master [Eldrin Chen's Daoist title]'s Path Source [the condensed essence of his cultivation path and power], and all the Innate Treasure [naturally formed, supremely powerful magical artifacts] on his person."

Heaven Sun [Sun Qian] spoke, his expression resolute.

Upon hearing this, the others present hesitated slightly. Eldrin Chen's Path Source was of immeasurable value, likely the greatest Opportunity and Fortune [a chance encounter or treasure that can drastically alter one's destiny] to emerge from this Path Tribulation [a great calamity or trial faced by cultivators on their path]. Everyone present coveted it.

However, after a brief exchange of glances—a silent, instantaneous communication—they all gave a slight nod of agreement.

Seeing this, the Verdant Sun Imperial Scion [the Imperial Scion of the Verdant Sun lineage] spoke, "Fellow Daoist, rest assured. Once this battle concludes, Returning Abyss Path Master's Path Source, along with the Innate Treasure upon him, can be entrusted to you by our collective decision."

"Then it is settled."

Heaven Sun spoke slowly, his gaze turning towards the depths of the Void Mountain Range [a vast, treacherous mountain range shrouded in spatial anomalies].

With the agreement now forged between the Demonic and Divine Clans [the allied forces of powerful demonic and divine lineages] and Heaven Sun, their assault on the Void Mountain Range intensified dramatically.

They intended no further delay. After merely a decade of preparation, they committed their entire force in one overwhelming push. All their Demon Immortal [powerful demonic cultivators who have attained immortality] and Divine Spirits [powerful beings of divine nature], accompanied by hundreds of thousands of Immortal Rank Ancient Ship [ancient, magically-powered vessels of immortal-grade quality], tore through the void and descended.

Countless low-tier Demon Beasts and even Demon Immortal and Divine Spirits marched forward to their deaths. Millions of Seventh Rank and Eighth-Tribulation World-Ending Cannons ceaselessly bombarded the Mountain Protection Formation [a defensive array that shields a mountain or sect], finally stirring faint ripples upon the Void Mountain Range.

They continued grinding away for another three hundred years. Only when the power of the Mountain Protection Formation had diminished by one-tenth and could clearly be reduced no further did they finally decide to launch their all-out assault.

"It is time to unleash our full might."

Imperial Sun Golden Crow spoke and immediately turned the prow of his Ninth Rank Ancient Ship [a primordial vessel of immense power and size].

For the various Grotto-Heaven [a blessed realm or sect headquarters], a Ninth Rank Ancient Ship was a foundational, legacy-grade Heavy Treasure [an artifact of immense strategic importance]. Within the entire Vast Azure Immortal Domain, the Grotto-Heaven that possessed a Ninth Rank Low-Grade ancient ship were almost exclusively those that dominated an entire Heavenly Domain [a vast celestial region]—the mighty Upper Grade Grotto-Heaven.

Those Grotto-Heaven possessing Ninth Rank Mid-Grade ancient ships were even rarer; across the whole Vast Azure Immortal Domain, their number did not exceed thirty or fifty.

As for Ninth Rank High-Grade Ancient Ship [the pinnacle of ancient vessel power], they were exceedingly scarce. The entire Vast Azure Immortal Domain held fewer than ten in total.

This time, however, the allied Demonic and Divine Clans had mobilized six Ninth Rank Low-Grade ancient ships, and even the sole Ninth Rank High-Grade Ancient Ship of the Golden Crow Lineage—the Imperial Crow Vessel.

Such formidable strength and depth of resources was truly staggering, more than sufficient to utterly annihilate even a Middle Grade Grotto-Heaven.

These Chaos Ancient Ship [ships forged from primordial chaos, possessing immense destructive power] were of immeasurable value, and their might was utterly terrifying.

It must be understood that the core Dragon Bone [the fossilized skeletal remains of ancient dragons, imbued with immense power] of a Ninth Rank Ancient Ship [a legendary vessel of the highest grade, capable of traversing the cosmos] is forged from the bones of a Chaos Ancient Beast [a primordial monster born from the formless energies of creation]. This content originates from audio-novel dot com. Please respect copyright.