Chapter 1652 : Ready, Abyssal Sanctuary

At this remark, he smiled faintly and said, "This Annihilation Cannon truly lives up to its refinement from Primordial Chaos divine materials. Though it struggles to strike those at the Half-Step Celestial Immortal realm, it proves remarkably effective against the protective formations of peak-grade blessed realms."

"A grand formation like that of the Flowing Fire Star Palace—a blessed land—would likely withstand no more than 3 blasts before being breached." Eldrin nodded, then turned his gaze to the factions within the Immortal Alliance.

Compared to the present-day Chen Immortal Clan (Organization), the strength of the Guixu Immortal Alliance (Organization) was considerably weaker.

However, under the Chen Clan's protection, the Void-Return Immortal Alliance had flourished for 1,000,000 years. Though it never produced a supreme powerhouse capable of bearing the heavens, it had nurtured numerous Earth Immortals (Cultivation Realm).

The current Abyssal Sanctuary now boasted over 2 100 Earth Immortals alone, dominating nearly all of the 100 Abyssal Seas. Its strength could indeed be considered formidable. After reviewing the documents, Eldrin rose to his feet and declared, "Our strategic reserves, personnel, and foundational resources have been prepared for quite some time."

"Now, we shall await the commencement of the Heavenly Tribulation. Once it erupts and we discern the major powers across the Western Mist Divine Abyss Sea, we shall seize the opportune moment to enter the fray and determine the fate of all."

"Very well."

Everyone nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

After devising a strategy to counter the Dao Tribulation, the immortals of the Chen Immortal Clan remained in the Sea of Returning Abyss, quietly awaiting the commencement of the tribulation.

In the years that followed, the Abyssal Immortal Alliance, Daoist Tianyuan, the Violet Heaven Dao Palace, and the various major powers aligned with the Chen Clan successively set foot into the 8 Abyssal Seas.

In such circumstances, the strength of the 8 Abyssal Seas grew ever more formidable. Unbeknownst to all, they had gathered over 100,000 immortals and assembled more than 300 Earth Immortal Patriarchs.

Meanwhile, throughout the entire Qingcang Immortal Domain, all major forces embroiled in the tribulation had completed their pre-war preparations. Countless top-tier Half-Step Celestial Immortals, and even several nearby grotto-heavens, had turned their gazes toward the Xichi Divine Abyss Sea.

Within the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven, a figure draped in imperial purple robes lifted his gaze, his eyes cold as frost as they fell upon the visitor. "Has she agreed?" he inquired, his voice devoid of warmth.

"She..."

Below him sat a Half-Step Celestial Immortal, who also served as the Ninth Elder of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven.

Having lived for 60,000,000 years, he stood among the highest echelons of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven. Yet at this moment, he trembled as he knelt on the ground, his face visibly pale.

At this moment, the Ninth Elder shook his head, gritted his teeth, and said, "Divine Lord Liuli has not agreed. She claims her Celestial Immortal Path remains incomplete, thus she is still unworthy of becoming your concubine!"

"How dare you defy me!"

The figure clad in imperial robes wore a face of thunderous fury. With every flicker of his eyes, it was as if galaxies crumbled and worlds dissolved into illusion.

This man was none other than the master of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven, Eldrin (Person Name). Eldrin had attained the Dao some 20 million years ago and was the direct descendant of the First Supreme Elder of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven.

At the moment of his birth, the Glazed Divine Sovereign offered 30-6 Ocean Divine Pearls, while Daoist Yuanzhi refined 12 of them, forging a rare Great Perfected 1’s foundation. Thereafter, with the support of the Divine Abyss Paradise, the master of the Divine Abyss Paradise broke through to the Celestial Immortal realm in just 10 million years—moreover, as a perfected Celestial Immortal with a foundation of 3 Primordial Origins.

After his breakthrough, the first supreme elder of the Divine Abyss Cave Heaven secluded himself to cultivate and successfully advanced to the late-stage Celestial Immortal realm. Subsequently, he passed the leadership of the Divine Abyss Cave Heaven to Daoist Yuanzhi.

Today, Daoist Yuanzhi had reached the Fourth Heavenly Immortal Realm, ranking third among the masters of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven. Across the entire Vast Azure Immortal Domain, he was a figure of renowned prestige.

Due to the 12 Oceanic Divine Pearls, the master of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven had always held Flickering Glaze Divine Monarch in high regard, and thus sought to take her as his concubine.

Hearing the Glazed Divine Monarch’s refusal at this moment, his gaze grew increasingly frigid as he said, "It seems that since breaking through to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal realm, the Glazed Divine Monarch has grown formidable enough to defy the winds."

"I heard she plans to jointly transcend the Dao Tribulation with that recently renowned Eldrin (Person Name)?"

The Ninth Elder’s eyes flickered slightly before he nodded and said, “The Daoist of the Returning Abyss is a Ninth-Level Earth Immortal. It is said that he has opened up 12 layers of heavenly realms. The Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) also boasts 9 Ninth-Level Earth Immortals, each of them exceptionally gifted. Their strength is truly not to be underestimated.”

The Lord of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven gave a slight nod and said, "In that case, when the Heavenly Tribulation descends, dispatch the First Holy Son with 10 Half-Step Celestial Immortals to eradicate the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) in its cradle."

Chapter 1 The First Holy Son, Please return directly to the Pure Yang Sect.

10 Half-Step Celestial Immortals.

Hearing this, the Ninth Elder’s expression shifted slightly as he remarked, “But for the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) to dispatch their First Holy Son and 10 Half-Step Celestial Immortals—isn’t that overkill?” At that moment, a woman clad in azure robes stepped forward, her gaze calm as she spoke: “This Dao Tribulation is not merely a move orchestrated by our Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven (Organization).” “The Western Qi Grotto-Heaven (Organization) has sent at least 40 Half-Step Celestial Immortals into the fray. Moreover, the Eternal Life Family Sun Clan (Organization), the seventh true disciple of the Heavenly Net Ancient Sect (Organization), and others have also made their arrangements.” “From what I know, Sun Qian (Person Name) has spent these years traversing the periphery of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea (Location), personally investing in and nurturing 13 Half-Step Celestial Immortals, while also winning over numerous lords of blessed lands.”

"Under such circumstances, dispatching the First Holy Son and 10 Half-Step Celestial Immortals might create openings for others to exploit." Upon hearing this, the master of Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven's expression shifted slightly.

Within the Divine Abyss Paradise, there stood 7 Celestial Immortals of immense power: the Lord of the Divine Abyss Paradise and 6 Grand Elders. The woman in cyan robes before them was none other than the Fifth Grand Elder of the Divine Abyss Paradise—Immortal Qingxuan.

Not only had her cultivation reached the Third Heavenly Immortal Realm, but she was also the granddaughter of the Second Supreme Elder of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven, as well as his Dao Companion. Naturally, he dared not show the slightest neglect.

After a moment of contemplation, the Lord of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven smiled faintly and inquired, "In your opinion, how many should we dispatch?" "Let the Second Holy Son lead 3 Half-Step Celestial Immortals."

The woman in blue robes spoke slowly, preparing to settle the matter with finality.

Hearing this, the Lord of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven’s expression shifted slightly. Within the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven, there were 30-7 Half-Step Celestial Immortals, among whom were 3 Holy Maidens and 6 Holy Sons—all of them possessing Dual Taiyi Foundations.

These 9 individuals were all Celestial Immortal Seeds of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven, each possessing a 20 to 30 percent chance of transcending the tribulation and evolving into a Celestial Immortal Great Adept.

Among these 9 individuals, the Second Holy Son stood out as the most exceptional, regarded as 1 of the most likely candidates to attain the Heavenly Immortal Realm through the current arrangements of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven.

Logically speaking, dispatching the Second Holy Son should be enough to sweep through 90-9 percent of the blessed lands in the world. Yet, the master of the Divine Abyss Cave Heaven still harbored some concerns.

He pondered briefly before speaking, "In this battle, the 100 Seas of the Returning Abyss have 3 Half-Step Celestial Immortals: the Glazed Divine Lord (Person Name), the Violet Profound Daoist (Person Name), and the 7 Profound Daoist (Person Name). As for the Returning Abyss Daoist (Person Name), his innate talent is truly extraordinary."

"With only 4 people, I'm afraid it's still not enough to guarantee our safety."

The woman in blue-green robes smiled faintly before speaking, "Do not worry. The Abyssal Return Daoist is suspected of having opened all 12 celestial layers. Should he be allowed to break through to the half-step Celestial Immortal realm, he would likely become a second coming of the Taixu Saint."

"Do you truly believe the demon race and the celestial race would ever grant him the chance to rise?"