Chapter 1686 : Twin Princes of Taicang

Above the ancient temple in the Great Desert Celestial Sands Domain, chaos reigned as heaven and earth trembled, making the starry river quiver.

An unprecedented battle of the ages erupted. Celestial beings bled divine blood, while primordial sacred mountains were shattered. A single Immortal Iron Staff swept across the celestial realm, tearing the heavens asunder. In the end, a streak of radiant light pierced through the fabric of heaven and earth, vanishing into the distant horizon where the firmament meets eternity.

Spatial Treasure.

"Do not let him escape."

Beyond the Great White Mountains in the Western Celestial Realm, a fierce battle still raged on, yet the Mountain Guardian Array teetered on the verge of collapse.

Within the Great White Celestial Veins gathered the direct disciples of the Great White Grotto-Heaven, the Cloud-Soaring Dao Palace, the Longblade Sword Sect, and the Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven. Over a 100 Quasi-Celestial Immortals stood guard here, among whom were those who had established foundations at the Triple Primordial Unity realm.

But his opponent was truly far too powerful. As the protagonist of the Heavenly Tribulation, the Crown Prince of Taicang had subdued the Holy Son of the White Tiger Grotto-Heaven and 2 direct descendants of the demon race. The power he now commanded was beyond compare to what it had been before.

The current Demon God Alliance had already gathered 6 major factions: the Taicang Branch Vein, the Golden Radiance Grotto-Heaven, the White Tiger Grotto-Heaven, the Ancient Dragon-Turtle Clan, the Scorching Sun Divine Clan, and the Golden Wing Ancient Clan.

The 6 major factions now had over 2 100 experts who had merely half-stepped into the Celestial Immortal realm, completely overwhelming the entire Great White Mountain Range.

Even with the support of the 4 major human factions, they were gradually losing their ability to hold the line.

"The grand formation is about to break."

The group concealed themselves within the void, watching as the formation grew increasingly unstable. Chen Qiyuan could not help but speak up.

Eldrin (Person Name) said with an unreadable expression and a faint chill in his gaze, "Bide our time. We'll strike together when the moment comes."

Just as the crowd was conversing, over a dozen Annihilation Cannons among the demon god's army fired simultaneously. The grand formation of the Great White Mountain Range ultimately could not withstand the assault and shattered in an instant with a thunderous crash.

"Esteemed allies, the day to conquer the Great Cataclysm has arrived."

The instant the grand formation shattered, an immensely majestic figure strode forth.

Clad in crimson-gold battle armor and wielding a vermilion spear, his majestic aura and peerless elegance transcended all mortal realms.

"That is the Crown Prince of Taicang."

Luo Ming spoke, his expression turning exceedingly grave.

Eldrin looked up and saw the Crown Prince of Taicang gripping a crimson spear. With a single thrust, he charged at the forefront, cutting a path deep into the heart of the Great White Mountain Range.

Almost simultaneously, hundreds of radiant streaks soared skyward from both sides—each representing an unparalleled genius at the half-step Celestial Immortal realm.

Eldrin looked up and realized that just the number of cultivators with the 3 Taiyi Foundations had already reached nearly 20-some.

It appeared that since the outbreak of the Dao Tribulation, not only had the cultivation of those in the Return Abyss Immortal Alliance advanced by leaps and bounds, but even these individuals before them had also obtained significant opportunities.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin did not delay any further. Acting in accordance with their agreement, he struck instantly.

In an instant, over 70 Half-Step Celestial Immortals from the Abyssal Return Immortal Alliance joined the battlefield, instantly shifting the tide of the entire conflict.

"I knew you would come."

Yet at that very instant, a calm voice drifted over.

Yet amidst the gods and demons, another figure stepped forth, wielding a Black Gold Celestial Halberd as he launched his assault toward Eldrin (Person Name).

"Hmm?"

Eldrin’s gaze sharpened. Given his record of slaying celestial immortals, he never expected anyone would still dare to stand before him.

He retaliated with a backhand strike, the Chaos Heavenly Halberd crashing down like thunder, colliding with the opponent in an instant.

After 3 consecutive moves, Eldrin took half a step back and finally noticed the man’s waterfall-like black hair—his appearance was nearly identical to that of the Crown Prince of Taicang.

"Son of Heaven of the Vast Firmament?"

Luo Ming stared at this scene, momentarily stunned before exclaiming in utter astonishment, "Impossible! If you are the Crown Prince of Taicang, then who is that 1 over there?"

"The 2 of us are both Sons of the Great Firmament Emperor."

Returning home, the Grand Cang Imperial Son spoke unhurriedly, his gaze calm as he regarded Eldrin. "To withstand 3 of my strikes without faltering—you truly live up to being the protagonist of humanity's Heavenly Tribulation."

Eldrin’s expression remained unchanged. After carefully studying the Crown Prince of Taicang, he nodded and said, “Beyond the 9 Tribulations—your power has already reached the forbidden realm.”

Upon hearing this, the faces of the crowd instantly shifted.

The black-armored Taicang Imperial Heir before them had already stepped into the forbidden realm of combat prowess, while the crimson-armored Taicang Imperial Heir was equally formidable. Such power had truly taken everyone by surprise.

At this thought, Luo Ming turned to Eldrin (Person Name) and asked, “Are you confident?”

"Leave it to me."

Eldrin spoke with an air of nonchalance, and in a single stride, the Primordial Chaos Heavenly Halberd in his hand came crashing down.

The battlefield was now a seething cauldron of chaos. Seeing the critical situation, the group immediately charged into the fray, cutting their way toward the heart of the conflict.

The black-armored Taicang Imperial Son did not attempt to stop the departing crowd. With utter composure, he gazed at Eldrin and remarked, "Even with their aid, this battle remains a hopeless struggle."

"I only need to hold you back, and the Child of the Crimson Emperor can sweep through everything."

Eldrin brandished the Chaos Heavenly Halberd, clashing fiercely against his foe high above the heavens. Upon hearing these words, he finally understood that the Crown Prince of Taicang was not a single entity, but divided into the Crimson Emperor's Son and the Black Emperor's Son—collectively known as the Twin Crown Princes of Taicang.

The 2 of them were divine descendants born of the same origin, with virtually no disparity in innate talent and brilliance. Both had reached the Tenth Tribulation Realm in combat prowess.

Previously, the Eldrin of the Crimson Emperor alone had already swept across all directions, demonstrating the bearing of a protagonist destined for the Dao Tribulation. Now, with the Eldrin of the Black Emperor making his move, he too displayed transcendent combat prowess.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin remarked indifferently, "The 10 Calamities Domain?"

The Chaotic Heavenly Halberd pierced through all in its path, sweeping across the battlefield with the power to annihilate everything. It struck the Black Emperor's Son with overwhelming force, sending him hurtling backward through the air.

"This alone is not enough!"

"Pfft—"

The Son of the Great Azure Black Emperor spat blood and was sent flying, his face revealing an expression of utter astonishment.

He never expected that, with his own power, he would be at an absolute disadvantage in a head-on confrontation.

With his taboo-level combat power at the 10 Calamities Realm, he had already shattered the extreme barrier of the Celestial Immortal realm. He wouldn’t even flinch before a Third-Level Celestial Immortal, yet he had suffered a severe setback at the hands of Eldrin (Person Name).

"Forbidden Domain, and 1 at the very peak at that?"

The Son of the Great Azure Black Emperor murmured inwardly, a chill gleaming in his eyes.

He had always believed that within this vast Firmament Immortal Realm, only the Taixu Holy Son, the Golden Crow Imperial Scion, and that handful of ancient sect heirs of similar caliber could possibly reach the extremity of the forbidden realm.

Who would have thought that the current Eldrin (Person Name) had already demonstrated combat prowess approaching the highest level of forbidden power.

Since time immemorial, across the vast expanse of the Qingcang Immortal Realm, how many individuals have truly cultivated a forbidden domain at the Taiyi Realm?

Slay them—

Just as his thoughts wavered, Eldrin once again channeled the Chaos Heavenly Halberd, cleaving down with overwhelming force and sending him hurtling through the air, blood spraying from his wounds.

An indestructible scar remained upon his divine form, driving him to the brink of madness.

"The Imperial Clan shall not be disgraced!"

In an instant, the Son of the Great Azure Black Emperor roared in fury.

He raised his Celestial Halberd and soared into the air, summoning a blade of immortal light so dazzling it shook the heavens. With overwhelming force, he brought it down upon Eldrin.

"Innate Ancient Sword?"

A chill shot through Eldrin’s brow. Without hesitation, he summoned the Primordial Taowu Ancient Sword (Magic Treasure), transforming it into a lethal beam of light to meet the attack.

The primordial ancient sword unleashed by the Grand Cang Black Emperor’s heir was named the Primordial Black Malice Sword—a peerless weapon of slaughter among primordial swords. Yet, Eldrin’s Primordial Taowu Sword radiated an even more ferocious aura, subtly gaining the upper hand.

(End of Chapter)