Chapter 1698 : Taboo Tianjiao, Ancient Emperor Son, All Subdued

The Twin Imperial Sons of Taicang were the first to charge into this place. With a single glance at the core area, they saw Lyra and 8 others standing calmly within the formation. At the center of the heavens, a palace constructed of violet jade floated ethereally. Upon its plaque were inscribed 3 large characters: "Violet Heaven Palace." The Black Imperial Son of Taicang murmured the name softly, falling deep into thought. The name seemed faintly familiar, yet he couldn't quite recall it. However, after a moment's contemplation, his expression abruptly shifted dramatically. "Damn! Fall back, now!" "To have this realization only now... don't you find it rather late?" A voice drifted leisurely through the void at that very instant. Simultaneously, the Violet Heaven Palace trembled violently, unleashing a shockwave that instantly swept across heaven and earth. The entire void filled with endless patterns of the Primordial Dao erupting from the palace, an infinite power of innate formation patterns suppressing all of creation. Lyra, Yan Zi Ji, Seraphina Qu, and the others immediately took action, each summoning forth a Primordial Treasure. In an instant, 9 such treasures radiated their innate, miraculous light: * The Mystic Lantern of Celestial Music * The Ancient Alms Bowl of Diamond Sutra * The Primordial Pearl of Chaos Unity * The Vase of Yin-Yang Union with the Dao * The Ancient Pearl of the Coiled Dragon * The Ancient Sword of the Counter-Scale * The Primordial Sword of Violet Flames * The Ancient Gourd of the Xun Wind * The Ancient Gourd of the Liú Wind Empowered by these 9 treasures, the formation patterns of the Violet Heaven Palace reached their absolute peak potency. Furthermore, the Primordial Mirror of Yin-Yang and Void shone its light upon all things, completely suppressing the very space of the 100 Seas of the Returning Abyss. "Damn it! My Sky-Rending Shuttle won't activate!" Seeing the dire situation, the Scarlet Crow Holy Son tried to activate his own Primordial Void Treasure, only to receive a chilling answer. The Twin Imperial Sons of Taicang also turned pale. They discovered that the radiance of their Primordial Medallion of Yin-Yang and Infinity had been suppressed by more than half, losing its ability to allow them free movement. In that instant, they understood they had fallen into a trap. The Black Imperial Son's expression turned extremely grave, and he couldn't help but sigh, clapping his hands softly. "Returning Abyss... it seems your breakthrough was a feint. Using it as bait to lure and slaughter us was your true goal." "To realize it only now... unfortunately, it is indeed too late." A figure clad in snow-white robes, with long, flowing white hair, stepped forth from the Violet Heaven Palace—Eldrin. Behind him, 5 supreme treasures slowly circled, converging into the profound wonder of the Primordial 5 Qi: * The Primordial Mirror of Yin-Yang and Void * The Primordial Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss * The Primordial Sword of the Ren Water Heavenly River * The Primordial Bell of the Wu Earth Honored Emperor * The Primordial Lotus Throne of Dao Comprehension Finally, the 5 supreme treasures merged into his body, vanishing without a trace. "This time, utilizing the Qi of the 5 Heavenly Domains, I refined these 5 Life-Linked Primordial Treasures. I also used the process as bait, hoping to hook a few big fish." Eldrin sighed, then continued, "A pity... truly a pity. The big fish—the Golden Crow Emperor Sun, the Azure Sun Imperial Son, the Ice Soul Goddess, and the 5-Colored Immortal Phoenix—didn't take the bait. Instead, only you few ended up in the net." It turned out that back in the Great Desert of Heavenly Sands Domain, Eldrin had obtained 3 strands of Primordial Qi from the Ancient Blood Dragon Temple, the Pure Land of Celestial Music, and the Ancient Diamond Temple. With these 3 strands of Primordial Qi, Eldrin proceeded to upgrade the Wu Earth Honored Emperor Bell and the Heaven-Severing Twin Swords. The 5 Domains 5 Elements Grand Formation Eldrin laid down was not for breaking through to the Celestial Immortal realm. Instead, it was to utilize the 5 Elements energy of the domains to upgrade these Primordial Treasures, while simultaneously acting as a trap to eliminate future threats by catching a few major players. "Brilliant scheme," the Red Imperial Son of Taicang uttered with a bitter smile, finally understanding Eldrin's plot. He took a deep breath and spoke with utmost gravity, "However, you have not yet cultivated a Flawless Dao Fruit. Do you truly believe you can withstand our combined might?" Eldrin, hands clasped behind his back, replied with utter calm, "Below the Celestial Immortal realm, I am invincible. Be you a Forbidden Prodigy or an Ancient Imperial Son, all shall kneel and submit." "Arrogance!" The Ancient Thunder Dragon was infuriated. He strode forward, soaring into the air, and with a sweep of his sleeve, conjured billions upon billions of lightning bolts. This Ancient Thunder Dragon was named Yanji Tian, a pure-blooded specimen of his kind. The Ancient Thunder Dragons were 1 of the 9 supreme dragon races of the Primordial Era. In theory, upon reaching adulthood, a pure-blood could cultivate directly to the Celestial Immortal realm. Their innate talent ranked among the top even amongst Primordial Spirits, making them Forbidden Prodigies of the Imperial Son caliber. As a pure-blooded Ancient Thunder Dragon, Yanji Tian possessed innate Primordial Slaughter Divine Abilities. As he unleashed his power, billions of lightning bolts materialized into countless divine thunder weapons. In an instant, heavenly thunder blades, divine spears, immortal rods, and ancient swords filled the sky, all crashing down to annihilate Eldrin. "So, this is the Forbidden Divine Ability of the Ancient Thunder Dragon lineage, the 'Treasury of Thunder'?" Eldrin spoke indifferently. He summoned the True Aegis of Chaos Unity to block the myriad thunder spears, then countered with the Grasping Hand of Chaos Unity, which crushed and obliterated the countless thunder weapons. "Unimpressive." Eldrin spoke slowly, keeping 1 hand behind his back, using only the other to face his enemy. "Now, try my move." With a mere turn of his hand, 9 Chaotic Ancient Weapons materialized in the sky—heavenly blades, ancient swords, immortal bells, primordial pagodas, divine spears—all suppressing Yanji Tian. These 9 Chaotic Ancient Weapons radiated an aura that made heaven and earth tremble. As they slashed down 1 after another, the Ancient Thunder Dragon sensed a lethal crisis. "ROAR—!" He instantly roared, shaking the heavens, transforming into his massive, billion-zhang-tall True Body of the Ancient Thunder Dragon to defend himself. Yet, he only managed to block 6 of the ancient weapons before the seventh struck him, sending him flying, blood spraying from his mouth. As the remaining Chaotic Ancient Weapons continued their relentless suppression, the Ancient Thunder Dragon felt sheer terror, a sense of impending doom. "Not good!" Seeing the situation turn critical, the Scarlet Crow Holy Son instantly summoned his Primordial Ancient Scarlet Crow Sword, slashing out to block the attack aimed at the Thunder Dragon. He then turned to the Twin Imperial Sons of Taicang, his voice heavy with urgency, "Attack now! If we don't kill him today, he will pick us off 1 by 1!" "CLANG—!" Almost instantly, the Twin Imperial Sons of Taicang made their move. 2 Primordial Ancient Halberds soared into the sky, carrying the power to split chaos itself as they smashed toward Eldrin. "Overestimating your abilities." Eldrin's voice remained calm. The Heaven-Severing Twin Swords shot into the sky, their overwhelming slaughterous aura blocking the Twin Imperial Sons. With a flick of his sleeve, he tossed out a bell of chaotic hue. "BONG—!" With a deafening peal, the Wu Earth Honored Emperor Bell swelled with the wind, suppressing the Scarlet Crow Holy Son. The Scarlet Crow Holy Son urgently activated his profound divine ability, the Scarlet Crow Divine Aegis, to protect himself. Yet, he felt an immense, irresistible force slam into him, as if struck by a great universe itself. He was sent flying on the spot, vomiting blood. "Such power... at least an 8 Limit cultivation base!" "Impossible! How could anyone cultivate an 8 Limit base at the Earth Immortal realm?!" In that instant, the Scarlet Crow Holy Son was utterly shocked, spitting out another mouthful of blood. He stared fixedly at the Wu Earth Honored Emperor Bell, not daring to face it directly again. While evading and tangling with it using his profound movement ability, the Scarlet Crow Transformation into Rainbow Technique, his mind reeled with disbelief. "Such immense power... I'm afraid even my clansman, Emperor Yang, might not be his match." "Unless... unless Brother Diyang reverses his Primordial True Body ahead of time, facing him alone would likely end badly."