Chapter 1736 : Ancient Sword of the Divine Abyss

Eldrin smiled faintly and said calmly, "I have already sent the letter. Since the 2 have yet to arrive at this moment, it seems they have tacitly accepted."

"Cease your prattle and open the formation at once, lest we shatter it by force this very day."

Upon hearing this, the Violet Azure Sword Immortal and the Vast Sea Celestial Deity immediately turned grim-faced.

The Heavenly God of Vast Seas' gaze turned icy as he couldn't refrain from speaking, "You are but newly ascended Celestial Immortals. Do you truly intend to thoroughly offend our 2 great blessed realms?"

"I shall take it, and none shall stand in my way."

Eldrin (Person Name) declared resolutely, his sleeves billowing as he prepared to strike.

Seeing that the Celestial Immortals from the Void-Return Immortal Alliance were about to take action, the 3 Celestial Immortals’ expressions shifted slightly.

Although the formation array of the Abyssal Sea was extraordinarily profound, it likely could not withstand the combined assault of 20-some Celestial Immortals.

You must understand that the Abyssal Return Immortal Alliance boasts close to 20 Flawless Celestial Immortals. Even those who have just broken through to the Celestial Immortal realm likely possess combat prowess equivalent to the third level of Celestial Immortal.

Among them were several who had stepped into the forbidden realm. According to Oceanic Heaven God's estimation, prodigies like Eldrin (Person Name) and Lyra (Person Name) likely possessed combat prowess comparable to the fifth or sixth layer of Celestial Immortals.

"Young friend, why must you be so overbearing?"

Just as the battle was about to erupt, a sigh echoed from the depths of the void.

Eldrin looked up and saw several figures emerging across the sky. To the left stood 3 ancestral elders from the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven, while to the right were 3 celestial beings from the Western Aether Grotto-Heaven.

Eldrin merely glanced at them and could largely discern everyone's identities.

Divine Abyss Ancestor, Abyssal Cease Taoist, Golden Flame Ancestor.

Xiqi Celestial Deity of the Western Qi Grotto-Heaven, Mysterious Darkness Daoist, and Western Profound Celestial Deity.

Gazing upon these abyssal beings, Eldrin murmured under his breath.

The Divine Abyss Elder nodded, stroking his beard with a smile as he marveled, "I have long heard of your reputation as a peerless prodigy, yet I never imagined you could achieve such heights in merely 1,000,000 years. Truly, this old man is utterly in awe."

Eldrin's brow furrowed slightly at these words. The Patriarch of Divine Abyss was clearly using seniority to pressure him, as if he didn't consider Eldrin to be his equal.

To an ordinary observer, the Divine Abyss Ancestor certainly had the right to be so arrogant. After all, his own grandson had already ascended to the Celestial Immortal realm, while he himself had reached the late-stage Celestial Immortal level.

However, Eldrin was, after all, the master of a minor realm—how could he tolerate such blatant disregard from others?

Before Eldrin could speak, Chen Xianchang stepped forward from the side, his expression brimming with arrogance as he declared, "Where did this old cur come from, daring to address my father as a junior? Let this young master take your measure."

As the words fell, Chen Xianchang scrutinized him carefully for a few moments before letting out a contemptuous sneer. "So it's just a good-for-nothing who's lived for 2 100 million years."

"You old fossil, you've lived for 2 100 million years and this paltry cultivation is all you have to show for it? How dare you flaunt your seniority—you're nothing but a disgrace."

"You..."

The Daoist of the Abyss flushed crimson with rage, his immediate impulse to strike restrained only by the dignity that forbade a senior from bullying a junior.

Seeing this, Daoist Yuanzhi flew into a rage and bellowed, "You little thief, you deserve a beating!"

As the words fell, Daoist Yuan Zhi flicked his sleeve and summoned 12 dazzling divine pearls, transforming them into the 12 Epochal Guardians Formation to strike down.

"Well, there's a little dog."

Chen Xianchang let out a cold laugh. With a flip of his palm, 30-3 Oceanic Divine Pearls soared into the air, enveloping Daoist Yuanzhi in their radiance.

"30-3 Lifebound Divine Pearls?"

The moment he laid eyes on the 30-3 Oceanic Divine Pearls, Daoist Yuanzhi’s face contorted dramatically.

But it was already too late to withdraw. Chen Xianzhang had attained the Dao through the foundation of the 12 Calamities Forbidden Realm, and his combat prowess had already reached the level of a mid-stage Celestial Immortal the moment he broke through.

At this moment, he summoned 30-3 Lifebound Divine Pearls to strike down, their power already reaching the level of a Sixth Heavenly Layer Celestial Immortal.

Although Daoist Yuanzhi possessed the flawless cultivation of a Fourth-Level Celestial Immortal, his 12 Astral Pearls were instantly suppressed and sent plummeting by the 30-3 Ocean-Dominion Divine Pearls that countered them.

Not only that, the 30-3 Heavens Ocean Pearl unleashed its undiminished divine might, transforming into 30-3 celestial realms that came crashing down, forcibly smiting Daoist Yuanzhi until he coughed blood and retreated in defeat.

With a single move defeating Daoist Yuanzhi, Chen Xianchang sneered, "Even a Fourth-Level Celestial Immortal is no match for me, a newly ascended Celestial Immortal. Truly, a worthless old fool has spawned a worthless young fool."

"I suggest you do everyone a favor and end yourself, so your father can try for a better heir."

"Pfft—"

Daoist Yuan Zhi suffered a crushing defeat, so enraged that he spat blood on the spot.

Shenyuan Daoist caught Yuanzhi Daoist, blocking the strike with 1 arm before turning his gaze toward Chen Xianzhang, his heart surging with incomparable astonishment.

"To refine 30-3 Indestructible Ocean God Pearls, does this person possess the potential of a Quasi-Sage Emperor?"

At this moment, Divine Abyss Daoist was utterly astounded. His grandson, Abyss Cease Daoist, had merely refined a dozen Oceanic Divine Pearls, yet attained the flawless Celestial Immortal realm.

Yet this individual had refined 30-3. Wasn't the disparity in their innate talents as vast as the chasm between heaven and the abyss?

"Hiss, this child must not be spared!"

As his thoughts wavered, a flicker of killing intent flashed through Daoist Shenyuan's mind.

In the blink of an eye, he cast aside all pretense of decorum and immediately summoned an ancient sword to strike down with overwhelming force.

Divine Abyss Ancient Sword!

The moment they laid eyes on this ancient sword, everyone’s heart jolted with shock.

The Divine Abyss Cave Heaven has existed for 2 100 million years, amassing 2 supreme guardian treasures: the 10 1000 Abysses Ancient Cauldron and the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword. Both of these peerless treasures were obtained by the Divine Abyss Daoist during his early explorations of the primordial chaos.

And the Daoist title of Shenyuan Daoist was derived precisely from these 2 supreme treasures.

Among the 2 supreme treasures, the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword was a peerless weapon of slaughter, ranked seventeenth among the finest innate ancient swords in the Celestial Sword Registry of the Qingcang Immortal Realm.

At this moment, the instant Divine Abyss Daoist made his move, he summoned this sword—clearly regarding Chen Xianzhang as his greatest threat and intending to eradicate this potential calamity once and for all.

"Eldrin, you've gone too far!"

In that very instant, Eldrin slowly began to speak.

As his voice faded, a colossal Chaos Hand materialized, eclipsing the heavens as it soared forth.

In the blink of an eye, the Primordial Chaos Grasp seized and completely suppressed the Divine Abyss Ancient Sword, holding it firmly within its palm.

"Damn, it's a Half-Step Patriarch-level divine ability."

In that fleeting moment, Daoist Shenyuan channeled his full power into the ancient sword. The innate light of slaughter pierced through the void, nearly cleaving the boundless chaotic emptiness in 2.

Yet even so, it could not break through this Primordial Unity Grasp, leaving Daoist Shenyuan utterly astounded.

The Cauldron, descend!

In his moment of desperation, Daoist Shenyuan let out a furious roar as an awe-inspiring ancient cauldron erupted through the void above his head.

The ancient cauldron radiated 9-colored immortal light, forged from 9 legendary immortal metals. The moment it emerged, it suppressed the heavens and earth, casting down a divine might capable of shattering primordial chaos.

"10 1000 Abysses Ancient Cauldron?"

Eldrin's expression turned icy as he declared coldly, "If you intend to turn this world upside down, I shall accompany you to the very end!"

As the words faded, the Celestial Departure Twin Swords danced through the air in a magnificent display, merging into a single blade light capable of annihilating all existence. This luminous arc, brimming with the power to pierce through anything, shot straight toward Daoist Shenyuan.

Divine Abyss Daoist urged the ancient cauldron to block the attack. In that instant, endless sword clashed against the ancient cauldron, their overwhelming momentum shaking the heavens and the earth as they cleaved 1 abyssal trench after another into the boundless sea.

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 1 The youth sat cross-legged atop the bluestone platform, wisps of spiritual energy swirling around him like silver mist. He had been meditating for 3 days and nights, yet the barrier to the next realm remained unyielding. "Still not enough," he murmured, opening his eyes. A faint golden light flickered within his pupils before fading. From his storage pouch, he retrieved a jade vial containing 3 Foundation Establishment Pills. Each pill was worth over 10,000 spirit stones on the market—a fortune he had accumulated through years of perilous missions. Suddenly, the ancient bell atop the mountain peak tolled 9 times, its echoes rolling across the clouds. Dozens of disciples raised their heads in unison. The Grand Elder's voice resonated through the entire sect: "All core disciples, assemble at the Grand Moon Palace." The youth's expression shifted slightly. He straightened his azure robe, its sleeves embroidered with silver cloud patterns—the emblem of the inner sect. With a flick of his wrist, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) materialized before him, its blade humming softly. "After 20-some years of cultivation, the time has finally come," he whispered to the sword, a determined glint in his eyes. Outside, countless sword lights streaked across the sky like shooting stars. Some rode on enormous spirit beasts, while others trod upon floating treasures. This was the Cloudsoar Sect—1 of the 9 major immortal sanctuaries of the Eastern Wasteland. An elder with flowing white beard chuckled as he watched the gathering disciples. "This batch of seedlings isn't bad. 3 have reached the Foundation Establishment realm before turning 30." Another elder riding a golden-winged eagle retorted, "The Demon Sect's activities have grown increasingly rampant lately. I've heard they've mobilized over 100,000 demonic cultivators, aiming to breach our ancestral land." The youth arrived at the square, where nearly a 1000 core disciples had already gathered. Their formation was orderly, yet the spiritual pressure emanating from them caused the surrounding air to distort visibly. At that moment, the Grand Elder's figure materialized high above, his voice calm yet carrying undeniable authority: "The Heavenly Demon Sect has stolen our sect's sacred artifact—the 9 Revolutions Soul Pearl (Magic Treasure). Whoever retrieves it shall be rewarded with 500,000 spirit stones and the position of Elder." A wave of gasps swept through the crowd. The youth's fingers trembled slightly, his gaze fixed upon the Grand Elder's sleeve where a faint scar was visible—a mark left by a heavenly tribulation that had nearly shattered his soul. He knew this mission meant more than just rewards; it was an opportunity to alter his destiny. After all, in the world of cultivation, those without talent could only rely on courage and conviction to carve their path. Suddenly, a system notification flashed before his eyes: [Mission Updated: Hunt the Heavenly Demon Sect Disciples] [Reward: 1,000 cultivation points + Mysterious Grade technique manual] A faint smile touched his lips. After nearly a 100 years, that familiar sensation had finally returned.