Chapter 1944 : Clash of Ancient Cannons

With this thought in mind, Eldrin Chen focused his entire being, awaiting the next opportunity for the Thunder Giant Cannon to unleash its fury.

"Hmmmm—"

He did not have to wait long. Soon, the Dao patterns on the Primordial Chaos Ancient Ship began to emit an immortal radiance, signaling the start of the Thunder Giant Cannon's charging sequence once more.

It was at this precise moment that Eldrin Chen drew a deep breath and decisively activated the Crimson Wolf Ancient Cannon.

"BOOM—"

In that same instant, the Thunder Giant Cannon and the Crimson Wolf Colossal Cannon roared almost simultaneously.

The former slammed into the grand defensive formation, while the latter struck the Primordial Chaos Ancient Ship in a flash of devastating light.

Struck by this sudden ambush, the Primordial Chaos Ancient Ship had no time to even turn its rudder before suffering catastrophic damage.

Among the more than twenty Chaotic Fiendgod on the ancient vessel, many reacted swiftly, evading the blast in the nick of time. Yet others were a fraction slower, caught in the shockwave and grievously wounded.

"Damnation! It's the Crimson Wolf Colossal Cannon!"

In that fleeting moment, the Primordial Chaos Kui Ox [a primordial beast of chaos resembling a massive ox] shot into the air, its face smeared with grime, an expression of towering fury etched upon its features.

Gripping the Primordial Thunder Spear [a spear crackling with the power of primordial thunder], it stared with shock and rage at the Primordial Chaos Ancient Ship [an ancient vessel forged in the heart of chaos], only to find the ship grievously damaged. Repairing it would likely consume at least several Kalpa Tribulation [immense cosmic cycles of destruction and rebirth].

At this thought, the Primordial Chaos Kui Ox roared with boundless fury, "Nine Extremes Divine Lord [a divine lord who has mastered nine ultimate extremes], there is no need for you to hide any longer."

"Today, I shall slay this Eldrin, the Abyssal Brat, and I require your aid."

"Heh—"

Just then, a light chuckle echoed from within the Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation].

From the boundless Depths of Chaos, a figure of peerless beauty, clad in flowing robes, stepped through the void.

He held a folding fan, appearing like a supremely elegant young master of unparalleled grace. With a casual glance at the Primordial Chaos Kui Ox, he remarked lightly, "For beings of our stature to join forces against a few newly ascended Grand Luo [the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm, a pinnacle of cultivation]... would we not become a laughingstock if word spread?"

The Primordial Chaos Kui Ox offered no direct reply, its voice cold and detached. "Once they are slain, we can turn our forces to besiege the Celestial Net Ancient Sect [an ancient and formidable sect]."

"Victory in that battle secured, I shall deliver the 'Celestial Net Creation Diagram [a legendary diagram depicting the celestial net of creation]' into your hands."

"Deal!"

Nine Extremes Divine Lord snapped his fan shut and agreed without a moment's hesitation.

With those words, neither of them hesitated. They immediately began their assault on the Seven Immortal Domains Grand Formation.

The power of an Eighth Layer Grand Luo Golden Immortal was nothing to scoff at. Any one of them could contend with at least three Seventh Layer Grand Luo Golden Immortal opponents, and those with exceptionally profound foundations could potentially face five at once.

With two such supreme Grand Luo experts joining forces, the combat prowess they unleashed was destined to be utterly astonishing.

Leading over twenty Chaotic Fiendgod, they relentlessly hammered the Seven Immortal Domains Grand Formation, causing the entire Formation to tremble violently under the onslaught.

"Such formidable power."

Witnessing this scene, the cultivators within the Immortal Domain all felt their expressions shift slightly.

"It seems this Formation likely cannot hold."

Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, his expression grave. "Once the Formation is breached, the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix must flee immediately. If all goes as planned, it should draw away the Primordial Chaos Kui Ox and the seven Chaotic Fiendgod under its command."

"However, the remaining sixteen Chaotic Fiendgod are by no means opponents to be underestimated."

"Remember, during the great battle, your primary strategy must be to stall. You only need to hold out until the Formation undergoes Restoration [a process of renewal and empowerment], at which point the entire tide of battle can be reversed."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in understanding, fully grasping the difficulty of the situation.

Once the Formation [a powerful, structured array of energy] was breached, they would not only lose its empowering effects but also forfeit the boon granted by the Seven Luminaries Ascension [a divine technique that channels the power of seven celestial bodies].

Their foes, meanwhile, numbered fifteen Grand Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme realm of immortal cultivation], including three at the Late Great Luo Golden Immortal stage and one at the eighth layer of Grand Luo Golden Immortal. To engage such a force head-on under these circumstances would be nothing short of suicide.

Their only hope for victory lay in stalling until the Formation was restored.

Considering this, Lyra Jiang advised, "We should further reduce the distance between the Seven Great Immortal Domains [the seven principal realms of immortal power] and position the battlefield near an Immortal Domain [a realm suffused with immortal energy]. My husband can confront that eighth-layer Grand Luo Golden Immortal, while the rest of us defend, using the Immortal Domain as our bastion."

"Moreover, the World-Protecting True Spirit [a sentient guardian entity bound to a realm] of an Immortal Domain, when bolstered by the domain's power, can at least contend with an early-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal."

The others all nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

The World-Protecting True Spirit of the Seven Great Immortal Domains varied in strength, but when empowered by their respective Immortal Domain, each possessed at least the capability to engage a Grand Luo Golden Immortal in battle.

That was a full thirty-five World-Protecting True Spirit [sentient, continent-sized spiritual entities that defend an Immortal Domain]. If they joined forces, even if they could not contend with a single Late Great Luo Golden Immortal [a cultivator at the late stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm], they should at least be able to hold back all of the enemy's Grand Luo Golden Immortal [a cultivator at the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm] in their early stages, significantly alleviating the pressure on their own side.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen nodded and immediately spoke: "Since that is the case, we shall proceed according to the plan."

As his words fell, everyone began to further compress the distance between the Seven Great Immortal Domains [the seven major realms governed by immortal cultivators].

Unconsciously, the distance between the Seven Great Immortal Domains was compressed to a mere one hundred Dao Paths [a unit of cosmic distance, representing the conceptual length of a fundamental cosmic principle].

A distance of merely one hundred Dao Paths would take an Ancient Immortal [an immortal from ancient times] one hundred years to traverse by flight, yet a Grand Luo Golden Immortal could cross it in but ten breaths. To them, it was a distance right at their doorstep.

Within this range, the combat power of an Immortal Domain's True Spirit could also be maintained at its peak level.

"It seems they know they cannot hold out, so they are huddling together for a final, desperate struggle," one observer remarked.

On the other side, watching the Seven Great Immortal Domains draw even closer together, the Primordial Chaos Kui Ox [a primordial demonic beast resembling a massive ox] let out a cold laugh.

The Nine Extremes Divine Lord [a divine lord who has mastered nine extreme principles] also nodded slightly, his expression placid as he stated, "No matter how desperate the struggle, facing the crushing weight of absolute power is nothing but a mantis trying to stop a chariot."

"Boom—"

As the words fell, Nine Extremes Divine Lord instantly made his move. He unleashed nine beams of world-illuminating divine light that swept across the heavens and earth, pressing down upon the Formation until it was riddled with cracks.

Seeing this, the Primordial Chaos Kui Ox brandished his Thunder Divine Spear. It erupted with a piercing radiance capable of sundering the Chaos itself, carrying a force that could annihilate all things as it crashed thunderously against the Formation.

"Crack! Crunch!"

Following the sound, a series of shattering noises echoed. The Heavenly Dipper Seven Stars Grand Formation shattered apart with a resounding boom.

"Whoosh—"

In that very instant, at the center of the Seven Great Immortal Domains, a flash of Thunder Immortal Light erupted.

Immediately after, a violet Immortal Phoenix wreathed in Thunder spread its wings and soared. It broke through at the weakest point in the Chaotic Fiendgod encirclement. Not even the several Late Great Luo Golden Immortal Chaotic Fiendgod could stop its escape.

"It's her!"

In that moment, the Primordial Chaos Kui Ox was first struck by disbelief, then his expression transformed into one of wild elation.

He instantly abandoned the battlefield without a second thought, giving chase to the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix with utmost urgency: "Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix [an ancient and supremely powerful phoenix of violet and ultimate essence], this time, I will not let you escape again!"

Watching the Primordial Chaos Kui Ox give chase, along with the seven Chaotic Fiendgod of his Kui Bull Clan who abandoned the immediate battlefield to encircle the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix,

"Primordial Chaos Kui Ox."

The Nine Extremes Divine Lord revealed a look of fury and alarm, yet could do nothing but helplessly accept it.

The Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix was pivotal to whether the Primordial Chaos Kui Ox could achieve a breakthrough to Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection. Before such an Opportunity [a rare chance for profound advancement], what did a mere battlefield involving nine early-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal cultivators amount to?

Yet, a moment later, the Nine Extremes Divine Lord retracted his thoughts, a faint smile instead gracing his features.

He immediately summoned nine dazzling Primordial Chaos Treasures [innate treasures born from the primordial chaos] that soared into the void, sealing off this region of Chaos within the Seven Great Immortal Domains. Then, he turned his gaze back to the Eldrin Chen before him and said, "Had you fled just now, you might have grasped a sliver of survival."

Eldrin Chen, gripping the Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd, replied with icy detachment, "Even without fleeing, I harbor no fear."

"Is that so?"

The Nine Extremes Divine Lord nodded, then sneered as he surveyed the group positioned with their backs to the Immortal Domain [a realm governed by immortal laws]. "Staying outside the Immortal Domain... is this because you fear being picked off one by one?"

"A pity. Had you taken shelter within the Immortal Domain to mount your defense, you might have held out a little longer."

"Now... it is time for you to perish."

Nine Extremes Divine Lord was the first to strike, wielding his folding fan in a sweeping horizontal arc, Eruption unleashing a force that could sweep across the eight directions.

Eldrin Chen gripped the Primordial Chaos Heaven Halberd and soared into the air, Eruption clashing with it in a world-shaking collision. To his surprise, he found he was not at a disadvantage.

Ever since his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body had advanced into the Mid-Great Immortal Realm, its power was no weaker than a seventh-layer Grand Luo Golden Immortal who followed the Path of Dao Dominion. Augmented further by his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] and the support of the Great Dao, he now barely possessed the qualifications to cross blades with a true Grand Luo Golden Immortal.

Under these circumstances, the two exchanged several dozen blows, and Nine Extremes Divine Lord could not help but reveal a look of genuine seriousness.

"A Mid Great Luo Golden Immortal of the Sainthood through the Flesh path?"

Nine Extremes Divine Lord spoke slowly, a trace of solemnity appearing on his face for the first time. He looked at Eldrin Chen and declared, "You truly live up to being a True Seed of a Celestial Emperor. A pity you have encountered this lord."

"Prepare to meet your end!"

As his words fell, Nine Extremes Divine Lord manifested nine beams of extreme light, coalescing into a single Nine-Colored Immortal Sword that cleaved down with overwhelming force. Where it passed, the Chaos was rent asunder, and all things were cleanly split in two.

Eldrin Chen dared not show the slightest negligence. He immediately pushed his entire cultivation base to its absolute limit, summoning forth the Grasping Hand of Primordial Chaos to oppose the attack, managing to block this world-sundering divine ability that his foe was so certain would succeed.

"Perish now!"

At this moment, the three Divine Generals—Desolate Silence, Pixiu, and Bixia—also took action, leading a group of Chaotic Fiendgod [powerful demonic beings born from primordial chaos] in a charge.

Lyra Jiang and the others dared not show the slightest negligence. They immediately moved to intercept the attackers.

The enemy had sixteen Chaotic Fiendgod, while the Abyssal Immortal Alliance [the coalition of immortals led by Eldrin Chen] possessed twelve combatants with the power of Grand Luo Golden Immortal [the pinnacle realm of immortality]: Eldrin Chen, Lyra Jiang, Verdant Consort, Nyssa Qu, Yvonne the Violet Consort, Lila, Lulu, Ethan Chen, Ao Hong, the Ancient Ice Phoenix, the Blazing Phoenix, and a Reincarnation Body [a powerful avatar created through a profound reincarnation technique].

Although the Abyssal Immortal Alliance was vastly outmatched in terms of numbers and average cultivation realm, they fought on their home ground, enjoying the immense advantages of familiar terrain and the support of their people.

Then, from within the Seven Great Immortal Domains [the seven major realms governed by immortal laws], more than thirty World-Protecting True Spirit [manifestations of a realm's foundational spiritual essence, tasked with its protection] soared into the sky. Among them were figures like Profound Azure Robe, the Phoenix of Departure, and the Black Tortoise Ancient Ancestor, all surging toward the battlefield with overwhelming force.

These Immortal Domain True Spirit were incarnations of the authority of their respective Immortal Domain Heavenly Dao [the Celestial Dao, or fundamental natural law, of an Immortal Domain], the very embodiment of their realm's Great Dao [the supreme principle and path of cultivation]. Bolstered by the power of their home Immortal Domain, each possessed combat power at least at the threshold of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm.

Although this was merely the threshold level, and aside from the five True Spirit from the Abyssal Immortal Domain, those from the other Immortal Domain often required two or three working together to contend with a single true Grand Luo Golden Immortal, their intervention was still enough to significantly influence the course of the battle.

Among this group of Chaotic Fiendgod, there had originally been twelve at the early Grand Luo Golden Immortal stage. Now, four of them had followed the Primordial Chaos Kui Ox [a mighty bovine demon born from chaos] to pursue the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix.

The remaining eight early-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal found themselves at no advantage against this host of over thirty Immortal Domain True Spiritual Root [the foundational spiritual essence of a realm], and were swiftly intercepted.

With those eight Grand Luo Golden Immortal [the pinnacle realm of immortal cultivation] early-stage combatants removed, the remaining Chaotic Fiendgod [a powerful and ancient race of demons born from primordial chaos] found themselves in a situation of eight against twelve, which actually made things considerably easier for our side.

Eldrin Chen engaged Nine Extremes Divine Lord [a title for a supreme divine lord mastering nine ultimate principles], while Lyra Jiang, Verdant Consort, and the Reincarnation Body [a powerful avatar or clone formed through profound reincarnation arts] could only manage to hold back the three great Divine Generals: Desolate Silence, Pixiu, and Bixia respectively.

In truth, the two women and the Reincarnation Body had already possessed combat power equivalent to the sixth layer of Grand Luo [the foundational realm for Golden Immortals] the moment they first stepped into the Grand Luo realm.

Over the years, as their cultivation base grew ever more profound, all three had reached the third layer of Grand Luo Golden Immortal, and their combat prowess had seen a tremendous leap compared to when they first entered Grand Luo.

Yet, even with such progress, they were still no match for a seventh-layer Grand Luo Golden Immortal; at best, they could be considered at the half-step threshold of that level.

Facing the onslaught of the three Divine Generals under these circumstances, the trio found themselves hard-pressed. Left with no choice, they had to call upon Nyssa Qu, Lila, and Yvonne the Violet Consort to lend a hand.

Over these same years, the cultivation of Nyssa Qu, Lila, and Yvonne the Violet Consort had also steadily advanced to the third layer of Grand Luo Golden Immortal, placing their combat strength firmly among the top echelons of the Sixth Layer Great Luo Golden Immortal [a specific sub-realm within the Grand Luo Golden Immortal stage].

Nyssa Qu's combat power was originally founded upon the Six Great True Spirit Foundations [an exceptionally solid and rare foundation for cultivation], while Lila and Yvonne the Violet Consort excelled in support and assistance, their skills potent enough to tip the scales in a battle of this magnitude.

Thus, with the six of them joining forces, they finally managed to hold the line against the three Divine Generals.

The remaining four Mid Great Luo Golden Immortal [the middle stage of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm] Chaotic Fiendgod were left to be dealt with by a group of five: Ethan Chen, Ao Hong, the Blazing Phoenix [a mythical bird of immense fiery power], the Ancient Ice Phoenix [a primordial phoenix embodying the essence of frost], and Lulu.

Among them, both Lulu and Ethan Chen possessed formidable combat prowess, thus they were able to hold the line for the time being.

Under these circumstances, after dozens of exchanges, the Chaotic Fiendgod finally sensed that something was amiss.

After repelling the Reincarnation Body with a single strike, the Desolate Silence Divine General spoke with a hint of astonishment, "Merely at the early stage of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm, yet you possess such battle strength. Who exactly are you?"

"Your executioner!"

The Reincarnation Body replied coldly. Its Crimson Flame Divine Edge swept through the Chaos, and it harnessed the power of the Samsara Great Dao to strike in all directions, engaging the Desolate Silence Divine General in a fierce and earth-shattering battle.

"Overestimating your own strength."

"It seems you still fail to comprehend. Within the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm, each layer is a chasm, an insurmountable gap."

The Desolate Silence Divine General grew even more frigid. His celestial halberd cleaved through the eight directions, striking the Reincarnation Body and sending it flying, blood spraying from its wounds.

It was not that the Reincarnation Body was weak, but rather that the disparity between each layer of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm grew exponentially vast.

This was especially true for those who had reached the seventh layer and beyond, having cultivated the Great Perfected Dao. Their power created a crushing, overwhelming gap against lower-tier opponents.

Even though the Reincarnation Body [a powerful technique that allows the user to manifest a separate, combat-capable avatar] had cultivated the True Spirit Physique [a supreme physical constitution that embodies the essence of one's true spirit], and was further bolstered by the Ten Great Immortal Treasuries [a legendary cultivation method that unlocks ten profound internal reservoirs of power] and the Inner Immortal Domain [a divine ability that projects an internal world as a powerful defensive and offensive domain], it still could not completely bridge the gap.

Unless he could break through to the Mid Great Luo Golden Immortal [the middle stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, a pinnacle of immortal cultivation] and refine the Path of Self-Sacrifice [a profound and demanding cultivation art that focuses on transcending limits through self-denial and sacrifice] to an even higher realm.

"Perish!"

Seeing the Reincarnation Body injured, Desolate Silence Divine General pressed the attack, maneuvering his celestial halberd to crush it utterly. Fortunately, the Reincarnation Body possessed the Body of Self-Sacrifice [a constitution forged through immense sacrifice, granting incredible resilience], which was Indestructible [possessing a quality of being unbreakable and impervious to harm] and Imperishable [eternal and incapable of being destroyed]. Even a Late Great Luo Golden Immortal [the late stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm] could not inflict a mortal wound upon it.

In comparison, the battles of the others were somewhat less arduous.

Among the three Divine Generals, Bixia Divine General possessed the strongest defense but the weakest offense. Verdant Consort, clad in her Mid-Grade Great Luo Divine Armor [a divine armor of the mid-grade Great Luo level], could mitigate the vast majority of injuries. Focusing solely on evasion and harassment, neither side could easily wound the other.

Pixiu Divine General was more balanced, yet his overall prowess was the most mediocre. Although he could overpower Lyra Jiang, he would find it difficult to seize an opportunity to decisively wound or slay her in a short time.

Only Desolate Silence Divine General was truly domineering. He seemed to have established an Indestructible Foundation [a supreme and unshakable foundation for one's cultivation path], and moreover, he had achieved this pinnacle in both his physical body and his Great Dao [the fundamental law or principle one follows].

Upon reaching the Late Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, the disparity between an Indestructible Foundation and an ordinary Ten Limits Foundation [a foundation that has reached the theoretical ten limits of potential] begins to manifest clearly.

Both were Late Great Luo Golden Immortal, yet Desolate Silence Divine General, having cultivated a Great Completion Indestructible Body [a physical constitution that has reached the peak of indestructibility] and a Great Perfection Indestructible Great Dao [a cultivation art focused on achieving an unbreakable Dao], far surpassed the other two Divine Generals in strength.

In comparison, Pixiu Divine General had not cultivated an Indestructible Foundation, and Bixia Divine General had only achieved an Indestructible Body. Their combat prowess was far inferior to that of Desolate Silence Divine General.

It could be said that Desolate Silence Divine General was among the elite of the seventh layer Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm, capable of fighting two opponents of the same tier. Had it not been for the truly formidable resilience of the Reincarnation Body, he would likely have been severely wounded moments ago.

"I never imagined you possessed such strength. Truly worthy of being the reincarnation of Lunar Emperor Lord!"

Seeing that he could not overcome them swiftly, Nine Extremes Divine Lord could not help but reveal a look of astonishment.

After sighing in admiration repeatedly, he immediately exerted nearly his full power, unleashing various divine abilities to contend with Eldrin Chen, yet he found it persistently difficult to completely suppress Eldrin Chen.

Thus, time rushed by, and before they knew it, A Millennium Has Passed had gradually elapsed.

By this point in the battle, the members of the Chen Immortal Clan were already straining, and it seemed it would not be long before someone began to fall.

Yet, precisely at this moment, the Seven Great Immortal Domains trembled with immense radiance. Countless formation patterns swept across the cosmos, coalescing into a Chaos Grand Formation that sealed the eight directions of the Chaos.

Witnessing this, Desolate Silence Fiendgod and the others all had their expressions shift slightly.

"This is bad."

"It has only been one thousand years, and the Restoration [a divine ability that restores or heals] is complete. What astonishing speed of Restoration."

Only Nine Extremes Divine Lord remained utterly composed, a trace of unexpected amusement flickering across his features as he said, "A pity. You fail to grasp that while this grand formation imprisons us, it has also liberated this lord."

As his words fell, the nine Innate Spiritual Treasure [a supreme treasure born from the primordial chaos, containing innate laws] that had been sealing the Void [a profound cultivation art related to spatial or void principles] above began to tremble violently. They transformed into nine dazzling immortal swords that started to whirl and circle around the Nine Extremes Divine Lord.

"The Nine Extremes Divine Lord, and his Nine Extremes Immortal Swords!"

Eldrin Chen's expression was placid as he slowly uttered the origins of these nine immortal swords.

The origins of this Nine Extremes Divine Lord were extraordinary. His true form was the 'Chaos Nine-Colored Aurora' [a primordial spiritual object manifesting as a nine-colored aurora born from chaos], originally a Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch [a supreme being born from the primordial chaos, a step below a Grand Luo Golden Immortal] in the process of gestation.

Yet before he could fully emerge into the world, the Chaos Realm Sea [the primordial sea of chaos from which all realms are born] suddenly opened. A multitude of Grand Luo Golden Immortal [the pinnacle realm of immortality, transcending the cycles of life and death] and Primordial Chaos Emperor Monarch rushed in to seize the Innate Primordial Qi [the foundational, primordial energy that gives birth to all things].

The Nine Extremes Divine Lord's fortune was exceedingly poor. Discovered before his gestation was complete, his Innate Primordial Qi was plundered, forcing him to be born prematurely with an insufficient foundation.

Even so, the Nine Extremes Divine Lord still cultivated to the eighth layer of Grand Luo Golden Immortal, and he achieved the Dao based on all five types of Indestructible Foundation [a supreme, unbreakable foundation for cultivation, granting immense potential].

Most crucially, his Innate Companion Spiritual Treasure [a supreme treasure born alongside a being, sharing a profound connection], the 'Nine Extremes Immortal Swords', was among the foremost treasures in all the realms for the art of formation arrays.

Such supreme treasures, each one a Mid-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a spiritual treasure born from the world's natural laws, possessing immense innate power], could, once arrayed into a formation, severely wound or even annihilate a cultivator at the seventh layer of Grand Luo Golden Immortal [the pinnacle realm of the Grand Luo stage, representing a near-perfect golden immortal]. Even against a ninth-layer Grand Luo Golden Immortal, they would grant the wielder a fighting chance.

Of course, those who reach the apex of Grand Luo [the Grand Luo stage of cultivation] are no weaklings. Beings capable of attaining Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection [the ultimate completion of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm] have, at the very least, forged a single Indestructible Foundation [an unshakable foundational Dao core]. It is not uncommon for them to have cultivated three or even Five Indestructible Foundations [a legendary cultivation art focused on forging five supreme, unbreakable foundational cores].

If Nine Extremes Divine Lord [the Divine Lord of the Nine Extremes] were to truly face a Great Luo Golden Immortal Great Perfection, the greater likelihood would still be his defeat.

Even so, Nine Extremes Divine Lord could be considered a powerhouse among the eighth-layer Grand Luo Golden Immortal. Even in a realm where every individual is a prodigy of staggering talent, he stands as one of its foremost elites.

And the majority of Nine Extremes Divine Lord's cultivation base and combat prowess resided precisely within these Nine Extremes Immortal Swords [a set of nine immortal swords embodying extreme elemental and conceptual powers].

Now, witnessing Eldrin Chen's unshakable composure, Nine Extremes Divine Lord inquired with a trace of puzzlement, "This sword formation of mine, though it may not rival a Supreme Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [the highest grade of innate spiritual treasure], is not far from it. I am curious—why do you show not a flicker of fear?"

Today's chapter: nine thousand two hundred words. Let's proceed.