Chapter 1529 : The Mirror's Ascendant Radiance

The heterodox divine ability 'Polarity Primordial Magnetism' within the mirror had evolved into the half-step Mysterious Grade Divine Ability 'Polarity Primordial Magnetism Disintegration Starlight'.

Once unleashed, this divine ability could instantly erupt with a dazzling Polarity Primordial Magnetism Light capable of disintegrating all things in heaven and earth. Even a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator one step below a true Celestial Immortal] daring to withstand it head-on would likely be reduced to ashes on the spot.

Understanding the formidable power of the Polarity Void Mirror, Eldrin Chen felt a surge of profound joy in his heart.

Sensing the might of such a supreme treasure, the foundation of his confidence grew even firmer.

With this Four-Rune World-Opening Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure of the highest order, capable of opening worlds] guarding him, Eldrin Chen even faintly sensed that if a Celestial Immortal Great Power [a mighty being at the Celestial Immortal realm] were to attack him, he now possessed a chance to escape with his life.

At the very least, the Western Abyss Dragon King would find it far from easy to kill him now.

Unless the Western Abyss Dragon King possessed a Spatial Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure specializing in spatial manipulation] of Primordial Unity Immortal Treasure [the highest grade of immortal treasure] caliber to seal the void, Eldrin Chen would not be so easily slain if he focused solely on fleeing.

"Let us return first."

Storing the Polarity Void Mirror within his Elixir Field [the core energy center within a cultivator's body], Eldrin Chen did not linger any longer.

He flew back to the Netherworld Small Universe. Upon his arrival, however, Eldrin Chen discovered that Exquisite Jiang and the Glazed Divine Lord [a title for a powerful divine lord] had already been waiting for him for some time.

Seeing the grave expressions on everyone's faces, Eldrin Chen could not help but ask, "What is the matter?"

Exquisite Jiang's countenance was solemn. She took a deep breath and said, "Not long ago, the Earthly Sovereign of this realm, allied with several Imperial Scions of the Demon Race, launched a campaign against the Ancient Domain of Life."

As Exquisite Jiang recounted the events, Eldrin Chen gradually understood the cause and effect.

It turned out that as time passed, the Stellar [the fundamental stellar energies of the cosmos] within this Universe had gradually diminished. The major powers finally decided to take action against the top-tier factions of this Universe.

The Ancient Domain of Life was the stronghold of the Spirit Race in this realm. Every part of a Spirit Race being was a treasure, and the Ancient Domain of Life itself gathered the majority of this Small Universe's Spiritual Root [the foundational spiritual veins of the land]. Thus, all major powers coveted it greatly.

Most crucially, the Great Emperor ruling that ancient domain was one of this Small Universe's Ten Directions Great Emperors—the Life Great Emperor.

That Life Great Emperor was transformed from the Ancient Tree of Life, a Primordial Unity Immortal Root [a supreme spiritual root of primordial origin]. It was said to be the first ancient tree nurtured by heaven and earth at the dawn of this Universe.

The essence of the Life Great Emperor was also exceedingly precious. It was said that this essence could heal any injury below the Celestial Immortal realm.

Furthermore, when attempting the breakthrough to the third Primordial Unity Foundation [the third foundational stage of the Primordial Unity cultivation art], consuming the Life Great Emperor's essence could neutralize the backlash of failure and slightly increase the chances of success.

The Demon Race's White Tiger Imperial Scion and True Dragon Crown Prince coveted this essence immensely. They allied with this realm's Heavenly Sovereign Palace [the palace of the Heavenly Sovereign] in an attempt to conquer the Ancient Domain of Life in one fell swoop.

Having grasped this point, Eldrin Chen's expression turned slightly grave as he said, "Although the origin of the Life Great Emperor is precious, for this journey into the Small Universe, the Myriad Spirit Patriarch has already set foot within it."

"As the supreme powerhouse ranked second on the World-Opening Ranking, with him personally offering protection, how dare the Demon Race still move against the Spirit Race?"

Glazed Divine Lord let out a sigh before speaking, "For this journey into the Small Universe, the Human Race, the Divine Clan, and the Demon Race all have their top-tier powerhouses present, but the strongest among them is undoubtedly the Myriad Spirit Patriarch."

"With Senior Myriad Spirit present, the UniverseGenesis and Oblivion supreme treasures are very likely to be obtained by the Spirit Race."

"The Myriad Spirit Patriarch is already ranked second on the Immortal DomainWorld-Opening Ranking. If he were to gain another Innate Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos of the world], his power might even contend for the top position. The three supreme races would certainly not stand idly by and allow that."

Hearing this, Violet Mystery Path Master also nodded in agreement. "The Demon Race's move this time is likely to eliminate this great threat in advance."

Listening up to this point, Eldrin Chen finally understood.

As the supreme powerhouse ranked second on the World-Opening Ranking, the combat prowess of the Myriad Spirit Patriarch far surpassed that of ordinary Dual Primordial Unity Foundation [cultivators who have mastered the profound art of unifying their dual Primordial Spirits], even if it might not yet rival a Celestial Immortal Great Power [a mighty being who has ascended to the Celestial Immortal realm].

By Eldrin Chen's estimation, with the strength of the Myriad Spirit Patriarch, he could likely withstand the combined assault of at least two or three Dual Primordial Unity Foundation.

Such a threat was simply too immense. Possessing such formidable power, the Myriad Spirit Patriarch was indeed the greatest threat in the contest for the Universe Origin Supreme Treasure.

At this thought, Eldrin Chen spoke with immense gravity, "The Myriad Spirit Patriarch has shown me great kindness. I cannot and will not stand idly by in this matter."

Hearing this, Violet Mystery Path Master furrowed his brow slightly. "With our strength, intervening might indeed lend the Myriad Spirit Patriarch a hand. However, facing over a dozen Half-Step Celestial Immortal from the Demon Race... I fear the price we would pay would be far from small."

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment, then shook his head. "We don't necessarily have to fight them to a decisive conclusion. The Spirit Race forces are few. Our goal is simply to extract them."

Verdant Consort's eyes lit up with understanding. "You mean to say...?"

A faint smile touched Eldrin Chen's lips. "My Polarity Void Mirror has already ascended. With a spatial treasure of World-Opening Supreme Treasure grade, it should be more than sufficient to bring them out."

Hearing this, the tension in the hearts of those present eased somewhat.

World-Opening Supreme Treasure were exceedingly rare to begin with. Among them, those of the Spatial Attribute [possessing the power of space] were rarer still.

As for Spatial Supreme Treasure of the even higher Primordial Unity Immortal Treasure grade, they were vanishingly few. Generally speaking, the vast majority of Spatial Attribute Primordial Unity Immortal Treasure would be fused with Innate Energy [the primordial energy of creation] to ascend and become Innate Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos].

And Innate Treasure of the Spatial Attribute... those were truly far too uncommon. Typically, only beings at the Late Celestial Immortal Realm or above had the right to wield such artifacts.

For those in the Earth Immortal Realm, the most supreme spatial artifact they could hope to come into contact with was, at best, of the World-Opening Supreme Treasure grade.

Under such circumstances, Eldrin Chen, possessing a World-Opening Supreme Treasure-grade Polarity Void Mirror [a supreme treasure capable of manipulating the polarity of void and reality], indeed had a reasonable chance of rescuing Myriad Spirit Patriarch.

The others understood this as well. Taking a deep breath, they spoke in unison, "If that is the case, then we shall accompany you on this journey."

Eldrin Chen gave a firm nod. "We shall proceed together," he declared, "but we will avoid a fight to the death with the Demon Race unless absolutely necessary."

Not long after, Eldrin Chen, accompanied by several Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the very cusp of ascending to the Celestial Immortal realm], traversed the void.

He journeyed across boundless heavens and earth, and before he knew it, he arrived at the periphery of the Ancient Domain of Life.

Within this ancient domain, Eldrin Chen beheld countless powerful experts of the Demon Race laying siege to the grand stellar array protecting the starfield. A battle was poised to erupt at any moment.

"Seventeen Half-Step Celestial Immortal," he counted silently.

After a brief observation, Eldrin Chen's expression grew increasingly grave.

The demonic forces gathered for this conflict were overwhelming. Among them were no fewer than eighteen beings at the Primordial Unity Realm [a profound cultivation stage where one's spirit and energy achieve perfect unity].

Of these, four were native to this domain's Demon Race. They included the Earthly Sovereign, who possessed a Dual Primordial Unity Foundation [a foundation forged from the unity of two primordial forces], and three Great Emperor-level demonic sovereigns with Single Primordial Unity Foundation: the Crimson Dragon, Bixi [a mythical dragon-turtle hybrid], and the White Tiger.

Beyond the borders, there were four Demon Immortal [a powerful demonic cultivator who has attained immortality] who had cultivated the Dual Primordial Unity Foundation [a supreme cultivation art that establishes two foundational cores of Primordial Unity]. They were White Tiger Imperial Scion, the Moon-Scorched Phoenix Maiden, the Dragon Crown Prince from the True Dragon Grotto-Heaven [a sacred realm of the True Dragons], and one other, the 'Nanxu Demon Venerable', whose background was comparatively ordinary.

The remaining ten were all Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the very cusp of ascending to true Celestial Immortality] who had cultivated the Single Primordial Unity Foundation [a powerful cultivation art that establishes a single foundational core of Primordial Unity].

After comprehending the disparity in combat strength between the two sides, Eldrin Chen let out a sigh. "On average," he said, "the ratio of Half-Step Celestial Immortal combatants is nine to one against us. Among them are five who possess the Dual Primordial Unity Foundation."