Chapter 1987 : The Third War of Seizing the Heaven

In the blink of an eye, Eldrin withdrew his gaze.

If his speculations were correct, this Celestial Slaughter Emperor had come to ambush a stronger expert from the Primordial Chaos Kui Bull Clan. Unfortunately, the clan was exceedingly cautious, and in the end, only a single Chaos Unity Emperor—the Sunder Yang Divine Lord (Cultivation Title)—had appeared.

Watching the Chaos Ant Tribe depart, Eldrin (Person Name) saw no reason to linger any longer. "Let us return," he declared.

As he spoke, Eldrin led the group through the boundless chaos, and soon they had returned to the Abyssal Return Immortal Domain.

Upon returning to the Void-Realm Paradise, the group took stock of their gains and were astonished to discover that their expedition to the Celestial Emperor's Treasury had yielded over a 100 strands of Primordial Undying Luminescence, dozens of wisps of Primordial Genesis Qi, and various other rare resources.

With this wealth of resources, Eldrin could finally immerse himself in secluded cultivation with complete peace of mind.

Eldrin did not confiscate the opportunities obtained by the group. Instead, he immediately began secluded cultivation, striving to digest his gains and enhance his cultivation base as swiftly as possible.

Thus time flew by in a rush, and in the blink of an eye, 20 million years had passed. It was not until 1 day when a letter arrived at the Abyssal Immortal Realm, interrupting Eldrin's secluded cultivation.

"The day has finally arrived."

Eldrin gazed at the letter before him and let out a faint sigh before handing it to Lyra standing beside him.

Lyra unfolded the letter and scanned its contents, her brow subtly furrowing as a grave expression washed over her features.

Not long ago, the Great Emperor of Primordial Thunder Crow had finally completed his ascension, fusing the 7-ringed Primordial Chaos Embryonic Treasure into his very own Life-Bound Supreme Treasure, thus forging his Life-Bound Primordial Chaos Treasure.

After this breakthrough, the Great Emperor of the Primordial Thunder Crow had once again cultivated a True Spiritual Root foundation, causing his cultivation and combat prowess to surge dramatically once more.

After the Great Emperor of the Primordial Thunder Crow completed his breakthrough, he immediately summoned the 10 Directional Demon Emperors. Following an extensive council, the Celestial Court of the Demon Race finally presented their demands to the races of humans and deities.

They demanded the return of the Primordial Stars, including the Celestial Sovereign Star and the Purple Tenuity Emperor Star, along with the authority over the boundless celestial heavens.

The humans and gods were naturally unwilling to accept this, and thus a great war seemed imminent.

"In the final years of the ancient era, our human race's Celestial Court rose to prominence. To seize the authority over heavenly laws belonging to the Primal Domain, we once launched the Heaven-Seizing War against the demon tribes."

In that great battle, the Immortal Sage of Tai Abyss severed the myriad demonic stars with a single sword strike, seizing the celestial authority over the Zhou Tian Stars from the Primordial Immortal Realm.

Eldrin began recounting the tale, his thoughts drifting back to the origins of that primordial war.

In the primordial Immortal Realm, above the 30-3 Heavens, lay the boundless celestial bodies of the Zhou Tian Stars.

That was the origin of all starry skies and celestial bodies throughout the boundless cosmos where the 3 1000 Immortal Domains resided.

The sun, moon, and stars across the boundless expanse of time and space, all worlds, and the myriad heavens are manifestations of the power emanating from these ancient celestial bodies of the Primordial Immortal Realm, embodying their supreme Dao essence and profound mysteries.

It can be said that every celestial cycle among these Zhou Heaven Stars contains crucial authorities of the Primordial Immortal Realm.

Throughout the primordial era, the authority over the celestial bodies of the Zhou Heaven was exclusively held by the demon tribes. Humanity, the divine race, and the 100 clans of immortal spirits could only dwell upon the lands of the primordial immortal realm, unable to grasp the paramount authority of the Zhou Heaven stars.

Thus, in the final years of the ancient era, after Taiyuan the Immortal Sage broke through to the Sage Realm, the human and god races immediately joined forces to launch the War of Seizing Heaven.

The War to Seize Heaven raged for countless kalpas. When the invincible Eldrin, the Supreme Immortal Sage, finally intervened, he wielded the Chaos Spiritual Treasure—the Abyssal Sword of Primordial Depths—to cleave through the Cosmic Star Formation, irrevocably shattering the demon race's dominion over the Primal Immortal Realm.

After that great war, the human race took control of the Southern Dipper's 6 stars, including the Celestial Mansion Imperial Star, while the divine race seized the 7 stars of the Northern Dipper in the Purple Forbidden Star River.

Among the 3 Enclosures, the human race seized the Supreme Enclosure, the divine race obtained the Purple Forbidden Enclosure, and the 100 Clans of Immortal Spirits also secured considerable gains.

The demon race was forced to retreat and hold their ground on the 2 imperial stars of Taiyin and Taiyang. Only by using these as their foundation did they manage to defend Tian Shi Yuan, 1 of the 3 Enclosures.

After this battle, although the demon race suffered a crushing defeat with numerous Great Luo Golden Immortals falling in the conflict, most have now revived and returned.

Most crucially, many Great Luo realm demons had their Dao sanctums seized back then, and now they are rolling up their sleeves, eager to reclaim them.

"It seems a great battle is unavoidable."

Eldrin spoke slowly, a faint glimmer shifting in his gaze as he attained enlightenment: "The Celestial Court's intention is that although we did not participate in the ancient Heaven-Seizing War, after all, when the nest is overturned, no egg remains unbroken. They hope we can offer our support."

Everyone nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

Qing Ji pondered slightly before speaking, "Would the esteemed Great Abyss Immortal Sage be willing to intervene?"

The rest of the group felt a surge of hope. With a total of 4 Chaos God-Kings and Immortal Saints between the human and god races, if just 1 of them could break away to intervene, a mere Ancient Thunder Crow Emperor would hardly pose a threat.

Eldrin shook his head, however, and said, "The Dao Ancestors and Immortal Sages enter seclusion for dozens, even hundreds of cosmic kalpas at a time. Unless the Celestial Court truly faces collapse or loses dominion over the entire firmament of stars, they must not be disturbed."

Upon hearing this, Lyra (Person Name) also nodded in agreement. From the perspective of a Chaos Heavenly Emperor-level existence, the authority over the Cycle of Stars truly held little significance.

Even if the demon race were to wield authority over the entire celestial firmament, they could at most temporarily hold back the Chaos Celestial Emperor. In a true all-out conflict, their combat prowess would scarcely amount to more than half that of the Chaos Celestial Emperor.

In the golden age of yore, when the demon race held complete dominion over the celestial bodies of the cosmos, they still proved no match for the solitary sword of Grand Abyss Immortal Sage. Even if the demon race were to reclaim their authority over the heavenly stars, they would remain unworthy of concern.

Even if it were truly taken, at worst, after emerging from seclusion, I could simply descend upon them alone with my sword and strike them down once more.

At this thought, Lyra spoke, "A conflict of this level is not yet worthy of the intervention of the Dao Ancestors and Immortal Sages, but the strength of the demonic tribes should not be underestimated. Should we intervene directly, or offer other forms of assistance?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin also fell into deep contemplation.

Once this great war among the 3 clans erupts, it will engulf all 3 1000 immortal domains, and none of the celestial lords of the Heavenly Court will be able to stand aloof.

As an Immortal Lord of the Celestial Court, he would either personally join the battle, oversee resource allocation from the rear, or engage in alchemy and artifact forging to support logistical operations.

At this thought, Eldrin (Person Name) pondered briefly before speaking, "The war among the 3 clans is not only perilous and unpredictable, but also serves as the finest training ground for Great Luo Golden Immortals like us."

"My suggestion is that the family's Great Luo should take turns entering the battlefield—half to temper themselves in the crucible of war, while the other half remain stationed in the 8 Immortal Domains of the Returning Abyss to guard our immortal clan."

Everyone nodded upon hearing this, agreeing with Eldrin's suggestion.

After a moment of contemplation, Seraphina Qu (Person Name) spoke softly, "In that case, how should we arrange the first batch of participants for the battle?"

"This matter can wait. I have an old friend to meet first."

With these words, Eldrin stepped out of the Return-to-Annihilation Immortal Realm.

Beyond the Ruins Immortal Realm, a magnificent war chariot emerged with imposing pressure from the primordial chaos, upon which stood a figure clad in crimson-gold battle armor.

The man stood tall and majestic, holding a divine spear wreathed in endless chains of grand dao, like an ancient god-king surveying the realms.

"Eldrin, my friend, it has been too long."

The newcomer spoke, a faint smile gracing his lips as he began.

Eldrin nodded, his expression serene as he said, "Greetings, Liyan Emperor."

It turned out this man was none other than the Flame-Severing Divine Emperor, the human overlord of the Liyan Immortal Realm.

Watching the Flame Emperor clad in battle armor, riding his war chariot with countless celestial soldiers and divine generals trailing behind him, Eldrin’s eyes flickered with a subtle shift of emotion.

He immediately cupped his hands and inquired, "I see you're clad in battle attire, fellow Daoist. Could it be that you're preparing to join the fray?"

"Indeed."

Emperor Liyan nodded and said, "Among the 7 stars of the Southern Dipper, the master of the Ancient Tianliang Star is my dear friend. I have been invited to lend my aid in this battle."

Eldrin nodded, a trace of solemnity flickering in his gaze.

At that very moment, Eldrin (Person Name) spoke once more, "Though I shall join the battle, the Eastern Li Flame Domain cannot be left unguarded. Thus, during my absence, I must ask you, fellow Daoist, to keep watch against that vile creature on my behalf."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin's (Person Name) eyes flickered slightly as he instantly grasped the meaning behind Emperor Liyan's (Person Name) words.

Within the Eastern Li Flame Domain, the strength of the Flame Demon God was no trifling matter—it was highly probable he would seize this chance to stage a comeback.

At this thought, Eldrin spoke up, "Rest assured, within the Eastern Li Flame Domain, I will spare no effort to ensure your well-being."

"Then I thank you. I shall return after 1 kalpa-cycle."

The Flame Emperor cupped his hands in salute, then immediately drove his war chariot through the void, vanishing in the blink of an eye into the boundless chaos beyond.

After Eldrin, the Flame Emperor had departed, Yan Zi Ji could not help but voice her concern, "Now that Eldrin, the Flame Emperor, has left, I fear the Half-Ancestor of Li Fire might seize this chance to stage a comeback."

Lyra let out a cold sneer before speaking, "If she dares to make a comeback, we'll shatter her spine for good."

Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but reveal faint smiles.

Indeed, after the fortuitous encounter at the Celestial Emperor's Treasury, the cultivation bases of all Chen clansmen had advanced yet another step.

Seraphina Qu, Lyra, and Qing Ji had all fully consolidated their cultivation bases, their combat prowess reaching the Great Perfection stage of the Golden Immortal realm. Moreover, their natal treasures were no weaker than supreme-grade innate spiritual treasures, placing them among the top-tier powerhouses in this domain.

The Reincarnation Body had also cultivated to the Seventh Level of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, with combat prowess reaching the Perfection Stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal.

Moreover, the Violet Extreme Ancient Phoenix, which had refined the source of the Primordial Chaos Kui Bull Dao, had also cultivated to the Great Perfection stage of the Golden Immortal of the Great Luo.

It can be said that the current Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) now possesses 5 Great Perfection Golden Immortals of the Grand Luo Realm as combat assets. Moreover, 4 among these 5 even wield supreme treasures comparable to top-grade Primordial Spiritual Treasures.

Thus, if Half-Ancestor Li Yan truly launched an assault, he would likely suffer a devastating setback.

At this thought, a faint glimmer flickered in Eldrin's eyes as he suddenly posed a question to the assembly: "If you were Li Yan, the Half-Ancestor, would you abandon this golden opportunity to strike the human race of the Eastern Li Flame Domain and deal a heavy blow to the major immortal domains?"

Everyone was momentarily taken aback by these words. Chen Ethan declared resolutely, "A war among 3 clans occurs only once in thousands of kalpas—truly a rare opportunity not to be missed. Were I in Half-Ancestor Liyan’s position, I would never let such a chance slip by."

Lila also nodded, her expression grave as she said, "The great battle from before has already inflicted heavy losses upon Eldrin's forces. With our rise, Eldrin's chances of victory grow slimmer by the day."

"If we don't seize this opportunity now, the waxing and waning of our strengths will likely force the Eldrin to retreat into the primordial chaos."

Eldrin nodded, a faint smile gracing his lips. "Relay my decree: the human tribes of the surrounding Eastern Li Fire Domain must heighten their vigilance and prepare at all times to resist the onslaught of the Li Fire Demon God."

Furthermore, summon all major immortal domains, with the Abyssal Immortal Domain at the core, to deploy the Chaos-Returning Abyss Grand Formation and resist the Half-Ancestor of Li Fire.

The current Eldrin (Person Name) now held a status of no small significance.

As the Path Master who pioneered his own Great Dao, his combat prowess and status were on par with an Imperial Monarch. Thus, the major powers of the Eastern Li Flame Domain regarded this matter with utmost gravity.

Thus, not long after, the Great Luo Golden Immortals of the Eastern Li Flame Domain promptly began relocating their celestial realms, steadily converging toward the Abyssal Return Celestial Realm.

Before long, centered around the Abyssal Immortal Realm, Eldrin gathered 40-9 immortal domains. Using the supreme-grade innate spiritual treasure, the Violet Dawn Divine Sun Pearl, as the formation’s core, he laid down a Primordial Chaos-level grand defensive formation.

Just as the grand formation was completed, the war among the 3 clans ultimately erupted in full force.

The demon race struck first, with nearly 10 1000 Great Luo Demon Monarchs gathering in the starry skies. Under the command of the Great Ancient Thunder Crow Emperor, they launched the third Heaven-Seizing War against the human and god races.

Since the primordial times, 2 Heaven-Seizing Wars have been waged.

The First War of Heavens' Seizure was when the Demon Clan wrested the entire Firmament of Stars from the hands of the Divine Clan.

In the Second War of Seizing the Heavens, the human and god races joined forces. The Supreme Abyss Immortal Saint personally intervened, shattering the demon race's control over the Zhou Tian Stars.

This Third War of Seizing the Heavens, though seemingly diminished in both scale and intensity compared to the previous 2, remained a force not to be underestimated.

Tens of thousands of Great Luo Golden Immortals from both sides erupted into a cataclysmic battle amidst the Zhou Heavenly Constellations, a conflict destined to be inscribed in the annals of the 3 1000 Immortal Domains. Even after countless kalpas had passed, this legendary clash would still be recounted through the ages.

It was precisely when the Third Heaven-Seizing War erupted that the Liyan Demon God within the Liyan Ancient Plains finally stirred into action.

He glanced at the documents in his hand and finally let out a cold sneer. "The war has already begun. Even if the Flame-Severing Monarch wished to return and lay an ambush for me, it would be impossible now."

"In that case, let all the major human immortal domains of the Eastern Li Flame Region become your funeral procession."

At that very moment, the 2 Chaos Fiendgods nearby revealed traces of solemnity.

These 2 individuals possessed extraordinary status—they were none other than the 2 Great Perfection Golden Immortals under the command of Half-Ancestor Li Yan: the Golden Crane Demon God and the Blood Devourer Demon God.

At that moment, the Golden Crane Demon God spoke with a grave tone, "Your Majesty, the Abyssal Daoist has already deployed a grand formation. Launching an assault now would likely prove exceedingly difficult."

Upon hearing this, Half-Ancestor Liyan sneered coldly, "Worry not. This venerable 1 has his own methods to deal with it."

With a dismissive wave, he declared, "You may withdraw to prepare for war. Within 1 million years, this sovereign shall completely besiege the Abyssal Immortal Realm and annihilate them all."

"As you command."

The 2 Great Devils exchanged a glance, then cupped their hands in salute before departing.

After the 2 had departed, Half-Ancestor Li Yan finally turned his gaze toward the depths of the void and asked, “Are you confident?”

"The 2 of us joining forces—how could we possibly fail to capture that insignificant Return-to-Void Daoist?"

At that very moment, a golden figure draped in imperial robes emerged from the void.

Had Eldrin been present, he would undoubtedly have recognized this figure’s origins—for this was none other than the progenitor of the Golden Spirit Ancient Clan, 1 of the 100 Spirit Races.

The Eldrin Demi-Ancestor nodded, yet still voiced his concern with a trace of worry, "After all, the Daoist of the Returning Abyss possesses the combat prowess of an Imperial Lord. With the added protection of the grand formation, I fear neither of us alone would have the confidence to subdue him."

"Why didn't you strike earlier to stop them from completing the grand formation?"

At that moment, the Golden Spirit Ancient Clan let out a cold sneer before speaking, "If we don't give him hope, why would he sit still and wait for death?"

"With his level of power, if he were to abandon the immortal realm and join the Starry Sky Battlefield, capturing him would become nigh impossible."

Upon hearing this, Half-Ancestor Liyan also nodded, though a trace of concern still lingered in his heart.

Seeing this, Patriarch Jinling said with a light laugh, “No matter how formidable the Dao authority of the Daoist of the Returning Abyss may be, he is merely a newly ascended Chaos Emperor. Both you and I are at the third level of the Chaos Emperor realm—either 1 of us alone far surpasses him. With our combined strength, suppressing him would be effortless.”

"In my view, even with the protection of formations, defeating the Daoist of the Returning Abyss would not be difficult for us. The true challenge lies in preventing his escape."

With a meaningful smile, the Golden Spirit Ancient Elder remarked, "This time, to prevent the Abyssal Return Daoist from escaping, I have borrowed a supreme treasure."

Upon hearing this, Half-Ancestor Li Yan’s eyes flickered with a faint gleam, yet he replied with a trace of unease, "The potential of Daoist Guixu is immense. I had never wished to make an enemy of him."

"This time I lend my aid, but I trust you will honor your pledge. Once the matter is concluded, you must assist me in slaying that Eldrin, the Flame Sovereign."

"Hahaha."

With a faint smile, Golden Spirit Ancient Patriarch immediately replied with icy detachment, "Rest assured, Emperor Li Yan is but an ordinary Chaos Unity Emperor. Several of the venerable ones have long been watching over him from the shadows."

"Even if he manages to survive this 3-Clan War, he'll likely return with half his life gone." (End of Chapter)