Chapter 1994 : Tianliang Star Domain

As Emperor Xuanli spoke, Eldrin (Person Name) slightly furrowed his brow.

Only the 4 Great Elders were present. With Xuanli(Person Name), the most senior among them, unwilling to take action, it seemed his proposal would be exceedingly difficult to advance.

Sure enough, with Emperor Xuanli's rejection, the Lord of Tianliang Star seemed to abandon his plans for the Tianliang Star Domain as well.

However, Eldrin (Person Name) pondered briefly before speaking frankly, "If we completely abandon the Celestial Beam Star Domain (Location) and disregard the hundreds of millions of stars within its jurisdiction, I fear it would extinguish the fighting spirit of the Immortals (Cultivation Rank) stationed there."

"By then, our defeat would cascade like a collapsing mountain. Should our Imperial Star become the first to be besieged, I fear we would become a laughingstock in the eyes of our fellow cultivators."

"In my opinion, it would be better to deploy additional Great Luo Golden Immortals to guard the 30-6 major stars at the heart of the Heavenly Beam Starfield, allowing them to provide swift reinforcement to the surrounding celestial bodies."

Seeing this, Eldrin seized the opportunity to add fuel to the fire: "Lord Luohe makes a valid point. Once the Celestial Pillar Imperial Star is besieged, we can withdraw at any time, but what about you, Fellow Daoist Tianliang?"

The Lord of the Celestial Pillar Star’s expression shifted slightly, a trace of solemnity washing over his face.

The Celestial Pillar Imperial Star was his Dao sanctuary; naturally, he would never abandon it lightly.

Eldrin smiled and pressed his advantage, saying, "Why don't we do our utmost to restrain the demon race's various emperors, while having our Great Luo Immortal Lords defend the myriad celestial stars to the best of their ability?"

"In this way, not only can we slow down the demon tribe's advance, but when the time comes for our counterattack, we won't be delayed for too long."

Hearing this, the Lord of the Celestial Pillar Star also nodded in agreement.

At this moment, a sense of urgency gripped him. If even he himself was unwilling to defend the Celestial Pillar Imperial Star unto death, then outsiders like Eldrin (Person Name) would hardly dedicate their full efforts.

At this thought, the Lord of Tianliang Star spoke directly, "Both of you make valid points. In that case, I also recommend dispatching troops to support the subsidiary stars of the Tianliang Star Domain."

Seeing this, Eldrin couldn't help but turn his gaze toward Emperor Xuanli.

Seeing all 3 of them turn their gazes toward him, Emperor Xuanli’s expression settled into a trace of serenity.

He knew full well that with 3 votes against 1, even if he insisted on abandoning the subsidiary starfields, he could not stop the others' decision.

With a faint smile, he spoke directly: "The 3 of you make a fair point. How about this—I shall guard the Ancient Star of Tianliang, while you 3 focus on containing the demon race's various Great Emperors?"

Hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) slightly furrowed his brows. He cast a deep glance at Emperor Xuanli (Person Name), and just as he was about to speak, he was stopped by Emperor Luohe (Person Name).

But then, Lord Luo River shook his head at him and spoke, “The Celestial Pillar Imperial Star must be guarded by someone after all. Entrusting it to Fellow Daoist Xuanli is indeed a wise solution.”

"However, when it comes to selecting personnel to support the Cycle of Heaven and Stars, Fellow Daoist, you must not be stingy."

Emperor Xuanli fell silent for a brief moment before speaking, "Under my command, 30-8 Great Luo Immortal Lords can reinforce all 30-6 major stars."

Seeing this, the Riverlord of Luo could not help but say with a smile, "In that case, this shall suffice."

"In that case, let us discuss the arrangement of personnel."

That day, seeing this, Emperor Liang began to recount the structure of the Celestial Liang Star Domain.

As 1 of the 6 stars of the Southern Dipper, the Celestial Pillar Imperial Star possessed an exceedingly noble rank. It not only influenced hundreds of millions of celestial bodies throughout the cosmos, but also commanded 30-6 Great Luo-level stars of the Ninth Heaven.

Under the banner of the Celestial Pillar Imperial Star, the Great Luo Immortals now numbered over 3 100, including those newly summoned to service.

Among these 300-odd Great Luo Golden Immortals, there were over 80 at the late stage, with 14 having reached the Great Perfection of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

Approximately 30 percent of these Golden Immortals were stationed across the 30-6 Major Stars, averaging 3 Golden Immortals per star.

After grasping the general situation, Eldrin spoke frankly, "With merely 3 Great Perfection cultivators, we can at most defend a single Ninth Heaven Star. There would be no remaining capacity to support the Cosmic Stars."

"In my opinion, it would be better to station 6 to 9 Great Perfection Golden Immortals on each of the 9 Heavens Stars, with Great Perfection Golden Immortals at the peak of their power guarding the most crucial celestial bodies."

"With the 3 of us restraining the Demon Emperor, we can ensure the demonic forces remain completely immobilized for a considerable period."

Upon hearing this, the group nodded in agreement, acknowledging the validity of Eldrin's perspective.

That day, Eldrin (Person Name) pondered briefly before speaking decisively: "The 5 Great Perfection Golden Immortals from the Great Luo Ancient Sect could all be dispatched for reinforcement."

"Moreover, the 4 Great Perfection Immortal Kings under my command are each capable of garrisoning a Primordial Star of the Great Ro."

The River Luo Emperor also nodded and calmly stated, "Under my command, there are 2 Great Perfection Golden Immortals, each capable of guarding an ancient star."

Seeing this, Eldrin could not help but remark, "Though I command no perfected Great Perfection cultivators under my banner, the 8 Great Perfection experts I have brought can all emerge from seclusion for battle."

Celestial Liang Sovereign smiled faintly before speaking, "With the addition of 3 Great Perfection Golden Immortals under Xuanli(Eldrin)'s command, that makes a total of 15 Great Perfection Golden Immortals providing reinforcements."

"In this way, the morale of the frontlines will surely be greatly boosted, and the hope of defending the Tianliang Star Domain remains far from negligible."

Eldrin gave a slight nod, smiling as he conversed with the various Great Luo Immortal Lords.

After the battle strategy was finalized, Eldrin conversed extensively with the various Imperial Lords before finally departing the main hall to seek out Lyra and the others.

After locating the group, Eldrin (Person Name) disclosed the battle strategy to everyone and remarked, "I observe that Emperor Xuanli's resolve in battle is wavering. Once the great war erupts, I fear we cannot rely on him any more than a melting iceberg."

"Nor should you place excessive reliance on those under his command."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of everyone present grew subtly grave.

Lyra knew all too well that Eldrin possessed an exceptionally sharp eye for judging character. Her eyes darkened slightly as she asked, "In your opinion, what should be done at this critical juncture?"

"In order to protect their own dao sanctuary, the lineage of Celestial Pillar Emperor will undoubtedly fight with their full strength. They should prove reliable when the critical moment arrives."

"As for Emperor Luohe..."

Eldrin paused mid-sentence, falling into a contemplative silence.

He recalled his 2 encounters with Emperor Luohe, and after a moment’s hesitation, added, “Since attaining the Great Dao of the Mahākalpa hundreds of cosmic cycles ago, Emperor Luohe has always been renowned for his virtue. I believe that, in times of necessity, we could offer each other some degree of mutual support.”

The few of them nodded upon hearing this, taking Eldrin's words to heart.

After concluding this matter, Eldrin cautioned, "As you go to guard the various starfields, remember that this battle is primarily for tempering yourselves. Do not act rashly or underestimate the enemy."

Everyone nodded upon hearing this, their expressions turning grave.

Seeing this, Eldrin took 8 precious mirrors from his sleeve and handed them to the others, saying, "These are forbidden artifacts I forged through the Great Dao of Void. Though they can only be used 3 times, their life-preserving capabilities rival those of top-grade innate spiritual treasures."

"Each of you shall hold 1. When faced with formidable foes, you may activate them to escape. Even ordinary Emperors may not necessarily be able to suppress you."

With those words, Eldrin finally said, "Remember, your safety comes above all else."

Everyone took the treasure mirror and ultimately gave a solemn nod.

3 days later, the 2 100-some Great Luo of the Celestial Beam Emperor Star received their orders. Without delay, they traversed the boundless starry expanse, rushing to reinforce the 30-6 major celestial bodies in the surrounding cosmos.

The 8 Great Luo Golden Immortals of the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization), possessing only the seventh-stage cultivation of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, were thus not highly prioritized. As a result, they were all dispatched to reinforce the same Ancient Great Luo Star.

Zixu Ancient Star was a supreme-grade Great Luo Ancient Star, ranking ninth among the 30-6 Great Luo Ancient Stars.

On the Violet Empyrean Ancient Star, there were also 3 Great Luo Golden Immortals standing guard: the Violet Empyrean Lord, a seventh-level Great Luo Golden Immortal, along with 2 others at the mid-stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

When they received the reinforcement message, the 3 Great Perfected Immortals were initially overjoyed. Yet upon discovering that the newcomer was the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) accompanied by 8 seventh-level Great Perfected Immortals, they couldn't help but feel a tinge of disappointment.

Originally, they had anticipated that given the status of the Violet Void Ancient Star, there would likely be 1 Great Perfection Golden Immortal providing support. Yet, to their utter astonishment, 8 late-stage Golden Immortals had arrived.

8 Great Perfected Golden Immortals of the seventh tier joined forces. Though their combat prowess was indeed extraordinary, they were ultimately only at the seventh tier of the Great Perfected Golden Immortal realm.

A Ninth-Level Great Perfection Golden Immortal could easily match the combined strength of at least 20 Seventh-Level Great Perfection Golden Immortals—a disparity that sheer numbers could scarcely overcome.

Of course, with 8 Great Luo experts offering support, Immortal Lord Zixu remained exceedingly courteous. He personally received the group and inquired about their identities.

It was not until he discovered that Lyra (Person Name) was the reincarnation of the Lunar Sovereign that his demeanor shifted dramatically into 1 of profound reverence.

In his view, the Moonlight Emperor’s prestige had long been renowned throughout the ages. Even now, having undergone reincarnation, he was far beyond what an ordinary Great Luo Golden Immortal could ever hope to match.

Lyra did not stand on ceremony with him and asked directly, "What is the current situation on the Violet Void Ancient Star?"

The 3 Great Luo existences exchanged glances. After a brief silence, Immortal Lord Zixu spoke, "The Ancient Zixu Star remains secure for now, though we have lost over half of its subsidiary stars."

Lyra’s brow furrowed slightly. She swept a glance over the assembly before speaking. "The great tribulation has just passed. They likely haven’t yet grasped the adjustments we’ve made to our strategy."

"Return at once and strike them before they have time to prepare."

At Lyra's command, the Violet Void Ancient Star began its counteroffensive.

Lyra (Person Name) and 7 other Great Luo Golden Immortals acted decisively, unleashing a world-shaking battle in the depths of the starry sky.

They did not reveal their full combat prowess, merely displaying the capabilities of a Seventh or Eighth Layer Great Luo Golden Immortal. Yet, in just a few 100 1000 years, they caught the demon race completely off guard.

Across the vast expanse of the Violet Void Ancient Star, nearly all significant celestial bodies in its vicinity had been reclaimed by their forces. In the heat of battle, they had successively annihilated several Great Luo Golden Immortals....

This battle stood as 1 of the most brilliant campaigns witnessed across the entire Celestial Liang Star Region in recent times.

Perhaps for the entire 3 Clans War, this was merely an insignificant victory, and the demonic races suffered no substantial losses overall. Yet it acted like a spark that ignited the powder keg.

Close on their heels, the entire Celestial Beam Star Domain launched a counterattack, with all 30-6 ancient stars joining the assault simultaneously.

The demonic races were caught off guard at first, losing several Great Luo Golden Immortals in a single battle. Yet as time flowed on, they swiftly regained their footing.

Thus, amidst this starry expanse of the Celestial Beam Constellation, a rare and chaotic battlefield erupted between the 2 sides.

Hundreds of Great Luo Golden Immortals from both sides clashed amidst the stars, and the war raged on for millions of years in the blink of an eye. Then 1 day on the battlefield, Lyra (Person Name) and others unleashed a world-shaking combat prowess rarely seen since ancient times.

In that great battle, the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) dispatched 8 Great Luo Golden Immortals (Cultivation Realm), each demonstrating combat prowess at the Ninth Level or beyond of the Great Luo Realm.

They borrowed the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void (Magic Treasure) to trap over 30 Great Roaming Immortals of the demon race in the Void Heaven, ultimately annihilating them all in the final battle.

This battle spread like the wind, instantly sending shockwaves throughout the entire Starry Sky Battlefield.

Even with the profound foundations of the demon race, losing over 30 Great Luo Golden Immortals in a single battle was by no means a minor loss.

Even a Great Luo Golden Immortal may not fall into the cycle of reincarnation, but demise ultimately demands a price. The eradication of over 30 Great Luo Golden Immortals in a single battle directly reshaped the balance of power within the Celestial Beam Star Domain.

The Great Luo of the demonic races began to retreat and contract their forces, and the scales of war in the Celestial Beam Star Domain seemed to tilt decisively.

As the saying goes, a slight move in 1 part can affect the whole situation. Should the demon clans of the Celestial Beam Starfield suffer a crushing defeat, the entire geopolitical landscape of the 6 Domains of the Southern Abyss would be irrevocably transformed.

Thus, not long after, the demon clan dispatched reinforcements to the Celestial Beam Starfield—a full several dozen Great Luo Golden Immortals, along with 2 additional Chaos Origin Emperors who plunged into the heart of the conflict.

Within the Celestial Ridge Star Domain, the demon race originally had 4 Great Emperors presiding over their territories. Now, with 2 more joining their ranks, it seemed sufficient to shift the tides of war.

At this moment, Eldrin stood deep within the starry expanse, with 2 Demon Emperor(Person Name) towering before him.

"Celestial Roc Emperor, Howling Moon Emperor."

Gazing upon the 2 Demon Emperors before him, a faint furrow formed between Eldrin’s brows as a trace of solemnity flickered in his eyes.

Skysoar Emperor was 1 of the 7 Great Emperors of the Kunpeng Imperial Clan, his cultivation having reached the third level of the Primordial Chaos Emperor—a realm no less formidable than that of the Li Fire Demon God.

Howling Moon Emperor had also cultivated for 2 1000 kalpas, attaining the Second Heaven of the Primordial Chaos Emperor Realm. He was undoubtedly a figure that could not be underestimated.

With 2 such formidable enemies joining forces, Eldrin would likely only possess the strength to defend himself without the augmentation of the 7 Luminaries Ascension.

As countless thoughts raced through his mind, Eldrin finally spoke, "I never imagined that dealing with a single Great Luo Golden Immortal like myself would require the personal intervention of 2 Imperial Monarchs."

"Hahaha."

The Celestial Roc Emperor smiled faintly and spoke in a tranquil tone, "To have confronted both the Golden Spirit and Eldrin Emperors in single combat, while even managing to destroy Eldrin's physical form—who across the realms remains unaware of the illustrious reputation of the Returning Abyss Emperor now?"

Xiaoyue Emperor also nodded, his expression frosty as he spoke, "But now, without the support of the formation, I wonder how much of your combat prowess you can truly unleash?"

Xiaoyue Emperor rode upon an ancient divine spear that tore through the void. With a mere flick of his sleeve, a soul-piercing edge shot straight toward Eldrin’s glabella.

"Hmph—"

Facing such a formidable foe, Eldrin merely let out a cold snort, a trace of frosty gleam instantly flashing in his pupils.

He had no thought of retreat, only steering the Chaos Heavenly Halberd to engage in fierce combat with Emperor Howlmoon. The majestic power of Primordial Unity Emperor was truly earth-shattering, to the extent that even the multiple dimensions of the Primordial Immortal Domain struggled to withstand it.

In an instant, the boundless River of Stars shattered, as colossal spatial fissures tore through the vast expanse of the void, revealing the endless, multitudinous space-time universes within.

What was truly astonishing was that within this vast and boundless river of stars.

A grain of dust, a wisp of stardust—all are manifestations of the vast cosmos.

Each of those celestial stars spanned countless billions of miles, containing within them innumerable great worlds.

If both sides were to unleash their full power, then in the collision between them, be it dust and sand, stardust, or even the celestial bodies spanning the heavens—all would be reduced to ashes.

若是一直这么打下去，也许对于原始仙域来说微不足道，但必定会造成无边的业煞之力。

Eldrin (Person Name) saw this and decisively declared, "This place is unfit for battle. Let us take this duel to the depths of the Star Abyss!"

Chapter 1 The biting cold wind swept across the mountain peaks, carrying with it the scent of frost and decay. Lin Feng tightened his ragged robes, his breath misting in the chill air. He had been stuck at the third layer of Qi Refining for 3 years now—a fact the other disciples never let him forget. "Still at the third layer, Junior Brother?" sneered Zhang Hu, his crisp blue robes embroidered with silver threads that shimmered in the pale light. "Even the new disciples have surpassed you. At this rate, you'll be expelled from the sect before the year ends." Lin Feng said nothing, his knuckles whitening as he clenched his fists. He knew the rules of the Cloud Sky Sect all too well—disciples who failed to reach the fifth layer of Qi Refining by their eighteenth birthday would be deemed unworthy and cast out. He had less than 6 months left. That night, as moonlight filtered through the cracks of his dilapidated wooden hut, Lin Feng took out his only remaining spirit stone—a low-grade piece barely containing 100 units of spiritual energy. It was all he had left after 3 years of scrimping and saving. "Just 1 last attempt," he whispered to himself, his voice barely audible over the howling wind outside. He closed his eyes, circulating what little spiritual power he possessed according to the basic cultivation technique every disciple learned—the Cloud Gathering Art. The familiar warmth began to gather in his dantian, slowly at first, then building in intensity. But just as the energy reached its peak, it scattered like mist, vanishing without a trace. Again. Failure. A wave of despair washed over him. 3 years of relentless effort, 32,000 spirit stones spent on cultivation resources, countless nights spent meditating under the moon—all for nothing. He was still trapped at the third layer, no different from when he first started. Frustrated, he slammed his fist against the wooden floorboards. To his surprise, a loose plank shifted, revealing a hidden compartment beneath. His heart quickened as he reached inside, his fingers brushing against something cold and metallic. It was an ancient bronze mirror, its surface covered in intricate patterns that seemed to shift and writhe in the moonlight. As he held it, a strange warmth spread through his palm, and words began to appear on its surface—words that shouldn't have been there, written in a language long forgotten. "Those who possess the Mirror of Fate shall see beyond the veil of reality..." Before he could process what was happening, the mirror glowed with an ethereal light, and a stream of information flooded his mind. Techniques he had never learned, secrets of cultivation that had been lost for millennia, visions of battles between celestial beings—all poured into his consciousness at once. When the torrent finally subsided, Lin Feng found he could still recall every detail with perfect clarity. More importantly, he noticed something different about his spiritual perception. The world around him seemed sharper, more vivid, as if he were seeing it for the first time. Tentatively, he began circulating the Cloud Gathering Art again. This time, the spiritual energy didn't scatter. Instead, it flowed smoothly through his meridians, gathering in his dantian with an ease he had never experienced before. The barriers that had stubbornly resisted him for 3 years crumbled in an instant. The fourth layer of Qi Refining. Tears welled in Lin Feng's eyes, but he quickly wiped them away. This was only the beginning. With the mirror's guidance, he would climb higher than anyone thought possible. He would show them all—Zhang Hu, the sect elders, everyone who had ever looked down on him. Dawn was breaking when he finally emerged from his hut, a newfound confidence in his steps. The other disciples glanced at him curiously, sensing something different but unable to pinpoint what it was. Only Elder Ming, observing from a distance, noticed the subtle change in Lin Feng's aura. His eyes narrowed thoughtfully. "Interesting," he murmured. "Most interesting." Unaware of the elder's attention, Lin Feng made his way to the training grounds. Today would be different. Today, everything would change. He didn't know that his discovery of the mirror had set in motion events that would shake the very foundations of the cultivation world. But for now, all that mattered was the newfound power coursing through his veins, and the endless possibilities that lay ahead.