Chapter 1518 : Alliance of Stars and Swords

Seeing this, the Ancient Ruins Nether Lord [a powerful lord of the underworld] spoke up, "Since the Small Universe [a sealed, smaller dimensional realm] opened, the Dragon and Phoenix clans within have already withdrawn and consolidated their forces within the Immortal Phoenix Star Domain and the Crimson Dragon Star Domain."

"With our strength alone, it would be difficult to breach the Mountain Protection Formation [a powerful defensive array] of these two star domains in a short time. Could we request the assistance of the Human Race of this Universe?"

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before replying, "I will personally go to see the Heaven Sorrow Human Sovereign [the supreme ruler of humanity, bearing a title of celestial grief]. Since he has already agreed to cooperate with us, he will likely agree to our request."

Having resolved to move against the Ice Phoenix and Crimson Dragon lineages, Eldrin Chen wasted no time. He immediately dispatched an envoy to the Human Sovereign Nebula.

As expected, the Heaven Sorrow Human Sovereign agreed to his request, pledging to lend aid at the crucial moment.

With the Heaven Sorrow Human Sovereign's response secured, Eldrin Chen immediately gathered their forces and set out for the Immortal Phoenix Star Domain.

To ensure a decisive victory, they mobilized nearly their entire strength, leaving only the Ancient Ruins Path Master behind to guard their formation.

Among the powerful experts dispatched were two at the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm [a realm just below that of a true Celestial Immortal]: the Violet Mystery Path Master and the Glazed Divine Lord.

Furthermore, after Eldrin Chen's recent breakthrough and now wielding the Three-Rune World-Opening Supreme Treasure Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword, his overall combat power had likely reached the threshold of the Primordial Unity Realm [a profound state of primordial oneness].

Those with combat power at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the peak stage of the Earth Immortal realm] numbered four: Exquisite Jiang, Verdant Consort, Nyssa Qu, and the Heaven Abyss Path Master. Among them, Exquisite Jiang, empowered by the Black Dragon Ancient Cauldron, possessed combat strength equivalent to three ordinary Earth Immortal Great Perfection cultivators.

The remaining combat strength at the Eighth Level Earth Immortal tier also consisted of five individuals: Kael Chen, Ethan Chen, Energy Abyss Chen, Violet Consort Yan, and Lila.

This assembly of such formidable power was nearly equivalent to four or five Primordial Unity Foundation cultivators who had each condensed a single Path Fruit.

Surveying the powerful allies gathered around him, Eldrin Chen felt a surge of confidence regarding their chances of seizing the Immortal Phoenix Nebula.

Leading the group, he traversed the void and soon arrived at the periphery of the Immortal Phoenix Nebula.

"This is the place," he stated.

Gazing upon the Immortal Phoenix Star Domain before him, Eldrin Chen's eyes slowly focused, a trace of solemn contemplation settling in his expression.

Within the Immortal Phoenix Star Domain, countless Stellar bodies were enveloped by a grand formation, a clear sign that the Immortal Phoenix Clan harbored significant hostility towards outsiders.

After observing for a moment, the Glazed Divine Lord standing nearby remarked with a slight shift in his gaze, "This Immortal Phoenix Nebula once housed a top-tier Supreme Grade Blessed Land."

"Fortunately, the Universe's foundational essence has been greatly depleted, and the Ancient Immortal Phoenix Star has since degraded to the level of an Upper Grade Blessed Land. If we launch a forceful assault, we stand a reasonable chance of breaching its defenses."

Eldrin Chen pondered briefly before speaking, "The formation protecting this Immortal Phoenix Nebula draws power from nearly half of the Immortal Phoenix Galaxy. It is considerably more sophisticated than the formation that once guarded the Netherworld Small Universe."

"If my deductions are correct, they have already made contact with the Immortal Phoenix Grotto-Heaven."

Upon hearing this, the brows of those present furrowed deeply.

They did not fear the Immortal Phoenix Nebula alone. However, the Yuezhuo Phoenix Maiden from the Immortal Phoenix Grotto-Heaven was an Earth Immortal Great Perfection cultivator of the Dual Primordial Unity Foundation path, and most likely possessed a Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon to anchor her Fortune [the metaphysical concept of destiny and luck].

Facing such a supreme powerhouse, coupled with the Ice Phoenix Great Emperor from the Immortal Phoenix Nebula, they would likely suffer a severe defeat if a true conflict erupted.

After careful consideration, Eldrin Chen spoke, "Currently, the Yuezhuo Phoenix Maiden is busy plundering stellar [celestial] resources. The Human Race's Antiquity-Tracing Great Emperor and Future Great Emperor of this realm will also act to block their reinforcements."

"Therefore, for a short time, reinforcements from the Immortal Phoenix Grotto-Heaven and the Demon Race may not arrive."

"Nevertheless, we must act swiftly to conclude this battle, to avoid a direct confrontation with the Immortal Phoenix Grotto-Heaven."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Violet Mystery Path Master stroked his long beard and said, "The Immortal Phoenix Nebula has only recently made contact with the outside world. Their defensive formations have not been extensively modified and are not yet at their full power."

"We shall charge straight in and end this swiftly."

As his words fell, the group concealed their auras using the Heaven-Deceiving Secret Art and then infiltrated the Immortal Phoenix Nebula with the aid of a Spatial Spiritual Treasure.

Upon entering the Immortal Phoenix Nebula, they discovered that within the entire nebula, the Immortal Phoenix Demon Sage had already departed for the Ancient Immortal Phoenix Star, and not a single one of the Immortal Phoenix Great Sage had emerged.

"They certainly know how to conserve their strength," Eldrin Chen remarked, a trace of cold amusement in his voice.

Finding no Immortal Phoenix Great Sage to be found, Eldrin Chen could not help but frown slightly, a crease forming between his brows.

He had originally hoped that if they could locate a late-stage World-Opening Immortal Phoenix Great Sage in the periphery, they could simply eliminate a few and withdraw.

Now that this plan had come to naught, they had no choice but to risk infiltrating the Ancient Immortal Phoenix Star for a direct confrontation.

The group pressed onward, and before they knew it, they arrived at the outer boundary of the Ancient Immortal Phoenix Star. Eldrin Chen gazed at the ancient celestial body before him, and his brow furrowed once more.

Noticing his expression, Exquisite Jiang spoke up. "This Ancient Star is anchored by a Spatial Supreme Treasure. We cannot slip inside undetected."

"Our only recourse now is a direct assault on the Ancient Star," she concluded.

Violet Mystery Path Master also gave a slow nod of agreement. "The defensive formations around this Ancient Star are formidable. Furthermore, with the Ice Phoenix Great Emperor holding the fort, even our combined strength would find it difficult to breach its defenses swiftly."

"However, by combining our strength for a surprise assault, it should be sufficient to breach a single opening and enter."

Eldrin Chen nodded, his expression grave as he looked at Glazed Divine Lord and said, "Let us open the breach together. Once inside, we must trouble you, Divine Lord, to hold the formation at bay and buy us time to defeat Ice Phoenix Great Emperor."

"Agreed."

Glazed Divine Lord responded with serene composure, accepting the task.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen wasted no time. He immediately joined forces with the others, and together they launched a concerted strike against the Ancient Immortal Phoenix Star Grand Formation.

In that very instant, dozens of attacks, each powerful enough to Oblivion a Starry River, surged forth. They tore through the vast Ancient Immortal Phoenix Star Grand Formation in a flash.

"Now!"

As Eldrin Chen's command echoed, he led the group as they charged into the heart of Ancient Immortal Phoenix Star.

Instantly, the formation of Ancient Immortal Phoenix Star reacted. A frost-rimmed wheel, resembling a coiled Phoenix, descended to suppress them, unleashing a blade of World-Illuminating Immortal Light that slashed toward the intruders.

"The Ice Phoenix Sky-Freezing Wheel."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, a trace of solemn contemplation crossing his features.

This Ice Phoenix Sky-Freezing Wheel was one of this realm's Imperial Weapon [a weapon of supreme power wielded by an Emperor], the companion Imperial Weapon of the Ice Phoenix Great Emperor, said to have been born from the authority of this Universe itself, possessing immense might.

Now, bolstered by the formation's power and descending with its full force to suppress, even an ordinary Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of ascending to the Celestial Immortal realm] would likely be unable to withstand it.

Fortunately, Glazed Divine Lord was no ordinary being. Having opened the Eighth Heaven and Earth [a profound cultivation stage representing the creation of eight internal worlds], his innate talent was not inferior to that of the Extinction Thunder God or the Celestial Prison Clan Patriarch.

Facing such a strike, Glazed Divine Lord simply flicked his sleeve, unleashing a dazzling Seven-Colored Silk.

The silken fabric swept across the Heavenly Vault [the dome of the sky], ensnaring the Ice Phoenix Sky-Freezing Wheel in its grasp and rendering the imperial weapon utterly immobile.

"A Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon [a weapon of immense power, forged at the dawn of creation and containing the essence of primordial unity]."

Witnessing the Seven-Colored Silk suppress the 'Ice Phoenix Sky-Freezing Wheel', Eldrin Chen's heart clenched in surprise. He had not expected Glazed Divine Lord to possess a Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon.

One must understand, the former Divine Lord of Ye Ruins, relying on his Ninefold Heaven [a foundational cultivation achievement representing nine perfected internal realms] foundation and the Primordial Unity Ruins Heaven Sword, had been ranked thirty-seventh on the Vast Azure Immortal Domain's World-Opening Ranking [a prestigious ranking of the most powerful cultivators], surpassing ninety-eight out of every hundred Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators nearing the Earth Immortal realm].

This clearly showed that the vast majority of those with a Dual Primordial Unity Foundation [an exceptionally rare and powerful dual cultivation foundation] might not even possess a single Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon.