Chapter 352 : Supreme Treasures and the Crimson Titan

Perhaps this did not inflict significant damage upon Crimson Flame True Lord, yet it caused the entity to feel genuine, searing pain.

This seemed to enrage it. Crimson flames [a manifestation of its fiery power] surged and boiled upon its colossal arm, an endless torrent of infernal force that scorched the Heavenly Vault [the celestial dome of the sky], as if seeking to overturn heaven and earth itself.

"BOOM—"

Just as the expressions of the assembled cultivators shifted drastically, and they prepared to flee for their lives, the Formation [a complex array of magical energy used for defense, attack, or sealing] within the secret realm finally reacted.

Eldrin Chen saw it then. From the heights of the Heavenly Vault, a crimson, broken wheel erupted with boundless Demon-Subduing Divine Light [a sacred radiance specifically potent against demonic entities]. It shot forth and pierced directly into the skull of the Crimson Flame True Lord, eliciting a world-shaking, agonized shriek from the titan.

Immediately after, a second treasure wheel, this one of a pale azure hue, descended with crushing force, pressing the Crimson Flame True Lord down and suppressing it once more.

"Two Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure [artifacts of the highest order, forged to suppress and vanquish demonic beings]," Eldrin Chen murmured, his pupils contracting slightly.

The Exquisite Jiang beside him also wore a grave expression. After a long moment of contemplation, she spoke thoughtfully, "These two Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure have likely been locked in a stalemate with this Crimson Flame True Lord for millennia."

"To suppress a being as formidable as a Crimson Flame True Lord... it is no wonder the Formation eventually began to fail."

All of them felt a profound shock in their hearts, and a sense of relief washed over them at having narrowly escaped with their lives from this venture. For the best reading experience, visit audio - novel . com.

Eldrin Chen also let out a sigh of relief, yet a moment later, his expression turned grave. "The commotion here was immense. The Celestial Star Child will likely be able to sense it."

"Then we won't hide any longer."

Exquisite Jiang took a deep breath and looked at the nearby Formation [a structured arrangement of power used for defense or attack]. "With this Formation, it's almost as if we've gained the combat power of one or two additional Golden Core Perfection [the peak stage of the Golden Core cultivation realm] cultivators."

"Coupled with our own considerable strength, it's better to make a stand here and fight him than to let him keep hunting us down."

Hearing her reasoning, Eldrin Chen also felt the plan was sound. He decisively took out a batch of Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy] to restore the Formation to its peak condition.

After completing this task, everyone began to recover their spiritual energy [the vital energy used by cultivators], preparing for the optimal moment to strike.

After waiting for about one and a half Shichen-time [one Shichen-time equals two hours], a streak of light shot across the distant sky. A furious roar echoed long before its source arrived.

"How dare you, Lord of the Heavenly Ruins Alliance! How dare you, Chu Nation Sword Immortal!"

"You dare interfere with someone I have set my sights upon? Today, you shall all remain here forever!"

In his towering rage, Celestial Star Child unleashed his full power, summoning forth a resplendent Ancient Bell and hurling it with devastating force.

Recluse of Elegant Verse's expression sharpened with alarm. "Beware!" he cried out urgently. "That is the Six-Soul Bell [a sinister bell that traps and refines the souls of its victims]!"

The Six-Soul Bell was one of Celestial Star Child's Lifebound Magical Treasure [a magical treasure intimately connected to its owner's life force and cultivation]. Legends spoke of a mighty Immortal Treasure [a treasure of immortal grade] within the Immortal Realm that bore the same name.

Naturally, Celestial Star Child had no access to the true forging method of that immortal artifact. However, he had slain six Golden Core Cultivator [cultivators who have condensed a Golden Core, the third major realm] with this bell and refined their Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] into its form.

With six Golden Core souls imprisoned within, the Six-Soul Bell had transformed into a tyrannical evil treasure. Its power had surpassed the Fourth Rank Superior Grade [the highest grade of Fourth-Rank treasures] and approached the level of a quasi Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure [a treasure on the verge of the Fifth Rank, capable of subduing demons].

While the title of quasi Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure was largely flattery, when fueled by Celestial Star Child's False Infant Soul Realm [a pseudo-realm between Golden Core and true Infant Soul] cultivation, it was potent enough to suppress an ordinary Golden Core Late Stage cultivator.

The fact that this fiend led with such a powerful magical treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators] revealed both the depth of his fury and the seriousness with which he regarded his opponents.

"Stay vigilant!" Eldrin Chen shouted.

He immediately activated his defensive Formation [a structured arrangement of energy for defense or attack] and summoned the Purple-Gold Glazed Armor to intercept the formidable assault.

Seeing his Six-Soul Bell blocked, a cold glint flashed in Celestial Star Child's eyes. Without hesitation, he summoned his second Lifebound Magical Treasure—Astral Furnace [a furnace that harnesses the power of the stars].

The Astral Furnace [a legendary artifact] was forged from Stellar Fragment [meteoric ore] found in the Nine Heavens [the highest celestial realms]. Its material grade reached the Fifth Rank [a pinnacle tier of quality], and it was the famed magical treasure [enchanted artifact] of the Celestial Star Child [a powerful cultivator title].

The Astral Furnace shone with a deep azure light, resembling a brilliant Stellar [celestial] body crashing down. With a thunderous clang, it struck the world, causing the very heavens and earth to tremble violently.

Faced with such an assault, even the Formation [defensive array] jointly erected by the group could not withstand many such blows. Exquisite Jiang had no choice but to intervene, summoning forth the Heavenly Ruins Immortal-Slaying Sword [a divine blade].

Although the Heavenly Ruins Immortal-Slaying Sword possessed formidable power, it alone was insufficient to contend with the Astral Furnace. Reluctantly, Exquisite Jiang also summoned the Cauldron of the Eight Desolations and Six Harmonies [a mighty cauldron artifact]. Only by combining its force with the Heavenly Ruins Immortal-Slaying Sword could they barely hold back the Astral Furnace.

Seeing his two Lifebound Magical Treasure [artifacts bonded to one's life force] being blocked, a cold glint flashed in the eyes of the Celestial Star Child. To everyone's shock, he summoned a third Lifebound Magical Treasure.

This treasure was an Ancient Bronze Shield [a shield of archaic bronze]. With a resonant *clang*, it erupted in dazzling radiance and descended through the air to press down upon them.

He was actually using a defensive magical treasure as an offensive weapon, hurling it down from the sky. This shield, forged from high-grade ancient metal, possessed a weight akin to countless mountains. If it truly landed, even their Formation might not withstand the impact. Your portal to cultivation novels: audio . novel . com.

With no other option, Eldrin Chen unleashed his full power. First, he deployed the Magnetic Treasure Mirror [a mystical mirror technique] to hinder the shield, then summoned the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords [a pair of divine swords] to engage it in a fierce dance of blades.

"How vexing," the Celestial Star Child muttered.

Seeing that his three Lifebound Magical Treasure could not subdue the trio, the Celestial Star Child acted again. He summoned several Fourth Rank Superior Grade [a high-tier grade] magical treasure and unleashed a series of powerful Divine Ability [supernatural techniques], determined to shatter their defenses and achieve victory.

Eldrin Chen's pupils contracted slightly. Such a torrential assault could overwhelm even two or three cultivators at the Golden Core Perfection stage.

Although their own strength was considerable, without the aid of a Formation [a structured arrangement that channels and amplifies power], they likely could not withstand Celestial Star Child.

Fortunately, bolstered by the Formation, they joined forces to channel its power, amplifying the might of the Crimson-Gold Glazed Armor to its zenith before unleashing Golden Light Glazed Fire [a divine flame of golden radiance] to incinerate the onslaught.

After consecutively unleashing six bursts of Golden Light Glazed Fire, the several Fourth Rank Superior Grade Magical Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts] wielded by Celestial Star Child could no longer hold, their potency largely depleted.

By this point in the battle, though fury still burned within him, Celestial Star Child began to entertain thoughts of retreat.

Activating his Lifebound Magical Treasure [a treasure fused with one's life essence] was not overly taxing, but the repeated deployment of Divine Ability [supreme supernatural techniques] and Fourth Rank Superior Grade Magical Treasure had drained his spiritual energy reserves significantly.

If this fight severely damaged his vital essence, his future chances of successfully breaking through to the Infant Soul [the nascent soul stage] would be greatly diminished.

"This husband and wife, Exquisite Jiang and her partner, possess Extraordinary strength," he thought grimly. "And they have yet to employ their Great God Ability [a supreme divine technique].

"Even if I exhaust all my means to shatter this Formation, securing their demise is far from certain."

"Should they then unleash their Great God Ability, I would at best suffer grave damage to my vital essence, and at worst... a crippling blow that could sever my Path [the Dao, one's fundamental cultivation journey] entirely."

With this thought, Celestial Star Child wisely chose to retreat for the moment.

His gaze turned slightly icy, laced with a hint of killing intent as he spoke, "Well done, Alliance Leader Tianhao, well done, Chu Nation Sword Immortal. Today, this old man has truly witnessed the methods of you both."

"However, I have pressing matters to attend to today. Another day, I shall return to experience your Great God Ability once more."

Celestial Star Child threatened coldly, then transformed into a streak of light and flew away.

Watching Celestial Star Child depart, everyone present let out a sigh of relief.

Eldrin Chen wore a grave expression, his voice heavy as he said, "A False Infant Soul Realm Cultivator is indeed formidable. Such power likely requires the combined effort of five or six Golden Core Late Stage cultivators to contend with."

Exquisite Jiang also looked solemn. Her strength was not inferior to a Golden Core Perfection cultivator, sufficient to hold her own against two or three Golden Core Late Stage opponents. However, Eldrin Chen's power was only at the level of a Golden Core Late Stage cultivator.

If the two of them were to face Celestial Star Child head-on, they would likely only have the ability to defend themselves. Of course, Celestial Star Child also feared Exquisite Jiang's Void Five Tribulations Divine Light and would not risk a life-or-death struggle with them unless absolutely necessary. Find thousands of chapters at audio-novel.com.