Chapter 855 : Forging the Crimson Flame Grand Formation

The Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Shield and the Primordial Heaven Crimson Flame Wheel came next, both being lower-grade Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a powerful type of enchanted artifact]. Among these two treasures, the former was a supreme protective treasure, which Eldrin Chen intended to use for his clansmen to transcend the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a heavenly trial of thunder and lightning].

As for the 'Primordial Heaven Crimson Flame Wheel', it was a Slaughter [a term for offensive or killing-oriented] supreme treasure, capable of releasing the True Flame [a pure, potent form of spiritual fire] known as 'Primordial Heaven Crimson Flame' [primordial heavenly crimson fire], which could incinerate demons and monsters. It was precisely the optimal choice for setting up a Mountain Protection Formation [a defensive array to protect a mountain] within the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a sea of blazing fire].

At this moment, Eldrin Chen took out the Primordial Heaven Crimson Flame Wheel and began the work of arranging the Mountain Protection Formation.

After three months of diligent effort, he finally succeeded in completing the Primordial Heaven Crimson Flame Grand Formation [a grand defensive formation that harnesses primordial crimson flames].

Once the grand formation was established, Eldrin Chen made another trip to the Gu Yuan Mountain Range, intending to use the Demonic Dragon Defying World Halberd [a halberd imbued with the power to defy the world] to set up a Mountain Protection Formation upon Gu Yuan Mountain.

Understanding his purpose, the Sea-Calmer Path Master could not help but ask, "The Demonic Dragon Defying World Halberd is a Slaughter supreme treasure. By using this artifact to establish a grand formation here at Gu Yuan Mountain, do you intend to undergo your tribulation on this very mountain?"

"I haven't decided yet,"

Eldrin Chen shook his head before continuing, "However, Gu Yuan Mountain is a key strategic point within the Three Veins Ancient Domain [an ancient land defined by three spiritual veins], and it serves as one of the crucial defensive barriers for the Eastern Region Great Wasteland [the vast eastern wilderness region]."

"I fear that if the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon [demonic beings from realms beyond this world] launch an assault, Gu Yuan Mountain might be lost."

Hearing this, the Sea-Calmer Path Master was momentarily taken aback and could not resist inquiring further, "Currently, the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon are being held back by the Horizon Pavilion [a powerful sect or organization]. How could they possibly reach the Eastern Region Great Wasteland?" Continue reading this story at site: audio-novel.com.

"This is the latest intelligence concerning the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon." Eldrin Chen shook his head, handing an ancient tome to Exquisite Jiang. "Take a look at this."

Sea-Calmer Path Master accepted the document. After a brief glance, his expression shifted dramatically. "How could this be?"

The reason was that not long ago, after a three-year period of reorganization, the Outer Realm Fiend Race army had begun its assault on the Eastern Sea Cultivation World.

This time, the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon had learned their lesson. They did not launch a direct assault on the Horizon Pavilion. Instead, they dispatched over ten Outer Realm Heavenly Demon to besiege the stronghold.

Following that, these ten-plus Outer Realm Demon God joined forces, leading a vast Fiend Race Army numbering in the hundreds of millions. They boarded their Demonic Ship and swept westward in a relentless campaign.

The strength of this Fiend Race Army was immense. Even the most established Infant Soul Immortal Clan could not withstand their onslaught, facing annihilation in the blink of an eye.

Consequently, within a mere few months, vast swathes of the Eastern Sea Cultivation World had already fallen under their control.

"The recent Demonic Abyss Cataclysm has left every major Immortal Clan severely weakened," Eldrin continued. "Our Purple Seal Realm has withdrawn its forces from across the myriad territories to recuperate and rebuild."

"The power of the Eastern Sea Cultivation World alone is utterly insufficient to resist the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon horde."

Eldrin Chen spoke with a measured tone, concluding with a heavy sigh. "Our losses in the Purple Seal Realm this time have been grievous. It will take centuries, if not a full millennium, of recovery before we can regain our former strength."

"The Outer Realm Fiend Race's current offensive against the Eastern Sea is not merely a struggle for territory. It is also a deliberate attempt to deny us the opportunity to recuperate and rebuild our strength."

"Alas—"

Sea-Calmer Path Master set down the letter and could not help but sigh.

He understood the Outer Realm Fiend Race's intentions all too clearly, yet he felt a sense of powerlessness, as if his will outstripped his capability.

While most of the Primordial Spirit Path Lord [powerful cultivators whose spiritual core has fully formed] within the Purple Seal Realm were unwilling to submit to the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon, the number of Infant Soul [cultivators whose nascent spiritual core has formed] Demonic Cultivator who had sworn allegiance was far from insignificant.

These Demonic Cultivator now sowed chaos across the land. Since the Human Race occupied the greater part of the Purple Seal Realm, they were inevitably forced to divert immense resources and attention to contain the turmoil.

Unless it was a final, decisive battle against the Extraterrestrial Evil Demons, the Path Lord from the Human Race Central Ancestral Domain and other territories were no longer willing to maintain a costly stalemate with the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon in the Eastern Sea.

Without a Primordial Solar Grade [a supreme grade of cultivation artifact] Spatial Spiritual Treasure [a treasure capable of manipulating space], even a Primordial Spirit Late Stage [a cultivator at the late stage of the Primordial Spirit realm] found it exceedingly difficult to permanently slay a Primordial Spirit Heavenly Demon. Prolonging the conflict would only further drain the time needed for recovery in the rear.

Moreover, after successive wars, the Human Race Path Lord had shed too much blood. Continuing to fight would only allow the Black Dragon and other factions of the Demon Race to profit from their exhaustion.

Thus, at this juncture, few Primordial Spirit Path Lord remained in the Eastern Sea. Aside from the handful stationed by the Horizon Pavilion, only the local cultivators of the Eastern Sea itself remained to hold the line.

With this level of strength, attempting to confront the armies of the Outer Realm Fiend Race [demonic beings from beyond this world] and defend the Eastern Sea Cultivation World [the cultivation society of the Eastern Sea region] would be an exceedingly difficult, if not impossible, task.

Contemplating this, the Sea-Calmer Path Master drew a deep breath and asked, "What do you think we should do? Should we dispatch reinforcements?"

"No," Eldrin Chen shook his head, sighing heavily. "The other domains are unwilling to send troops for now. For us to go alone would be nothing but a suicide mission."

"Our forces are already severely depleted. Another large-scale conscription would inevitably leave our rear defenses hollow."

"These past years, the Demonic Cultivator [cultivators who use dark, forbidden arts] have grown increasingly brazen. In the mere decade and a half since the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a great calamity originating from a demonic abyss], they have dared to perform blood sacrifices on dozens of Infant Soul Immortal Clan [clans led by cultivators at the Infant Soul stage]."

"If we allow them to continue these sanguinary rites unchecked, allowing a few Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core realm above Infant Soul] demonic overlords to emerge, I fear the entire Eastern Region Great Wasteland [the vast, sparsely populated eastern continent] will be left desolate, its strength only waning further." Your portal to cultivation novels: audio-novel dot com.

"I suspect the other major territories are facing much the same dilemma."

Speaking to this point, a sense of helpless frustration washed over Eldrin Chen.

He took another steadying breath before continuing, "I have already sent word to the Horizon Pavilion [a major intelligence and coordination organization], instructing the various Immortal Clan [powerful, long-established cultivation clans] to retreat and fortify the few remaining holy lands within the Eastern Sea."

"If those Great Sage [a powerful cultivation realm] territories cannot accommodate them all, they are to withdraw to our Eastern Region Great Wasteland. We need only hold the two defensive lines at the Dragon-Slaying Mountain Range and the Gu Yuan Mountain Range to block the enemy's advance."

"If, after several centuries, our Purple Seal Realm produces more Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] cultivators, and the Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth] stage Primordial Spirit Great Power [a supreme expert at the Primordial Spirit realm] also returns, then we can seize the opportunity to launch a counter-offensive."

"So that's how it is."

Sea-Calmer Path Master nodded, then took a deep breath and said, "It seems the Formation [a mystical array or defensive barrier] of this Gu Yuan Mountain Range is truly extraordinary. In that case, I shall contribute my share as well."

"Take this item for the formation as well."

As he spoke, he withdrew a Golden Treasure Bracelet from his sleeve and handed it to Eldrin Chen.

Gazing at this treasure bracelet, Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback. He couldn't help but ask, "This is your personal protective treasure, Sea-Calmer. Are you truly willing to use it for the formation?"

This treasure was none other than the Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a supreme-grade magical artifact imbued with the power of the primordial sun] known as the 'Vajra Demon-Breaking Bracelet'. Sea-Calmer Path Master had obtained it from within the Heavenly Mountain Ruins [the ruins of a sacred mountain], and it was a supreme treasure of an Ancient Buddhist Sect, its grade reaching the lofty Sixth Rank Mid-Grade [a high tier of power for magical treasures].

During the previous Demonic Abyss Cataclysm, Sea-Calmer Path Master had relied on this very artifact to slay a Primordial Spirit Heavenly Demon [a powerful demonic entity at the Primordial Spirit realm], a testament to its Extraordinary might.

"If Brother Eldrin is willing to part with the Demonic Dragon Defying World Halberd, what significance does my Vajra Demon-Breaking Bracelet hold in comparison?"

Sea-Calmer Path Master shook his head with a smile. "Moreover," he continued, "this Gu Yuan Mountain Range is now the very Path-Field [a cultivator's personal domain or place of cultivation] where I pursue my own cultivation."

"That is true," Eldrin Chen chuckled, taking the Vajra Demon-Breaking Bracelet. "A mid-grade Primordial Solar Demonic Treasure [an artifact forged with demonic power], paired with a mid-grade Primordial Solar Buddhist Treasure [a sacred artifact imbued with Buddhist power]."

"With this pair of Buddhist and Demonic treasures, we can undoubtedly establish a world-shaking grand formation. It should be capable of withstanding even a Primordial Spirit Late Stage [the advanced stage of the Primordial Spirit realm] Heavenly Demon."

Having said that, he immediately set to work on the formation.

Given Eldrin Chen's current mastery and comprehension of Formation [the art of creating magical arrays], the assistance of Sea-Calmer Path Master, and the resources now available to the Three Veins Immortal Alliance, setting up this Mountain Protection Formation [a defensive array to protect a mountain] was a relatively smooth endeavor.

His only limitation was his cultivation level, which was still somewhat lacking. It took him a full three years to finally complete the construction of this grand Formation.

The completed array was named the 'Vajra Demonic Dragon Grand Formation' [the Grand Vajra Demonic Dragon Formation]. This formation reached the impressive grade of Sixth Rank Mid-Grade. It could unleash the Vajra Treasure Bracelet to suppress all demons, or transform into a demonic dragon with peerless Slaughter [slaughtering power], both manifestations possessing the might of a Primordial Spirit Late Stage cultivator.

With this task finished, Eldrin Chen wasted no time and immediately returned to Ji Continent.

Seeing that Exquisite Jiang and the others had emerged from their secluded cultivation, he said with a smile:

"Now that your injuries have healed and Old Granduncle has accumulated sufficient foundation, it is time to begin the breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the Primordial Spirit]." This chapter appears courtesy of audio-novel[dot]com.