Eternal Tale

Chapter 335: The Third Mountain-Splitting Axe Emerges!

Meanwhile, at the Hanging Sea Region, the Four Immortal Mountains towered above.

Immortal light cascaded, shrouding the land in thick mist. Yet today, murderous intent pierced the heavens, scattering the immortal glow and revealing the true, majestic visage of the mountains.

The elders of each Immortal Mountain wore grave expressions as they conducted an ancestral rite.

“Honored ancestors, as cultivators, we must defend our lands and carve a path for future generations. It is our duty—one we cannot shirk!”

“Ancient tribes, stand forward!”

“Here!”

“Here!”

“Here!”

A thunderous roar echoed as members of the ancient bloodlines knelt on one knee, their eyes blazing with uncontrollable fervor. The four towering Immortal Mountains quaked as they paid homage to the spirits of their forebears.

A resounding decree emanated from the four peaks. “Open the Celestial Gate! Battle the Corrupted Beings!”

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

The ground beneath the mountains trembled. The Inverted Seas began to churn, massive whirlpools forming colossal water spouts that shot into the heavens, creating a magnificent yet terrifying sight.

“Fellow cultivators, set sail, carve the path forward, and fight!”

A thunderous roar shattered the skies above the Inverted Seas. Terrifying waves of magical power dispersed the mists, revealing countless warships mobilizing. This was an operation a hundred, no, a thousand times grander than the last celestial crossing millennia ago.

The Celestial Gate shuddered, the Celestial River roared, and an oppressive atmosphere blanketed the rearward endless darkness.

Along the riverbanks, stretching for ten thousand miles, stood an imposing stronghold. Ten statues loomed over the land, their gazes solemn and far-reaching, embodying hope for the realm.

Hum! Hum! Hum!

Countless warships glided over the celestial river. The trembling heavens were deafening. Tens of thousands of graves seemed to watch in solemn silence, the Celestial River howling in response.

Every patch of land was packed with soldiers. Their roars shook the heavens, their blood boiling, their qi surging.

Military camps stretched for tens of thousands of miles, the eyes of every soldier and cultivator locked on the command tent, their chests rising and falling with anticipation.

They awaited only the War Marshal’s order!

“Open the gates! Charge forward through the Celestial River to the battlefield!”

Bai Li Zhonghu rose into the air, his voice carrying across the vast expanse. “Fellow cultivators, fight to the death!”

His fierce gaze pierced space, locking onto the opposing Corrupted Beings’ vast army. “Corrupted Beings, to war!”

“Kill!”

“Kill!”

Roar!

...

The winds howled, and all forces boarded their warships, clutching god-slaying artifacts and prepared to face death. Even their wills were ready, with letters to loved ones already penned.

War drums thundered, their deafening rhythm spreading from all directions like a rolling tempest.

Even ancient war horns sounded from afar as reinforcements from the realm’s cultivator armies began to arrive in waves.

Suddenly.

A deafening roar of water came from behind. The vast Celestial River surged forward like a tsunami, its mighty torrents brimming with vitality as it charged toward the Black Earth.

At the forefront stood Bai Li Zhonghu, leading the charge. Warships rode steadily atop the Celestial River, advancing toward the Corrupted Beings.

The Black Soil exuded an overwhelming aura of hatred. Millions of Corrupted Beings howled and roared in excitement, their legions already assembled.

“Mortals dare to wage war against us? Such audacity!”

“Insolence... it’s the Celestial River”

“Ridiculous! Slaughter these beings!”

...

In the blink of an eye, Nascent Soul-level Corrupted Beings charged into the battlefield, black mountains rising from the earth to block the unstoppable force of the Celestial River.

The war cries filled the skies as countless figures emerged from the river, charging at the Corrupted Beings. The battlefield spanned as far as the eye could see. This was a fight with no retreat!

For a moment, the sky was filled with flashes of swords and sabers. Blood—both crimson and corrupted—painted the heavens. The radiant glow of qi illuminated every corner of the battlefield.

Array formations of unimaginable power roared, filling the skies with violent winds, lightning, and fire. The earth trembled as dragons of the land roared and twisted beneath.

Wind blades, hail, and raging flames tore through the air, wreaking havoc everywhere. The scene resembled the end of days.

Every inch of land was soaked in blood and littered with bodies. The rear of the battlefield saw the Corrupted Beings growing in numbers, while the Celestial River continued delivering waves of cultivators to reinforce the front lines.

...

In the rear of the battlefield, a massive warship carved through the chaos. Mountains crumbled into ruins, and corrupted blood painted the skies.

Chen Xun and Brother Ox had donned their bandit disguises, relentlessly targeting key points of the Corrupted Beings’ territory, alleviating pressure on the front lines.

Nascent Soul and Deity Transformation-level Corrupted Beings—each one they killed was a permanent loss for the enemy. Although the Corrupted Beings spawned endlessly, maturing to their peak took time.

Particularly their black mountains, which were irreplaceable. Chen Xun and his companions reduced them to resources for divine artifacts, stripping their dark ley lines and severing the enemy’s roots.

Xiao Chi clung to his elder brother, panting heavily.

They had tried attacking underground, but the terrain closed too quickly. The deep layers were dense, and the warship’s destruction rate couldn’t match the Black Earth’s restoration speed.

“Brother Xun!”

“Speak!”

“The only option is that gray-blue terrain above the Black Earth. I’ve observed it closely; it’s unlike the rest of this land!”

“Xiao Chi, good eyes!”

Chen Xun’s voice boomed as he kept his gaze fixed forward. “Corrupted Beings, your reckoning has arrived!”

“Moo!” Brother Ox bellowed. A massive black coffin stood tall as he roared, “Your Ox Ancestor is here too!”

Xiao Chi broke into a cold sweat, his smile wry. While his two elder brothers fought fiercely, he quietly observed his surroundings, doing what little he could to assist.

The Corrupted Beings on the ground trembled in fear. These invaders seemed truly immortal, their lifespans unseverable and indomitable!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Three enormous mountains appeared on the horizon. Three humanoid Corrupted Beings exuded terrifying waves of qi, rushing toward their location.

They had received word. The intruders who had once trespassed into the ancestral domain had returned. Today, they would fall!

“Bold! It’s you again, thieves!”

“Relying on teleportation arrays? Heh, this time, there’s no escape.”

“We’ve sealed this space. This ends here.”

Three icy voices echoed through the void. These mortals were on the Corrupted Beings’ most-wanted list. Their presence alone warranted universal notice.

Hum—

The massive warship came to a halt in mid-air. Chen Xun and Brother Ox’s eyes turned serious. Three late-stage Deity Transformation-level Corrupted Beings—formidable indeed.

It seemed the enemy had grown wiser, no longer sending lower-level Corrupted Beings to their deaths.

Chen Xun stepped forward, glancing sideways at Brother Ox. “Old Ox, three hundred miles to the left. Two more late-stage Deity Transformation-level Corrupted Beings are closing in. They’re yours.”

“Moo~” Brother Ox exhaled heavily, the black coffin behind him creaking open. Dense, deathly energy poured out, so thick it felt almost solid.

Even the Corrupted Beings and Xiao Chi twitched. A chilling sense of doom seeped into their bones, making them shiver uncontrollably.

Cold sweat drenched Xiao Chi. Why did it seem like Brother Ox’s artifact was even more terrifying than Brother Xun’s?

“Moo!!”

Brother Ox roared, the five-element formation banners bursting from his primordial spirit. He transformed into a streak of black light, racing toward the left to intercept the two incoming foes.

Chen Xun wielded two Mountain-Splitting Axes, his hair turning silver and his eyes crackling with lightning. His demeanor grew cold and merciless.

A palpable sense of terror filled the air, darkening the battlefield. The three Corrupted Beings exchanged uneasy glances, instinctively retreating half a step.

Behind Chen Xun, a third Mountain-Splitting Axe materialized, radiating an aura of boundless death. The energy wasn’t spreading outward but condensing inward!

The third Mountain-Splitting Axe was here!

“Though the three of you are strong, dying under my third Mountain-Splitting Axe should leave no regrets...”