Chapter 875 : A Demon's Grudge and a Clan's Return

Yet, in the span of a single breath, he drew a deep inhalation, his gaze sweeping towards the depths of the Eastern Sovereign Mountain Range and the Far North Icy Plains. Then, with a forceful effort, he suppressed that burgeoning intent to kill.

"Let it be,"

Black Dragon Demon Ancestor murmured to himself, saying no more.

Deep within, he understood all too clearly. The waters of the Purple Seal Realm ran perilously deep. With his current level of cultivation, rashly stepping forward might indeed sate his hatred, but it would likely also trigger his Tribulation [the heavenly trial that cultivators must face to advance to higher realms].

Moreover, if the Purple Seal Realm were to exhaust itself through internal strife, the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon would surely welcome it with open arms. This ran counter to his original plan: to let the Human Race and the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon wear each other down, thereby creating an opportunity for him to seize the chance for ascension to immortality.

Even so, a simmering resentment still burned within Black Dragon Demon Ancestor. "Once I break through to the Demigod Realm and subdue that Ghost Dragon, perhaps then I will find the key to immortality," he thought darkly.

"And when that time comes, That upstart Eldrin must not be allowed to live."

"..."

After obtaining the Supple Wood Divine Water [a divine water imbued with the essence of supple wood, vital for certain cultivation arts], Eldrin Chen departed from the Sea of the Dead and set his course for the Eastern Region Great Wasteland. Before long, he arrived back at his clan's stronghold.

Seeing his return, Exquisite Jiang could not help but ask immediately, "How did it go?" Official source: https://audio-novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

"It went rather smoothly," he replied.

Eldrin Chen spoke with a calm tone, then proceeded to brief the others on the situation.

After listening, Verdant Consort's expression grew slightly somber. "If that's the case," she said, "doesn't that mean we have thoroughly offended the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor?"

"We were already adversaries; there is no question of offending him 'thoroughly' or not," Exquisite Jiang shook her head, her demeanor remarkably composed. "Rest assured, we are no longer what we once were. The Black Dragon Demon Ancestor will not act rashly."

Hearing this, the others nodded in agreement.

Now that they had all broken through to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the spiritual core stage of cultivation], their power was incomparable to their former selves.

Although the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor possessed formidable strength, he lacked a Spiritual Treasure [a supreme-grade enchanted artifact] capable of sealing the void. At best, he could only slaughter the low-ranking cultivators and mortals of the Chen Clan, finding it difficult to inflict fatal casualties upon the several Primordial Spirit Path Lord [cultivators at the Primordial Spirit stage].

While such an act might satisfy his vengeance, it would also irrevocably brand him a public enemy of the entire Purple Seal Realm Human Race. Leaving roots unextinguished invites endless future calamity. As Eldrin Chen and the others grew more powerful with time, this blood debt would likely become a fatal tribulation for the demon ancestor.

The Black Dragon Demon Ancestor was not so foolish. He would naturally refrain from such a profitless endeavor, for it did not align with his interests.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen smiled and said, "Having obtained the Supple Wood Divine Water [a divine-grade spiritual liquid embodying the essence of supple wood], I can now begin refining the pill according to my formula."

"Now that time is of the essence, I intend to refine the Precious Pill [a rare and potent elixir] to lend a hand to Senior Horizon Pavilion."

"Very well," Exquisite Jiang nodded and spoke, "You should enter seclusion to refine the pill immediately. We shall stand guard for you."

"..."

After obtaining the Supple Wood Divine Water [a divine liquid brimming with the essence of supple wood], Eldrin Chen set about refining the Precious Pill.

For this batch of Precious Pill, the primary ingredients used by Eldrin Chen were the exceedingly precious Supple Wood Divine Water and the exceptionally rare Sixth Rank Lotus Root [a lotus root of the sixth cultivation rank].

As this was his first attempt at refining a high-grade pill formula of his own creation, he harbored no absolute certainty of success. He could only proceed with utmost caution, pouring his entire focus into the alchemical process.

He toiled diligently for a full thirteen years before finally succeeding in refining this furnace of Precious Pill.

"It is done."

A smile graced Eldrin Chen's lips as he watched three Precious Pill fly forth from the Rising Sun God Furnace [a divine furnace for alchemy].

This furnace of Precious Pill, refined by condensing the essence of the Creation Verdant Lotus Root [a primordial verdant lotus root] and the Supple Wood Divine Water, possessed the power to dissolve Demonic Path [a cultivation path associated with demonic energies] curse seals within a cultivator's body, protecting both their spiritual soul and physical form. Even among Sixth Rank Low-Grade [the lowest grade of the sixth cultivation rank] Precious Pill, it could be considered a supreme treasure.

After successfully refining the Precious Pill [a supreme-grade elixir capable of mending profound injuries and extending one's lifespan], Eldrin Chen was filled with immense joy. Without lingering any longer in the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a perilous region of eternal, scorching flames], he immediately set off for the Eastern Sea Cultivation World.

With his current level of cultivation Creation [the Creation Realm, a profound stage of power where one can shape reality from primal chaos], and aided by the Polarity Void Mirror [a supreme spatial artifact that manipulates the fabric of space], he traveled using his Void Escape [a supreme movement technique that allows one to traverse vast distances by phasing through the void]. His speed was, naturally, astonishingly swift.

He traversed the boundless void, and before long, he arrived at the Horizon Pavilion Holy Land.

At this moment, the Master of the Horizon Pavilion was in seclusion, healing his wounds. Upon hearing that Eldrin Chen had come in person seeking an audience, he still made a special effort to invite him into his personal grotto-abode.

"You come to me now, your face radiant with glory. Could it be you bring news of great fortune?"

Within the grotto-abode, the Master of the Horizon Pavilion's complexion was deathly pale, yet upon seeing Eldrin Chen, he managed a faint smile as he asked. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio-novel.com.

Eldrin Chen studied the Master of the Horizon Pavilion carefully. He saw that the man's face was now webbed with purplish-red veins, a clear sign that the Violet Blood Immortal-Breaking Curse [a vile, soul-corrupting curse that erodes one's cultivation foundation and life force] had penetrated deep into his marrow and was even beginning to encroach upon his very soul.

This sight caused Eldrin Chen's heart to clench with a pang of sorrow, and a look of profound grief flickered across his face.

In the past, Eldrin Chen had predicted that the Master of the Horizon Pavilion, facing this Violet Blood Immortal-Breaking Curse, could only hold on for three hundred years before succumbing.

However, this did not mean the curse lay dormant after invading a cultivator's body, only to claim its victim after three centuries. Rather, it meant the Master of the Horizon Pavilion himself could only endure its ravages for that long.

This Violet Blood Immortal-Breaking Curse [a supremely vile and potent curse] is utterly malicious. From the very moment it struck Master of the Horizon Pavilion, it began to ceaselessly torment him, seeking to utterly steal away his life.

Fortunately, Master of the Horizon Pavilion possesses profound cultivation. Relying on his cultivation base that has reached the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier [the ninth and highest tier of the Primordial Spirit realm], he can barely resist this Violet Blood Immortal-Breaking Curse. Yet, this is merely a slow march towards Death.

When, after three hundred years, the Violet Blood Immortal-Breaking Curse completely covers his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], it will be beyond the aid of any medicine or even an Immortal. Only a supreme treasure like the Polarity Immortal Water [a legendary water of purest yang and yin energies] could restore his injuries.

Moreover, that Violet Blood Immortal-Breaking Curse is like a maggot gnawing at bone, constantly invading Master of the Horizon Pavilion's physical body. Daily, it erodes his Primordial Solar True Blood [the purest, most potent lifeblood essence of a solar-aligned cultivator]. The utterly evil curse seal brings unbearable agony every single moment, tormenting Master of the Horizon Pavilion day and night.

An ordinary person would have long been unable to endure such torment, driven to end their own life.

Yet, Master of the Horizon Pavilion possesses a Dao heart [cultivator's heart/mind] of unshakable firmness. To uphold the heavens for the Human Race, he willingly endures this excruciating pain to deter demons and monsters.

Beyond the agony, every time Master of the Horizon Pavilion makes a move, the power suppressing the Violet Blood Immortal-Breaking Curse becomes insufficient, further hastening the arrival of his demise.

By now, Master of the Horizon Pavilion can only persist through sheer force of will. Every action he takes is a gamble with his very life.

Thinking of the suffering Master of the Horizon Pavilion has endured all these years, Eldrin Chen felt a suffocating tightness in his heart.

He did not speak excessively. Instead, he produced a Precious Pill [a high-grade elixir of exceptional rarity and power] and said, "This pill is named the Verdant Lotus Curse-Dissolving Pill. It is a Precious Pill I created specifically based on your injury, Senior."

"Senior, quickly take this pill. It should be able to suppress the affliction for now, perhaps offering a chance to reforge your physical body [to rebuild and strengthen one's corporeal form through profound cultivation arts]."

"Oh?"

Master of the Horizon Pavilion accepted the Precious Pill [a rare and potent elixir of exceptional grade] without further words. At this moment, every utterance cost him a wave of excruciating pain.

After briefly sensing the medicinal potency of the Precious Pill, Master of the Horizon Pavilion swallowed it and began to work on dissolving the injuries within his body.

A moment later, he opened his eyes and spoke with evident relief, "Although this pill cannot completely neutralize the Violet Blood Immortal-Breaking Curse [a sinister curse that corrodes the foundation of an immortal's cultivation], once its medicinal properties are fully refined, it will have dissolved nearly half of the curse's power."

"Indeed." Eldrin Chen nodded, then added, "It is a pity that the remaining portion of the Violet Blood Immortal-Breaking Curse has developed a resistance to this Precious Pill. Taking more would be futile."

"A death-strike delivered by a Primordial Spirit 9th Tier [the ninth and highest stage of the Primordial Spirit realm] cultivator is not so easily dispelled entirely."

Master of the Horizon Pavilion offered a faint smile. "Fortunately, after taking this pill, I can now suppress the Violet Blood Immortal-Breaking Curse enough to fight at full strength. I also have the confidence to abandon this ruined body and begin cultivation anew."

"Now that no Outer Realm Heavenly Demon [powerful demons originating from realms beyond this world] of the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier have emerged from seclusion, we must seize any opportunity to try and turn the tide of this war." Read, share, and discuss at audio-novel dot com.