Chapter 898. Hunting the Black Dragon

With their spiritual power now greatly enhanced, the group felt their confidence for the upcoming battle surge dramatically.

At this thought, Eldrin smiled and said, "Having obtained the ancient immortal's legacy this time, it is time to deal with that Black Dragon Demon Ancestor."

As his thoughts drifted, Eldrin (Person Name) activated the method recorded in the Yin-Yang Resonance Covenant and immediately began refining this immortal abode.

But just as he was refining the immortal manor, the entire cave abode was swept by surging winds and gathering clouds as the towering mists began to disperse.

Yet within that vast immortal manor, a colossal black dragon that blotted out the skies devoured heaven and earth, swallowing even the boundless Immortal-Bewildering Mist into its belly.

Seeing the Bewitching Immortal Mist being devoured, Eldrin’s expression darkened slightly. Realizing that the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor would inevitably detect it, he spoke at last, “Guard me while I refine the grand formation here.”

As his voice faded, he began to swiftly manipulate the formation.

At the same time, within the vast immortal manor, the Immortal Bewildering Mist rapidly began to dissipate.

The Bewildering Immortal Mist here was formed from a sixth-grade, superior-grade spiritual treasure. Yet, it was suppressed by the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor’s True Dragon Devours the Heavens Art. In an instant, it was devoured by the black dragon like a great whale gulping down water.

No 1 knew how much time had passed before the mists within the celestial abode finally dispersed by more than half. It was then that the Black Dragon finally sensed something amiss, its expression turning frigid as it charged forward with overwhelming fury.

"Stop him!"

Witnessing the black dragon's rampant onslaught, Lyra's expression shifted dramatically. Without hesitation, she summoned the 5-colored divine light to form a defensive barrier, determined to intercept the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor.

Qing Ji, Lila (Person Name), Yan Zi Ji and the others immediately activated their various spiritual treasures, sending them soaring through the sky to suppress the depths of the void.

"Overestimating your own abilities!"

From a distance, several figures stood blocking the way. The black dragon let out a cold sneer and immediately summoned an Inverse Scale Sword to suppress them.

This black dragon possessed cultivation at the Primordial Spirit, Perfection Stage (Cultivation Realm), wielding power that could shake the heavens. The same superior-grade pure yang spirit treasure unleashed far greater might in his grasp than what Lila (Person Name) and Seiki could ever hope to achieve.

A single Scale-Reversing Sword alone was enough to force the Qingxu Vase and the Ice Soul Immortal Ribbon into constant retreat, utterly incapable of withstanding the black dragon’s power.

Lyra, with her profound mana nearing the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage, summoned the 5-Colored Divine Radiance to intercept the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor, suppressing the supreme-grade Pure Yang spiritual treasure, the Heavenly Demon Pagoda, in his grasp.

But that was all it was—hardly enough to stand against the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor.

But the Black Dragon Demonic Ancestor let out a furious roar, his vertical pupils erupting with dazzling divine light as he unleashed a devastating strike toward the crowd.

"Beware, it's the Annihilating Divine Light."

Lyra's face paled dramatically as she immediately summoned all her spiritual treasures and divine abilities to block, desperately trying to intercept this strike.

Yet this Annihilating Light was the Black Dragon’s innate divine ability, a power unparalleled in this world—1 that even Eldrin (Person Name) could scarcely withstand.

At the critical moment, the Heaven-Sundering Twin Swords activated autonomously to protect their master, transforming into dazzling streams of light that shot forth to intercept the Black Dragon Ancestor's strike.

"I absolutely cannot let him succeed!"

Seeing Eldrin refining the formation at an increasingly rapid pace, the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor’s expression shifted dramatically.

Without another thought, he immediately channeled his energy into a black-gold spear and hurled it toward the mountain-protecting array.

This black-gold spear was forged from the scales shed by the black dragon over tens of thousands of years, fused with sixth-rank, superior-grade Pure Sun Treasure Gold. Its power ranks among the finest even among sixth-rank, superior-grade spiritual treasures.

At this moment, the spear pierced through the void with unstoppable force, causing Lyra's expression to shift repeatedly as she felt uncertain about withstanding this strike.

Just as Eldrin was about to abandon refining the formation, a thunderous roar suddenly echoed from the depths of the void.

But then, a resplendent immortal furnace came soaring through the air, striking directly toward the black dragon, and with immense force, it intercepted and blocked that spear.

"Refine the treasure without worry, we shall aid you!"

The newcomers were none other than Dorian and the Ice Glaze Ancestral Demon. The moment they appeared, they launched their assault against the Black Dragon, intercepting the overwhelming aura of the Black Dragon Ancestral Demon.

Seeing this, the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor's face immediately turned cold.

He cast his gaze deep into the void, intending to rally the others for support, only to find the cave abode had already descended into a chaotic melee.

The Demon-Subduing Monk confronted the Blood Demon Patriarch, while the Glazed Palace of the Southern Sea intercepted the Black Lotus Demon Seed. The remaining horde of demonic cultivators were likewise halted by the human forces, plunging into a grueling battle.

"I shall slay him without fail!"

Seeing that the reinforcements would not arrive in time, the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor was truly enraged.

He unleashed his divine might, sweeping through all foes with the various spiritual treasures in his grasp. Alone, he forced the crowd into relentless retreat, his momentum blazing with the intent to slay Eldrin (Person Name).

这黑龙妖祖实力太过骇人，其数万年底蕴积累下来，手中仅仅上品纯阳灵宝边有四尊。

These 4 treasures were the Scale-Reversing Sword, the Black Dragon Spear, the Heavenly Demon Pagoda, and the Immortal-Suppressing Seal. Among them, the Scale-Reversing Sword and the Black Dragon Spear were dedicated to slaughter and conquest, the Heavenly Demon Pagoda was a supreme defensive treasure, and the Immortal-Suppressing Seal could also subdue countless foes.

The Black Dragon Demonic Ancestor wielded 4 spiritual treasures and possessed 3 innate supernatural abilities, making him a top-tier expert even among those at the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm). His combat prowess was equivalent to at least 3 or 4 cultivators of the same realm combined.

Fortunately, the Black Dragon had only recovered half of its injuries, making it difficult to sustain peak combat prowess for extended periods. Additionally, its innate divine ability—Heaven-Devouring True Dragon Art—had suppressed the Immortal-Bewildering Mist, rendering its current combat strength far from its zenith.

Everyone knew that although the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor possessed formidable power, unleashing such combat prowess while injured would likely result in either his demise or severe backlash after this battle. Even if he survived, it would require a millennium of recuperation to recover.

With this thought, everyone desperately urged their various treasures to resist, striving to stall the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor. Only after Eldrin fully refined the cave abode would there be any possibility of slaying the ancient dragon in this battle.

"Slash!"

Realizing the situation had taken a dire turn, the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor understood the gravity immediately. Even at the cost of sustaining severe injuries, he abandoned all defense and launched a relentless assault, determined to interrupt Eldrin’s process of refining the immortal manor.

Yet he was no longer at his peak. Despite his fierce assault, all efforts proved futile.

"It's done!"

Moments later, Eldrin finally managed to refine the formation within the cave abode, visibly letting out a sigh of relief. Without the slightest delay, he immediately activated the cave’s formation mechanism, setting in motion the ancient immortal manor’s Mountain Protection Array.

As he channeled his power, streams of light shot across the void, transforming into overwhelming formation patterns that crashed down, intent on completely suppressing the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor upon this very ground.

"Damn it!"

Sensing that the cave abode had been refined, the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor immediately felt the urge to retreat.

Yet the void here was sealed by the immortal manor, and despite the black dragon's overwhelming power, it could not tear through the void to escape.

With no other choice, he could only summon his vast, heaven-shaking magic power. Relying on his formidable physical body, he charged forward recklessly, determined to fight his way out of the encirclement.

"A cornered beast will still fight."

While activating the formation, Eldrin simultaneously summoned the Great 5 Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder for attack, his expression turning incomparably grave.

This Black Dragon Demon Ancestor was a peak ninth-level Nascent Soul powerhouse, ranking among the 10 strongest Nascent Souls in the Violet Realm, second only to the Demigod Ancestor (Cultivation Realm).

Now that the Violet Realm had suffered heavy losses, he had become the realm's foremost combatant in name and reality.

Such a supreme existence was virtually invincible throughout his life. Though currently trapped by them, executing him would prove immensely difficult.

Chapter 1 The biting cold wind howled across the snowy plains, whipping fine ice crystals into a shimmering haze. A lone figure trudged through the knee-deep snow, his worn robes flapping like tattered banners. This was Lin Yan, once the proud young master of the Lin Clan, now reduced to a mere Qi Refinement Stage cultivator clinging to life. "Just a dozen or so more miles," he muttered through chapped lips, his breath forming pale clouds in the frigid air. His gaze fell upon the small, glowing compass in his palm - the last treasure inherited from his family. The needle quivered, pointing unerringly northeast toward the rumored Frostfall Abyss. 3 years had passed since his clan's destruction. 3 years of fleeing, of hiding, of watching his cultivation base crumble from the peak of Foundation Establishment back to the seventh level of Qi Refinement. The venomous curse placed upon him by the Sky Serpent Sect corroded his meridians with each passing day. Suddenly, the compass flared with brilliant light. The snow beneath his feet gave way, plunging him into darkness. When he regained his senses, he found himself in an ancient ice cavern, its walls shimmering with embedded spirit crystals. At the cavern's center stood a stone pedestal, upon which rested a jade slip radiating primordial energy. As his fingers brushed against the smooth jade surface, visions flooded his mind - celestial bodies forming and collapsing, stars dying and being reborn. A profound voice echoed in his consciousness: "I am the Last Starry Sky Sovereign. Those who inherit my legacy shall command the cosmos itself." The Starry Sky Devouring Art - a heaven-defying cultivation method that could absorb spiritual energy from the very stars! According to the jade slip, this art comprised 9 tiers. The first tier alone would allow a cultivator to absorb stellar essence 10 times faster than conventional techniques. Lin Yan's hands trembled as he comprehended the magnitude of his discovery. With this art, he could not only cleanse his curse but ascend to heights unimaginable. He immediately sat in meditation, following the esoteric pathways described in the jade. Hours passed like moments. When he opened his eyes, specks of starlight danced within his pupils. The corrosive curse that had plagued him for 3 years had vanished completely. His cultivation had stabilized at the seventh level of Qi Refinement, with his spiritual power purified to crystalline clarity. He discovered a spatial ring beside the pedestal containing 32,000 spirit stones, over a 100 various elixirs, and a magnificent sword radiating fiery energy - the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure). "Sky Serpent Sect," Lin Yan whispered, his voice now steady and cold as the eternal ice surrounding him. "Just you wait. I, Lin Yan, will return." Starlight coalesced around his fist as he made this vow. The game had just begun.