Chapter 893 : The Ancient Ruins Emerge

"Moreover, I have yet to break through to the Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage [the middle stage of the spiritual core cultivation realm]. That Black Dragon is proud and arrogant; it may not truly fear us."

"That is also true." Old Granduncle nodded after listening, then spoke with grave seriousness: "Since we are to take action, we must summon all the Primordial Spirit [spiritual core] cultivators to ensure a decisive and complete victory."

"I understand."

Eldrin Chen nodded. After a moment of contemplation, he personally wrote letters and had them delivered to the various Human Race Dao Lord [a title for a supreme master of the Dao].

Time flowed on, and more than ten years passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, from the depths of the Western Pole Eternal Sands Domain, a dazzling and profoundly mysterious divine light illuminated heaven and earth. Within it, the Five Accumulations Rosy Glow [a divine ability manifesting as auspicious rosy light from five accumulations] radiated across thousands of Li-lengths of mountains and rivers.

Unlike the Heavenly Mountain Ruins of years past, this ancient site's emergence was not concealed at great cost by any Nascent Soul Immortal Clan. Its splendor was incomparably grand, and news of it spread throughout the Purple Realm in an extremely short time.

The three races—Human, Demonic Monsters, and others—had also deduced its impending arrival long ago and had been preparing in secret for some time.

"The ancient site has emerged."

Within the Western Pole Eternal Sands Domain, upon a stretch of ethereal void, Eldrin Chen stood shoulder to shoulder with several other human powerhouses. Gazing at the distant ruins, a slight frown creased his brow. This chapter appears courtesy of audio novel.com.

For this endeavor, Eldrin Chen had prepared for many years. Accompanying him were not only his three Dao companions—Lyra Jiang, Lila, and Verdant Consort—but also several close allies, including Yvonne the Violet Consort, Nyssa Qu, and Maris the Sea Steader.

Furthermore, from the Eastern Wilderness, figures such as Haoyuan the Dao Lord, Violet Firmament Dao Lord, and Mizar, the Star Lord had also arrived at this place.

From the other major territories of the Human Race, over ten Nascent Soul Dao Lord [powerhouses at the Nascent Soul realm who have comprehended their own Dao] had gathered in total.

Those at the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [the advanced stage of the Nascent Soul realm]—the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk, the Glazed Palace Master, and the Frost Glaze Demon Progenitor—had all come as well.

The Demon Race had not remained idle either. Eldrin Chen sensed at least a dozen Nascent Soul Demonic Cultivator lurking in the shadows, including the Black Lotus Demon Embryo and the Blood Demon Ancient Ancestor.

"That Blood Demon Ancient Ancestor has recovered his cultivation at an alarming speed,"

Lyra Jiang remarked, her expression turning grave as she gazed into the depths of the void.

In the mere four hundred years since they last met, the Blood Demon Ancient Ancestor had already broken through to the Eighth Layer of Nascent Soul [the eighth minor stage within the Nascent Soul realm], a fact that weighed heavily upon the gathered allies.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen furrowed his brow slightly. During the previous battle in the Eastern Sea, the Blood Demon Ancient Ancestor had seized the chaos to perform blood sacrifices on numerous members of both the Human Race and the Demon Race, allowing his Mana [the spiritual energy used to fuel spells and techniques] to recover with terrifying swiftness.

At this thought, he drew a deep breath and declared, "Once the Black Dragon is slain, this Blood Demon cannot be allowed to remain."

"Indeed, it is so."

Lila nodded, then with a slight furrow of her brow, said, "The Black Dragon Demon Progenitor has not yet arrived, and the Outer Realm Demon Race has made no move. Could there be some unforeseen complication?"

"The Outer Realm Demon Race now has only the Three-Eyes Heaven-Demon remaining; they are no longer a significant concern."

Verdant Consort spoke, then paused briefly before continuing, "However, we must still deal with the Black Dragon Demon Progenitor with utmost caution."

"BOOM—"

As they were conversing, a streak of radiant light erupted from the depths of the void, and a shimmering, illusory passageway manifested within the profound emptiness.

"The Immortal Ruins... it was actually forged from a Void Spirit Treasure [a legendary artifact crafted from the essence of the void itself]?"

A wave of astonishment washed over the assembled crowd, followed swiftly by a surge of rapturous joy.

With the opportunity for Ascending to Immortality [transcending mortality to become an immortal being] now laid bare before them, none present could remain idle. In an instant, over a dozen Demonic Monsters of the Primordial Spirit [Nascent Soul] realm soared into the air, vying fiercely to be the first to plunge into the newly revealed secret realm.

Witnessing this, the Human Race Nascent Soul Dao Lord [Dao Lords at the Nascent Soul realm] exchanged a glance with Eldrin Chen before they too transformed into streaks of light and surged into the secret realm.

Eldrin Chen did not enter immediately. He waited outside for a moment, his gaze then piercing the depths of the void.

From within the Boundless Void, a Black Dragon that blotted out the heavens soared forth. After a single, silent exchange of glances with Eldrin, it plunged into the secret realm.

"The Black Dragon…"

Seeing the principal figure had arrived, Eldrin Chen's eyes chilled slightly. Without further delay, he stepped into the ancient ruins alongside his companions.

Simultaneously, far within the Eastern Sea Cultivation World, amidst the Star Archipelago, a figure of immense stature rose to his feet.

Behind him, the Demon Race Saintess and the Three-Eyes Heaven-Demon stood in reverent silence, their expressions filled with profound respect. Read, share, and discuss at audio-novel . com.

This figure was none other than Netherdeep Demon Venerable, the peerless paramount powerhouse of the current Demon Race.

At this moment, Netherdeep Demon Venerable's gaze was profound and icy. A faint, cold smile touched his lips as he murmured, "The Human Race could never have anticipated that I would recover from my injuries so many years ahead of schedule."

His eyes turned towards the direction of the Purple Realm and the Western Pole Eternal Sands Domain, a thread of cold mockery weaving into his expression. "The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. All the heroes of the Purple Realm shall soon find themselves trapped within my vessel."

"This is our finest chance to slay Eldrin, the Abyss," he declared, his voice low and final. "Perhaps it is also our last."

"If this battle succeeds, Demon God Majesty will grant me the opportunity to break through to the Demon God realm. You all shall be handsomely rewarded as well."

"All of you, the time has come to prove your loyalty to Demon God Majesty!"

Accompanied by his companions, Eldrin Chen stepped into the secret realm.

With his very first step, a subtle tremor passed through his brow, and his gaze sharpened with intense focus.

"Immortal-Bewildering Mist [a mystical fog that confounds perception and spiritual senses]," Lyra Jiang murmured, her eyes fixed on the ethereal haze before them.

She continued, her voice low, "This mist has the power to isolate Spiritual Sense [a cultivator's extended spiritual perception], shielding against prying eyes and divination. It is an essential treasure for any immortal's Cultivation Cave [a secluded abode for meditation and cultivation]."

The presence of the Immortal-Bewildering Mist within this Immortal Mansion [a celestial dwelling place] was to be expected. After all, no one wishes their secrets laid bare, their most intimate mysteries exposed to the scrutiny of others.

Yet, this mist was far from friendly to those exploring the caverns. The Dao Lord [a title for a master of the Dao] from the Human Race who had entered first had already vanished without a trace within the confounding fog.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen had anticipated this. A plan was already forming in his mind, a countermeasure against the veil of mist.

Eldrin Chen cast a glance at the companions by his side, and only after confirming they were all still present did he release a sigh of relief.

He surveyed their surroundings before speaking. "This secret realm was left behind by our Human Race [the collective term for humanity in this cultivation world] forebears. The opportunities within were surely intended for our kind."

"Let us first search the ruins. Once we have taken control of this realm, we can deal with that Black Dragon Demon Progenitor [a progenitor-level demonic beast in the form of a black dragon]."

"Agreed."

As Lyra Jiang spoke, a slight frown creased her brow, and her pupils contracted sharply. "Here... I sense the aura of the Five-Colored Divine Marrow [a legendary spiritual material imbued with the essence of the five elements]."

"The Five-Colored Divine Marrow?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes narrowed, a flicker of excitement crossing his features.

That Five-Colored Divine Marrow was the crucial catalyst for cultivating the Five-Colored Divine Radiance [a supreme divine ability harnessing the power of the five elements]. It was said to have been lost within the Purple Realm [a major region in the cultivation world]. Who could have imagined that the Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] forebear's Cultivation Cave [a secluded abode for cultivation] still held a remnant?

With this thought, Eldrin Chen immediately urged, "Let us search for the Five-Colored Divine Marrow first. We can make further plans once it is secured."

"Very well..."

Everyone nodded and followed Lyra Jiang as she led the way deeper into the ancient ruins.

They journeyed onward for what felt like an eternity, finally arriving before a Grand Hall where the ambient spiritual energy [the vital energy that flows through all living things] was exceptionally dense and potent.

Upon the lintel of the Grand Hall, a line of grand, imposing characters was inscribed.

"Hall of Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation"

"This place..."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, a flicker of recognition stirring within him as he studied the calligraphy; it felt strangely familiar.

In a flash of insight, he glanced at Lyra Jiang and the others, only to receive a pointed, exasperated look from her in return.

The script on the Hall of Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation was strikingly similar, nearly identical, to that found within the Yin-Yang Mutual Cultivation Covenant manual he possessed.

"The Yin-Yang Mutual Cultivation Covenant is a supreme Daoist Dual Cultivation art, its origins and lineage lost to time," Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a hypothesis forming. "Could it be connected to this Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation] site?"

He kept his voice low, his mind racing with possibilities and newfound questions about the legacy laid before them.

At this moment, a profound intuition stirred within him. Without hesitation, he channeled the esoteric hand seals of the Yin-Yang Mutual Cultivation Covenant [a profound dual cultivation art that harmonizes opposing energies].

The Grand Hall indeed responded. Under the guidance of the Yin-Yang Mutual Cultivation Covenant, the intricate Formation [a mystical array or defensive barrier] was silently and seamlessly unlocked. Continue reading this story at audio - novel . com.