Chapter 901 : The Seven Treasures Unleashed

Following closely, six more Nascent Soul Dao Lord [powerful cultivators who have formed their Primordial Spirit] emerged, including Violet Firmament Dao Lord and Separated Flame Daoist.

It turned out that over the past two centuries, the Human Race had scoured every inch of the land. With the combined divination efforts of several Dao Lord [a title for a master of the Dao, typically a Nascent Soul cultivator], they had finally pinpointed the locations of the seven precious gourds.

Now, with the Seven Treasures Gourd [legendary gourds each embodying a different elemental power] assembled, seven Nascent Soul Dao Lord led by the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk joined forces to activate them, enabling the deployment of the Seven Treasures Gourd Grand Formation [a supreme formation powered by the seven legendary gourds].

At this moment, the seven Nascent Soul Dao Lord acted in unison, summoning the Seven Treasures Gourd to soar into the heavens.

Instantly, seven beams of dazzling, resplendent light cascaded down, merging into a single, heaven-piercing pillar of seven-colored radiance that slammed into the Heaven-Demon Grand Formation [a formidable defensive array erected by the demonic forces].

This brilliant, world-shaking strike, born from their combined might, surpassed the full-force attack of a Demigod Ancestor [a cultivator at the peak of the mortal realm, half-step to immortality] by a significant margin.

"BOOM—"

With a deafening roar, the entire Heaven-Demon Grand Formation trembled violently, and the vast Cosmic Star Archipelago seemed to shudder and sink slightly.

Witnessing this staggering blow, Violet Firmament Daoist felt a mix of satisfaction and regret. "A pity our cultivation bases are uneven," he lamented, "and our collective Mana [the spiritual energy or power wielded by cultivators] still falls somewhat short."

"If we had nine Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [cultivators at the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm] to anchor the formation, and if the Seven Treasures Gourd were refined into top-grade Spiritual Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts], then our combined strike should possess eighty percent of the power of a true Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and ascended to immortality]." This chapter is provided by audio . novel . com. Support the original.

The assembly murmured softly, then shook their heads with bitter smiles.

Breaking through to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [the advanced stage of the spiritual core cultivation] was no simple feat. Among those present, only the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk had attained that lofty realm.

The Violet Firmament Dao Lord was at the Nascent Soul Sixth Layer [the sixth layer of the nascent soul cultivation stage], his cultivation not far behind, but the others still had a long path ahead of them.

Setting aside his thoughts, the Violet Firmament Dao Lord cast a glance over the group and declared, "Esteemed colleagues, let us redouble our efforts. Today, we swear to shatter this grand formation and rescue Fellow Daoist Eldrin [a respectful title for a fellow cultivator, Eldrin] as our paramount goal."

"Agreed…"

The several Dao Lord [a title for a master of the Dao path] nodded in unison. Those with depleted Mana [the spiritual energy used to power techniques], like the Separated Flame Daoist and other Primordial Spirit, Early Stage [the initial stage of the spiritual core cultivation] cultivators, hastily consumed Pure Yang Treasure Pill [a precious pill of pure yang energy] to restore their Mana. Once replenished, they gathered before the Seven Treasures Gourd to unleash a combined strike.

At its peak, this Seven Treasures Gourd [a legendary gourd plant bearing seven treasures] could unleash a blow possessing eighty percent of an Immortal's [a being who has ascended to immortality] full might.

Now, with their Mana uneven and mismatched, they could muster less than thirty percent of its power. Yet, even that diminished force was sufficient to grievously wound, or even slay, a Demigod Ancestor [an ancient cultivator of immense power, half-step to godhood].

As the group consecutively channeled the Seven Treasures Gourd for a sixth devastating assault, the Heaven-Demon Grand Formation [a grand defensive array of celestial and demonic power] finally began to flicker and dim, its potency halved. It was clearly on the verge of collapse.

Yet, at this critical juncture, the weakest among them, like the Separated Flame Daoist, found their strength faltering, unable to sustain the effort any longer.

The Separated Flame Daoist's cultivation was only at the Primordial Spirit, Early Stage [the first major stage of the Nascent Soul realm]. Even after consuming several Sixth Rank Pill [a potent medicinal elixir for cultivation] to restore his Mana [the spiritual energy used to power techniques], the successive activations of such a supreme killing treasure had severely drained his vitality.

Yet, even so, the Separated Flame Daoist took a deep breath and, with a grimace, expelled a mouthful of his Lifebound Essence Blood [a cultivator's vital life force, the loss of which damages their foundation]. He converted this essence into Mana to unleash one final, desperate strike.

"BOOM—"

As the seventh stream of prismatic light descended, the radiant barrier of the Heaven-Demon Grand Formation [a powerful defensive array] was violently sundered, a web of cracks spreading across its surface.

Witnessing this, Lin Tianqi's eyes blazed with sudden intensity. A Sword Intent [a conceptual sword force born of profound comprehension] he had been gathering for a long time erupted with a metallic *shing*, cleaving a tangible breach through the Heaven-Demon Grand Formation.

"ATTACK!"

In that instant, the assembled Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a title for a powerful cultivator at the Nascent Soul realm] all surged into action, their killing intent focused on the Cosmic Star Archipelago.

Simultaneously, the Demon-Slaying Crucible [a powerful artifact designed to suppress demons] recoiled violently from the backlash, shuddering and shaking so fiercely it could barely maintain its stability.

"Now is the moment!"

In that fleeting Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time], a brilliant golden light ignited within the eyes of Eldrin Chen.

In that instant, he rose to his full height, a cataclysmic aura erupting from his very being, effortlessly shattering the bottleneck of the Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a major stage of power].

Sensing the overwhelmingly potent energy surging within the Demon-Slaying Crucible [a legendary enchanted artifact designed to purge demonic forces], the faces of the gathered Nascent Soul Demonic Cultivator [practitioners of a demonic path who have condensed their spiritual essence into an infant soul form] paled with alarm.

"Nascent Soul Fourth Layer…"

"No, it's more than that!"

In the span of a single breath, Netherdeep Demon Venerable [a title for a supremely powerful demonic sovereign] perceived Eldrin Chen's Mana [the cultivated spiritual energy and power of a practitioner] surging wildly, breaking through the Nascent Soul Fourth Layer in an eyeblink and advancing yet further into the realm of the Fifth Layer of Nascent Soul.

A cold dread gripped Netherdeep Demon Venerable's heart. He realized he had fallen into Eldrin Chen's trap and immediately sought to disengage and flee for his life. Original publication: *audio-novel.com* - The source of this chapter.

Alas, his realization came too late. With a deafening, thunderous roar,

the lid of the Demon-Slaying Crucible was blasted away. A figure clad in snow-white robes [a garment symbolizing purity and often worn by righteous cultivators] strode forth upon the air, its first action a sword stroke cleaving through the void.

"Scale-Reverse Sword [a sword named for striking the 'reverse scale,' the most vulnerable and forbidden spot, implying ultimate defiance and lethal precision]!"

In that flash of lightning, Netherdeep Demon Venerable recognized the sword's origin. He had never imagined that Eldrin Chen, while enduring the Immortal Refining Flame [a divine technique of immense power capable of refining even immortal beings], still possessed the spare capacity to secretly refine the Black Dragon Spiritual Treasure [a powerful artifact forged from or imbued with the essence of a black dragon].

This Scale-Reverse Sword was a High Grade Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a top-tier magical artifact imbued with the purest Yang energy]. Empowered by the overwhelming Mana [the spiritual energy cultivated and wielded by practitioners] of Eldrin Chen, its might rivaled that which could be unleashed by the Black Dragon itself.

Just as Netherdeep Demon Venerable [a title for a supremely powerful demonic cultivator] summoned a Demonic Treasure [a powerful artifact forged and used by demonic cultivators] to block it, Eldrin Chen pointed a casual finger, and a cataclysmic storm of thunderous radiance came crashing down upon him.

"Aaaargh—!"

A deafening peal of thunder echoed. With a shriek of agony, Netherdeep Demon Venerable was blasted back several hundred Zhang-length [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters].

His near-invincible Nine Nether Indestructible Body [a legendary physique said to grant near-absolute resilience] was shattered in a single exchange under Eldrin Chen's Great Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Ability [a supreme divine technique harmonizing the power of the five fundamental elements with pure Yang energy]. This outcome far exceeded his direst expectations.

"Demi-Immortal!"

In the span of a single breath, a cold dread settled in the heart of Netherdeep Demon Venerable. He finally grasped the terrifying truth of Eldrin Chen's power.

Wasting no time on further struggle, he sought to flee. Yet Eldrin Chen had anticipated this. The Yin-Yang Void Realm [a treasure capable of manipulating the fabric of space, balancing Yin and Yang forces] soared from above his head, weaving through the void. In an instant, it ensnared Netherdeep Demon Venerable, trapping him firmly within its grasp.

Nevertheless, Netherdeep Demon Venerable possessed extraordinary means. He summoned another treasure—an Immortal Sword [a sword of immortal-grade power] that was formless yet substantial, a phantom of solidified intent. With a resonant cry, he slashed out, attempting to forcibly tear a rift through the void confinement.

"Void-Rending Formless Sword."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed as he recognized the origin of this treasure.

This Void-Rending Formless Sword was a High Grade Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a supreme magical artifact imbued with the purest Yang energy], also a Spatial Spiritual Treasure [a treasure capable of manipulating space]. It was once the ultimate sect-guarding treasure of a Sacred Land within the Purple Realm.

Unfortunately, it later fell into the hands of Netherdeep Demon Venerable during a great war.

This sword could rend the void, ignore the blockade of Spatial Spiritual Treasures, and possessed a certain ability to stabilize and seal space.

Back then, when Eldrin Chen found himself with no room to evade and was seized into the Demon-Slaying Crucible by Netherdeep Demon Venerable, this sword had played a significant role.

Precisely because of this, Eldrin Chen was prepared. Instantly, the Yin-Yang Void Realm [a treasure realm embodying the duality of Yin and Yang] cast down a beam of Yin-Yang Magnetic Light, pinning the Void-Rending Formless Sword firmly in the void.

"BOOM—"

In that same moment, a treasure vase, its surface riddled with cracks, descended from the depths of the void to suppress the area. It was none other than the Human Race's paramount treasure, the Grand Cosmos Vase.

This Grand Cosmos Vase was a supreme treasure of the Human Race. During the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm, it had been blasted into the chaotic depths of the spatial turbulence in a great battle, sustaining unprecedented damage.

Unexpectedly, it had now recovered and returned. Bearing its cracked form, filled with battle intent and killing aura, it once again sealed the Cosmic Star Archipelago. Clearly, it was determined to contribute to this battle, even at the cost of its own disintegration.

"Aaaargh—" [a cry of pain or rage]

Watching the Grand Cosmos Vase return, sealing his path of retreat completely, a tide of hatred surged within the heart of Netherdeep Demon Venerable.

His eyes burning crimson, he glared at Eldrin Chen, his face contorted with a murderous intent so fierce it seemed to warp the air itself. "You whelp of the abyss!" he snarled, his voice a guttural rasp. "You dare block my path? Do you truly believe this venerable one fears you?"

"With the Demon-Slaying Crucible in my grasp, not even a Demigod Ancestor could slay me! Today, I will fight you to the death!"

As his words faded, Netherdeep Demon Venerable poured his remaining power into the Demon-Slaying Crucible, commanding it to descend with world-crushing force. His aim was to pin Eldrin Chen down in a final, desperate clash, hoping to carve out a sliver of a chance for escape amidst the chaos.

Eldrin Chen stood unmoved, one hand clasped behind his back. Clad in robes white as driven snow, he took a single, measured step forward. He gazed up at the Demon-Slaying Crucible that blotted out the sky, its demonic aura a shroud of impending doom. In response, he merely raised his own hand—a gesture of sublime calm—and pressed down. Join our community of readers at audio–novel.com.