Chapter 50 : Clash of the Wolf King

Seeing the human cultivators' formation proving formidable, the Purple Mansion Demonic Wolf atop the mountain could no longer remain idle. With a furious roar, the Purple-Spotted Wolf King charged forth, leading two other Purple Mansion [the third major realm of cultivation, representing the establishment of a spiritual core within the body] demonic beasts into the fray.

Close on their heels, over a hundred Second Rank [equivalent to the Foundation Establishment realm for cultivators] demonic wolves surged into the air, pouncing upon the human formation.

"Hold back the second rank wolves!"

With those words, Lyra Jiang transformed into a streak of sword-light that shot skyward. She alone met the charge of the three Purple Mansion Demonic Wolf, and astonishingly, she held the clear upper hand.

Below, the others channeled their power through the Formation Flags [enchanted banners used to control and power defensive or offensive arrays], clashing with the Foundation Establishment [the second major realm of cultivation, where one solidifies their spiritual foundation] demonic wolves. Though the beasts were legion, the humans, bolstered by the formation's might, initially pressed their advantage.

*Clang!*

Eldrin Chen directed the Formation Flags, and a surge of Western Pole True Flame [a potent, purifying flame of extreme yang nature] scorched a second rank wolf, sending it reeling back, coughing blood. Seizing the moment, he summoned the Mingxu Sword and sent it slicing through the air.

The sword radiance held formidable power. With another metallic *clang*, it cleaved through and slew the Second Rank Low Grade [a classification for items, beasts, or resources of the second cultivation rank, of the lowest quality within that tier] demonic wolf.

"Not bad."

Having finally felled a second rank demonic wolf, a faint smile touched Eldrin Chen's lips. This was tangible battle merit, earned through genuine effort. Access the full story on audio-novel .c om.

Not far away, Old Patriarch unleashed the Separated Flame Soul-Burning Formation Flags [a set of enchanted banners that can trap and incinerate a foe's soul], instantly encircling one of the Second Rank Middle Grade [a mid-level power ranking for demonic beasts] demon wolves. Once the beast's mana was exhausted, with a sharp *clang*, he summoned his Crimson Flame Spirit Blade [a spirit-imbued blade wreathed in crimson fire] and severed the wolf's head.

Chen Thalion retrieved his Life-Bound Magical Treasure [a magical artifact personally refined and bonded to a cultivator's life force], letting out a slightly relieved sigh as he smiled. "It seems this battle will not be too difficult."

"It is truly hard to imagine that Jiang the Ancient Ancestor is this formidable."

The battle in the heavens raged on. Lyra Jiang alone contended with three Purple Mansion Demonic Wolf [powerful demonic wolves of the Purple Mansion cultivation realm], yet she still held the overwhelming advantage, having already shattered one of the wolves' Third Rank [a high-level power ranking for magical tools] magical tools.

At that very moment, thunderous rumbles rolled from the distant void as seventy or eighty azure-colored great rocs soared into view.

"Trouble! Those are the Thunder Roc [a powerful avian demonic beast lineage known for their control over thunder] from Thunderclap Valley!"

"How can this be?"

Someone could not help but cry out in alarm, causing the complexions of all present to drain of color.

The Thunder Roc were an exceptionally powerful demonic tribe. Though their numbers were few, their bloodline heritage was potent; upon reaching adulthood, they naturally attained the Foundation Establishment Realm [the foundational stage of cultivation where one's spiritual energy solidifies into a stable core].

This particular flock from Thunderclap Valley consisted of nearly one hundred Second Rank [the power ranking equivalent to the Foundation Establishment realm for demonic beasts] Thunder Roc, commanded by three Great Demons of the Purple Mansion Realm [the advanced cultivation stage following Foundation Establishment].

At this moment, over a hundred Thunder Roc had arrived; one could say this lineage had mobilized its entire force.

"There is a traitor among us."

Eldrin Chen's pupils contracted sharply, the thought flashing through his mind in an instant.

Thunderclap Valley lay fifty thousand Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] away. By all logic, even if they had received word, they could not have reinforced this position so swiftly.

Thus, there was only one possibility: someone had taken advantage of the war preparations at Heaven's Ruin Mountain to send a message ahead of time, informing the demonic tribes.

"Damn it!"

Elara Lin's gaze turned icy cold in a flash, a murderous aura radiating from her—she had clearly deduced the same.

However, now was not the time for contemplation. She immediately summoned a Golden Bracelet Magical Tool and hurled it towards the Purple Mansion, Early Stage demonic wolf.

Originally, she was here to oversee the battle, a hidden trump card meant to be revealed later to catch the demonic beasts off guard.

But now, ambushed by the demonic tribes, she had no choice but to reveal herself early, aiming to seize the advantage before the roc tribe could fully engage.

Her strike truly caught the opponent off guard. That Golden Bracelet Magical Tool was a Third Rank Middle Grade magical tool forged by Lyra Jiang from Heavenly Water Refined Gold [a rare metal refined with the essence of heavenly waters], and its power was quite formidable.

The demonic wolf, caught in a moment of haste with no room to evade, could only spew forth its Demonic Core [the condensed energy core of a demonic beast] to block the golden bracelet. However, since Elara Lin had made her move, she had naturally prepared for all contingencies.

With a lift of her hand, she unleashed her divine ability, the Frost Jade Radiance-Solidifying Mantra [a special ice-attribute mantra that solidifies radiance]. This Frost Jade Radiance-Solidifying Mantra is a special ice-attribute divine ability that can only be performed by cultivators with an Ice Spiritual Root [an innate affinity for the ice element].

Upon its activation, a white radiance soared into the air and shone down, pinning the demonic wolf's inner core firmly in the void.

Seizing this opportunity, she urged the golden bracelet downward. It locked onto this third-rank inner core with unyielding force, and with a swift motion, she retrieved it into her Storage Bag [a spatial pouch for storing items].

Having secured a prize with her very first move, Elara Lin let out a sigh of relief. She then summoned her Lifebound Immortal Sword [a sword cultivated with one's life essence], the Frost Soul Chilling Radiance Sword [a sword imbued with soul-chilling frost radiance], and soared into the air to deliver a sweeping slash. This novel is serialized on audio-novel dot com. Visit for updates.

She had broken through to the Purple Mansion [the third major realm of cultivation, where one forms a spiritual mansion] nearly sixty years prior. Now a cultivator at the third layer of the Purple Mansion, she held a slight edge over that Purple Mansion Demonic Wolf [a demonic wolf of the Purple Mansion realm]. Her magical treasures and tools were also superior by a considerable margin.

In a one-on-one duel, this Purple Mansion Demonic Wolf would not have been her match to begin with. Moreover, having lost its inner core, the demonic wolf's mana was diminished by more than half. Naturally, it found itself thoroughly suppressed.

In less than ten breaths' time, the Purple Mansion Demonic Wolf had already sustained significant injuries, clearly suffering a grievous loss.

However, those mere ten breaths were all the time she had. In moments, the Thunder Roc [a giant roc-like bird associated with thunder] clan had closed the distance and arrived upon them.

Immediately, two Purple Mansion, Mid Stage [the fourth major realm of cultivation, representing a solidified spiritual foundation] Thunder Rocs surged forward to besiege Lyra Jiang, for at this moment, she was unleashing her formidable might and had already grievously wounded the Purple Mansion, Mid Stage demon wolf.

Purple Mansion [the fourth major realm of cultivation, representing a solidified spiritual foundation] demonic beasts possess intelligence nearing that of ordinary humans. They understood clearly that if they did not intervene now, Lyra Jiang would likely slay it and decisively shatter the current stalemate.

The remaining Purple Mansion, Early Stage [the initial phase of the Purple Mansion realm] demonic roc, leading the Second Rank Thunder Roc [a species of powerful avian demonic beasts associated with thunder], charged directly toward Elara Lin. Their intent was obvious: first eliminate this unexpected Purple Mansion Cultivator [a cultivator who has reached the Purple Mansion realm], then turn their combined force against Lyra Jiang.

"This is bad!"

Facing the assault of two beasts of equal rank and nearly one hundred Second Rank demonic rocs, not even a Purple Mansion Cultivator [a cultivator who has reached the Purple Mansion realm] could hope to withstand it.

Elara Lin's expression shifted abruptly. She urgently shouted, "Hold back these Second Rank Demonic Beast [demonic beasts equivalent in power to Foundation Establishment realm cultivators]!"

The forces of Heaven's Ruin Mountain, bolstered by their defensive formations, could still gain the upper hand against Demon Wolf Mountain alone. However, with the addition of the Thunder Roc [a species of powerful avian demonic beasts associated with thunder] tribe from Thunderclap Valley, the battle had become arduous.

Yet, at this critical juncture, everyone understood: if they failed to help the two Purple Mansion Ancestor [venerated elders who have attained the Purple Mansion realm] stabilize the situation, the Ancestors might still escape, but they, these Foundation Establishment [the third major realm of cultivation] and Qi Refinement Cultivators [cultivators in the first and second major realms], would find it nearly impossible to evade pursuit by Purple Mansion [the fourth major realm of cultivation, representing a solidified spiritual foundation] demonic beasts.

With no other choice, they desperately channeled their energy into the formations, striving to block the advance of the nearly one hundred Second Rank demonic rocs, engaging them in a fight to the death.

Under the combined assault of the Demon Wolf Tribe [a tribe of wolf-like demonic beings] and the demonic roc tribe, however, the defenders were clearly buckling under immense pressure. Formations began to fail one after another, the cultivators within them falling to the demonic slaughter. The casualties mounted, painting a scene of grievous loss.

At the critical moment, Old Patriarch and several other Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivators stepped forward to hold the line. Each of them faced off against multiple Foundation Establishment Demonic Beast [powerful beasts that have undergone Foundation Establishment], barely managing to stall the enemy's advance.

Yet even this was not enough. The sheer number of Second Rank Demonic Beast [demonic beasts of the Second Rank, equivalent to the Foundation Establishment Realm] was staggering—nearly two hundred beasts at the Foundation Establishment Realm [the third major stage of cultivation, where one solidifies their Dao foundation].

Coupled with the frenzied assault of tens of thousands of First Rank Demonic Beast [demonic beasts of the First Rank, equivalent to the Qi Refinement Stage], the defenders were being pushed back step by step, despite the power of their formation.

"Perish!"

Old Patriarch channeled his power into the Crimson Flame Spirit Blade [a spirit blade imbued with crimson flame energy], cleaving through a Second Rank Demonic Beast roc before him. He then raised his eyes to survey the battlefield.

Witnessing the situation deteriorate, his beard and hair whipped about wildly as if caught in a storm. With a mighty leap, he soared into the sky and let out a long, resonant cry.

"Fall back, all of you! Leave this to me!"

He unfurled the Separated Flame Soul-Burning Formation Flags [a set of flags used to deploy the Separated Flame Soul-Burning Formation]. A deluge of Separated Flame [a potent, purified flame energy used in high-level formations and alchemy] engulfed the heavens, ensnaring more than thirty Foundation Establishment rocs within its confines.

Within the Separated Flame Soul-Burning Grand Formation [a powerful formation that uses Separated Flame to burn the souls of those trapped inside], the Old Patriarch stood alone. Shielded by his ancient bronze pagoda, a defensive magical treasure, he held his ground against the thirty Foundation Establishment Realm beasts. For a time, their combined fury could not breach his formation's defenses. Read, share, and discuss at audi novel.com.