Chapter 1135 : The Demon's Treacherous Feast

At this moment, Hemlock the Elder Demon's strength had been depleted by seventy to eighty percent. How could he possibly contend with Frost Malignancy Elder Demon, who was operating at nearly his full power?

In the span of merely seven or eight exchanges, Frost Malignancy Elder Demon had grievously wounded him once more, completely sealing off any path of retreat.

Cornered and driven to the brink, Hemlock the Elder Demon cried out in despair, "Frost Malignancy old fiend, must you truly kick a man when he is down?"

"Hahahaha!"

Frost Malignancy Ancient Ancestor roared with laughter. Seizing Hemlock the Elder Demon in his grasp, his face twisted into a cold, cruel sneer. "Old brother Blood Spring, you have cultivated for over two million years, yet you remain so naive?"

"Righteousness in Dao Preaching [the act of expounding the profound truths of cultivation] is the concern of Immortal [beings who have ascended to a higher plane of existence]. We, the True Demon [a race of beings who cultivate through demonic and often ruthless means], must be merciless and cunning!"

"By slaying you today, not only will I claim the Verdant Spirit Ancient Star ruins for myself alone, but all the treasures in your possession shall also fall to me."

With those words, Frost Malignancy Ancient Ancestor gathered his vast Law Power [the power derived from comprehending and wielding fundamental cosmic laws] and began to refine and consume Hemlock the Elder Demon.

Already teetering on the edge of death, Hemlock the Elder Demon was powerless to reverse his fate against such a lethal onslaught. He held out for but a few moments before being utterly refined into a mere wisp of tribulation ash.

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It was precisely at the moment when Frost Malignancy Elder Demon was refining the Blood Spring [a demonic spring of condensed blood essence], his vigilance lowered, that Eldrin Chen and Skywind the Daoist seized the opportunity to strike, unleashing their most powerful attack.

Skywind the Daoist moved first, transforming into his Gale Wind Divine Body [a divine constitution granting immense size and control over wind], a form that blotted out the sky, and reached out with a colossal hand to grasp the Frost Malignancy Elder Demon.

Eldrin Chen followed close behind, directly invoking the Heaven-Severing Twin Swords Union [a supreme sword technique that unites the power of his twin blades]. A peerless edge capable of slaying immortals and beheading gods shot forth to cleave through his foe.

"Disaster!"

Caught utterly by surprise, the Frost Malignancy Elder Demon had no time to react before he was seized within the grasp of Skywind the Daoist's titanic hand.

In that desperate moment, he spat out a mouthful of his True Blood [a cultivator's vital essence-laden blood] and summoned his Lifebound Demonic Treasure [a demonic artifact bound to its user's life force], the Frost Malignancy Gourd. With its power, he barely managed to force open a gap in the sky-covering palm and escape its crushing grip.

Before he could even catch his breath, he realized the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords were already upon him, their lethal edge slicing through the air towards his form.

The sudden ambush left the Frost Malignancy Elder Demon reeling and with no room to dodge. With no other option, he could only activate his Bodyguard Supreme Treasure [a supreme defensive treasure], the 'Frost Malignancy Cold Light Barrier'.

Yet the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords were far too swift. A blazing white sword-light pierced through the Void [the empty space between realms] and in an instant shattered the Frost Malignancy Cold Light Barrier. Its momentum unchecked, the attack tore through his physical body.

"Aaaaargh—!"

The might of the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords Union was truly astonishing. With a single sword strike, it utterly destroyed the demonic body of the Frost Malignancy Elder Demon.

Only his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] managed to escape. He desperately tried to activate his Demonic Treasure [an enchanted artifact used by demonic cultivators], the Frost Malignancy Heart-Locking Spike, to resist. However, a Demonic Treasure powered solely by a Primordial Spirit had drastically reduced power. How could it possibly withstand the combined assault of the two?

That Skywind the Daoist summoned his Lifebound Immortal Sword [a magical weapon bound to its wielder's life force], named the Gale-Wind Soul-Extinguishing Sword. In just a few exchanges, he drove the Frost Malignancy Elder Demon into a corner with no escape.

Then, seizing the perfect moment, Eldrin Chen struck with his sword, extinguishing the demon's Divine Soul [the highest form of a cultivator's spiritual essence] completely.

"It is done!"

Slaying the Frost Malignancy Elder Demon with such apparent ease was both unexpected and yet within expectations.

The Frost Malignancy Elder Demon possessed formidable power. In a fair duel, defeating him would have been manageable for the two, but actually killing him would have been an immense challenge.

The success of this battle lay in the element of surprise and their flawless coordination.

The three Lifebound Demonic Treasure [demonic artifacts bound to their wielder's life force] of the Frost Malignancy Elder Demon were all superior-grade Demonic Treasure of considerable power.

Among these three treasures, the Frost Malignancy Gourd held the greatest destructive force, while the Frost Malignancy Heart-Locking Spike specialized in piercing Protective Magical Treasure [magical artifacts designed for defense], making its offensive power even more formidable.

The final Frost Malignancy Cold Light Barrier [a defensive treasure that emits a chilling, malevolent light] was truly a first-rate Bodyguard Supreme Treasure [a top-tier protective artifact]. Even if three to five ordinary High Grade Immortal Treasure [powerful artifacts used by high-level immortals] were to attack simultaneously, this treasure could withstand them for a time.

Unfortunately, after observing the battles over these past few years, Eldrin Chen and Skywind the Daoist had thoroughly discerned his Divine Ability [a supernatural power granted by divine cultivation] and hidden cards.

Thus, they struck with perfect tacit understanding. Skywind the Daoist used the might of his perfected Gale Wind Divine Body [a constitution that grants supreme mastery over wind and speed] to force him to expend his full strength just to break free.

Without giving him a moment to catch his breath after escaping, Eldrin Chen delivered a fatal blow with the power of Heavenly Separated Twin Swords Union [a supreme sword technique that unites two separated celestial blades].

The Frost Malignancy Elder Demon had no time to recover his Qi [vital energy]. The Frost Malignancy Cold Light Barrier he hastily activated lacked its full power; not only was it pierced through in a single strike, but his demonic body, cultivated for many years, was also destroyed.

Having lost his crucial demonic body and left with only a Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] to flee for his life, the Frost Malignancy Elder Demon had lost seventy to eighty percent of his combat power and was already on a path of certain doom. This chapter appears courtesy of AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.

That he was easily slain by the two of them was, therefore, entirely within expectations.

Pitifully, this Frost Malignancy Elder Demon had already expended much in the great battle. He had finally killed the Blood Spring Ancient Ancestor to reap the spoils, never imagining that behind him lurked two even more deeply hidden old schemers.

Because the Blood Spring Ancient Ancestor had not told him the news of Eldrin Chen's passage, he died a confused demon, never understanding how two Pinnacle Immortal [cultivators at the peak of the immortal realm] could have been lying in wait.

"What fine Immortal Sword [a sword wielded by an immortal, possessing immense power], Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator]!"

After slaying Frost Malignancy Elder Demon, Skywind the Daoist firmly suppressed the Frost Malignancy Treasure Gourd [a demonic gourd treasure that unleashes chilling frost energy] in his grasp and could not help but remark, gazing at the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords beside Eldrin Chen.

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile and replied with perfect calm, "Merely a pair of High Grade Immortal Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact of the highest quality]. Hardly a treasure to shake the heavens."

"To pierce the Frost Malignancy Cold Light Barrier [a defensive treasure of chilling frost energy] in a single strike... the combined might of these Immortal Sword [a sword forged with immortal power] is likely potent enough to threaten even a Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of attaining the Earth Immortal realm]."

Skywind the Daoist praised, a glimmer of deep contemplation flashing in his eyes.

The power displayed by the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords in this battle was already on par with a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [the pinnacle grade of immortal artifacts]. Legend spoke of Eldrin Chen also possessing the Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure known as 'Profound Yin Limitless Pearl'.

With one supreme treasure for offense and another for defense in his grasp, Eldrin Chen's true strength was likely far greater than he had initially surmised.

This thought prompted Skywind the Daoist to chuckle and say, "The depth of your Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and stable base of a cultivator's power] is truly remarkable, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator]. This humble Daoist is humbled."

"You flatter me,"

Eldrin Chen replied with a light smile, firmly suppressing the Frost Malignancy Heart-Locking Spike [a demonic spike that freezes the heart] and the Frost Malignancy Cold Light Barrier.

Although both these treasures were Demonic Treasure [artifacts forged with demonic energy], they were crafted from superior Immortal Treasures [objects imbued with immortal essence]. If one could purge the Demonic Qi [demonic spiritual energy] within them and reforge them into a single Immortal Treasure, perhaps a superior-grade Ice Attribute [affinity for the element of ice] Immortal Treasure could be obtained.

Seeing the two treasures being suppressed, Skywind the Daoist nodded, his gaze shifting to the Three Thousand Stars and the Ancient Bell of the Starry Cosmos atop the Void.

The value of that Three Thousand Stars was likely no less than a single Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure, while the Ancient Bell of the Starry Cosmos was a severely damaged World-Opening Treasure. They were the most precious treasures upon the Verdant Spirit Ancient Star.

Especially that Ancient Bell of the Starry Cosmos—it was a supreme treasure forged by the Ancient Demon Race Celestial Court. If successfully repaired, it could become their ultimate trump card.

If they obtained this artifact, their chances of breaking through to the Earth Immortal realm would undoubtedly increase greatly.

Thinking this, Skywind the Daoist smiled and said, "To avoid unforeseen complications, let us claim these two treasures now."

"Agreed!"

Eldrin Chen nodded and immediately soared into the heavens.

The two did not delay. Working together, they quickly suppressed the Three Thousand Stars.

Then they flew towards the Ancient Bell of the Starry Cosmos. With such Heavy Treasures before their eyes, Skywind the Daoist's heart swelled with immense excitement.

He stepped forward, ready to channel his Mana to subdue it.

"Not good."

Yet, in that very instant, Eldrin Chen's expression shifted drastically. Acting on pure reflex, he channeled his spiritual energy into the Yin-Yang Dual Pole Pearl and urgently warned Skywind the Daoist, "Brother Skywind, retreat at once!"

In that moment, the Ancient Bell of the Starry Cosmos erupted with a billion points of dazzling starlight. An unprecedented, overwhelming power surged forth, sweeping across heaven and earth. Join our community of readers at audio novel.com.