Chapter 45 Surprise Attack Succeeds, Each Shows Their Moves

Seeing that Chen Changxuan could not be subdued for the moment, that Eldrin(Person Name) cast a cold gaze toward Zhang Eldrin(Person Name).

"Junior Brother Zhang, the 3 of us will hold off this old scoundrel. You go assist Daoist Zuo in breaking that formation. Once done, we shall combine the strength of all 5 to shatter this old fool's tortoise shell in 1 strike."

"Good."

Zhang the Demonic Elder agreed without hesitation, then flew toward the Blazing Sun Celestial Fire Formation with a cold sneer.

He cast a cold glance at the crowd presiding over the formation and sneered, "Back in the day, it was I who shattered your Chen family's very formation. To dare deploy it now is nothing but courting death."

He spoke as he summoned the black banner artifact, tracing a dark arc of sharp energy as it swept forward.

In that very instant, Eldrin moved from within the crowd. With a flick of his hand, the Green Ape Pearl transformed into a colossal sphere weighing 10 1000 jun and hurtled toward the Old Demon Zhang.

The demon was caught completely off guard. Hastily redirecting the black banner, its sharp edge clashed against the Green Ape Pearl (Magic Treasure), erupting in a dazzling burst of radiance.

In that instant, Eldrin struck again with ruthless precision. The Crimson Iron Sword Embryo transformed into a brilliant arc of light soaring through the air, its velocity rivaling the chase of stars and moons. Though launched later, it astonishingly arrived first—almost simultaneously—slashing toward the ancient demon's torso.

Zhang the Demonic Elder had no room to evade. At this critical juncture, he summoned a mana barrier, buying a fleeting moment that preserved his life at the cost of 1 severed arm.

"Ah—"

Suddenly struck by a heavy blow, the Eldrin let out a miserable cry and actually fell to the ground, temporarily losing all combat capability.

Seizing the opening from a successful sneak attack, Eldrin’s gaze turned icy as he swiftly maneuvered his sword radiance. A resplendent sword embryo descended from the void, poised to strike down Zhang the Demonic Elder with a single, lethal blow.

But in that very instant, the battle took another unexpected turn. Zuo Zhouqi (Person Name) unleashed a fiery crimson blade light that sliced through the Liyang Heavenly Fire Formation (Magic Array) with a resonating clang.

After breaking through the formation, he didn't bother pursuing the injured elders. Instead, he immediately channeled that blade radiance to intercept Eldrin's nascent sword embryo.

That is... the Crimson Flame Qi (Spiritual Root) Spirit Blade!

Eldrin’s eyes instantly sharpened as he caught sight of that fiery crimson blade radiance.

After all these years, he never expected to encounter the old patriarch’s Life-Bound Magical Treasure here.

“Lin Immortal Clan (Organization)。”

一瞬间而已，他眼眸一冷，当初买走老族长法器的，可是余郡六大筑基仙族之首林家。

Although the 6 great immortal clans competed with 1 another, they remained united as 1 against the demonic beasts. Eldrin truly could not fathom how the Lin Family had sold this magical artifact to the sworn enemies of the Chen Family.

Missing the chance to deliver a fatal blow, the Zhang Elder Demon hastily swallowed an elixir to temporarily suppress his injuries and rejoined the battle. Together with Zuo Zhouqi, they launched a coordinated assault against Eldrin (Person Name).

Eldrin faced 2 opponents alone, yet did not lose ground in the slightest.

Zuo Zhouqi's strength was insufficient, and apart from the Crimson Flame Qi (Spiritual Root) Spirit Blade, none of his other methods posed any real concern.

Although Zhang the Demonic Elder was at Foundation Establishment, Mid Stage (Cultivation Realm), he possessed only a single demonic treasure. Now gravely wounded with over half his strength depleted, he found himself outmatched by Zuo Zhouqi at this very moment.

The 3 combatants had exchanged over 30 moves when Eldrin (Person Name) successively activated 2 magical instruments, unexpectedly suppressing both opponents. Finally, Zuo Zhouqi could no longer remain idle. He retrieved a spiritual talisman from his storage pouch.

As soon as that talisman was activated, a stream of Dao Fire surged forth, leaping into the air and blazing toward its target.

Azure Spirit Truefire Talisman.

Eldrin’s expression shifted almost imperceptibly. This Blue Spirit Truefire Talisman was a second-tier, high-grade talisman and 1 of the Zuo Family’s treasured hidden assets.

This artifact possesses remarkable power. If activated by a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment, Middle Stage, it could even pose a threat to those at the Foundation Establishment, Late Stage.

Zuo Zhouqi’s cultivation was insufficient to unleash more than 70% of this talisman’s power, yet its might remained utterly terrifying. Even an ordinary Foundation Establishment, Mid Stage (Cultivation Realm) cultivator, if caught off guard, would be reduced to ashes in its scorching flames.

The moment he laid eyes on this talisman, Eldrin’s expression turned grave. Without a moment’s hesitation, he summoned the Green Ape Pearl and hurled it forward.

His true essence was profound and sharp, and the power unleashed by the Green Ape Pearl (Magic Treasure) in his hand far surpassed the ordinary. In an instant, it shattered 30 percent of the Blue Spirit True Fire's potency, then expanded the cyan light barrier once more, blocking another 40 percent of the flames.

However, that Blue Spirit Truefire Talisman truly lived up to its reputation as a second-grade, superior talisman. It ultimately burned through the cyan light screen, causing the Green Ape Pearl (Magic Treasure) to dim noticeably.

After this strike, the Green Ape Pearl (Magic Treasure) had been significantly depleted and could no longer be used in the short term.

Eldrin, fearing damage to the Green Ape Pearl, swiftly retrieved it with lightning reflexes. He then activated the Bell of 9 Echoes, its ethereal form enveloping him completely within a phantom bell.

The remaining Blue Spirit True Fire had lost much of its potency and ultimately failed to breach the Bell of 9 Echoes (Magic Treasure)'s defenses.

Having withstood the assault of the Blue Spirit Talisman, it was now Eldrin's turn to counterattack. With the Bell of 9 Echoes hovering above his head, he fearlessly ignored his opponents' offensive moves and directly activated his sword embryo, relentlessly overpowering both of them.

After another 100-some exchanges, Zuo Zhouqi’s cultivation base proved insufficient. Having repeatedly activated the Crimson Flame Qi (Spiritual Root) spirit blade—a mid-grade second-tier magical artifact—and even unleashed the Blue Spirit True Fire Talisman, his spiritual energy was now nearly depleted.

Seeing the moment was ripe, Eldrin acted decisively and mercilessly. With a single sword stroke, he shattered his opponent's defensive artifact, the Golden Light Shield, piercing straight through his chest and leaving a gaping hole.

Zhou Qi!

Witnessing Zuo Zhouqi’s uncertain fate, Zuo Mingxu’s aged eyes welled with tears, his heart flooded with regret. With a surge of spiritual energy, he summoned the Mingxu Sword, soaring into the air to deliver a decisive strike.

The Mingxu Sword was Zuo Mingxu’s life-bound magic treasure. When wielded personally by Zuo Mingxu, its power surpassed that of a typical mid-grade second-tier magical instrument by 30 percent. Should this blade strike, even the Bell of 9 Echoes (Magic Treasure) would likely fail to withstand its force.

However, the Old Patriarch was right there on the battlefield—how could he tolerate such insolence? A cold sneer echoed as Chen Changxuan roared in response.

"Daring to face me with a divided focus?"

"Clang—"

A sword cry rang out, and the renowned offensive supernatural power, the 'Blazing Heaven Sword', once again manifested within the boundless wilderness.

The old clan leader extended a single finger, and a sword radiance as dazzling as the sun soared into the sky. Its sharp aura forced the crowd to recoil in terror, their faces paling.

At this critical juncture, Zuo Mingxu could no longer afford to worry about Eldrin. He summoned his Lifebound Immortal Sword to block the strike, only to watch helplessly as the sacred blade was sent flying through the air.

But that momentary delay was enough for him to react. Hastily, he summoned an ancient bronze pagoda, which began to rotate gently, unfolding a protective barrier of light.

In an instant, the Blazing Heaven Sword collided with the ancient bronze pagoda, unleashing a thunderous roar that echoed like the very heavens roaring in fury.

A shockwave rippled across a 100 zhang of void. As this strike concluded, the Divine Ability of the Blazing Heaven Sword dissipated into nothingness, while the small bronze pagoda also dimmed, its radiance faded. It appeared it could not be used again for some time.

Upper Second-Rank Defensive Magical Artifact.

The old clan leader’s eyes widened, a trace of envy flashing within them.

Zuo Mingxu’s cultivation was simply too weak. If such a defensive artifact fell into his hands, it would likely withstand 3 or 4 strikes from the Blazing Heaven Sword—now that would truly be considered extraordinary power.

After all, although the might of the Blazing Heaven Sword was formidable, its consumption was equally immense. Even with the old patriarch's cultivation at the seventh level of Foundation Establishment, he couldn't wield it continuously.

A single strike pierced through Zuo Mingxu's defensive artifact, and the 3 enemies clearly showed a hint of intent to retreat.

But the old clan leader was quick-witted and swift-handed. Before they could steel their resolve, he decisively activated the Li Fire Soul-Burning Formation Banner, causing it to expand outward and envelop the several individuals within the great Li Fire Soul-Burning Formation.