Chapter 1435 : Forging the Spirit-Slaying Sword

With those words, he immediately set to work deploying the formation.

This Blessed Land was saturated with the aura of Metallic Gold Malignancy [a corrosive metallic energy], making it difficult for ordinary Formation [magical arrays or defensive barriers] to be established within.

The group gathered materials on-site, using the metal-attribute mineral veins within the Blessed Land as a foundation to forge thirty-six Immortal Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts]. Using these thirty-six Immortal Treasure as the Formation Eye [the core nodes of the array], supplemented by the Infernal Prison War Halberd, Eldrin Chen erected a rudimentary Formation.

With the Formation now guarding them, the group felt a significant increase in their sense of security.

Seeing this, they continued to extract ore from the veins, forging various Immortal Treasure and Formation Tool [artifacts specifically designed for array deployment]. These were prepared to be embedded into the Blessed Land, laying the groundwork for its eventual and complete refinement.

Only Nyssa Qu did not participate in this task. She had now gathered the final Primordial Desolate Spirit Inner Core [the spiritual core of an ancient desolate entity], and her most urgent priority was to advance her Seven Ultimate Spirit-Slaying Sword [a legendary sword of immense power].

Thus, Time [the river of time] flowed on, and three Millennium [periods of one thousand years] passed in the blink of an eye.

Before Eldrin Chen and the others could finish forging their Immortal Treasure and Formation Tool, Nyssa Qu had already succeeded in refining her Seven Ultimate Spirit-Slaying Sword.

Upon completing the Seven Ultimate Spirit-Slaying Sword, Nyssa Qu's power underwent a tremendous leap. Her combat prowess now surpassed that of Verdant Consort, reaching a level comparable to a Seventh Level Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has reached the seventh major stage of the Earth Immortal realm].

"This Seven Ultimate Spirit-Slaying Sword is truly Valerius [peerless or extraordinary]," she remarked. For more chapters, visit @udio-novel.com for the complete novel.

Perceiving the change in Nyssa Qu's power, Eldrin Chen could not help but feel a surge of astonishment.

Among his several Dao companions, Lyra Jiang had opened the Twelvefold Heavens and Earth [a supreme foundational realm for cultivators]. Though her current cultivation was merely at the Second Level Earth Immortal [the second major stage of the Earth Immortal realm], she was already capable of contending with a Seventh Level Earth Immortal [the seventh major stage of the Earth Immortal realm]. Such talent could truly be called divinely gifted. Verdant Consort had opened the Tenfold Heavens and Earth [a supreme foundational realm for cultivators], also stepping into the Forbidden Realm [a legendary state beyond normal cultivation limits]. Her strength was sufficient to suppress two cultivators at the Earth Immortal Sixth Layer [the sixth major stage of the Earth Immortal realm]. Yet, even so, she was only comparable to about half of a Seventh Level Earth Immortal.

Nyssa Qu had only opened the Ninefold Heavens [a supreme foundational realm for cultivators]. Before forging the Seven Ultimate Spirit-Slaying Sword [a legendary sword artifact], her combat prowess was virtually identical to Verdant Consort's.

Now, having advanced a step further and successfully forged the Seven Ultimate Spirit-Slaying Sword, her strength had fully entered the domain of a Seventh Level Earth Immortal.

This was because Nyssa Qu's Lifebound Divine Ability [an innate, soul-bound supreme technique], the 'Nine-Colored Immortal Radiance' [a divine ability manifesting nine-colored celestial light], was a supreme Divine Ability [a supernatural power or technique] of the Mysterious Profound [a legendary grade of divine abilities] rank. It was said its complete form might even be a Patriarch-rank Divine Ability.

Relying on the Nine-Colored Immortal Radiance, the Seven Ultimate Spirit-Slaying Sword, and her Bodyguard Supreme Treasure [a supreme protective artifact], the Wei Sea Celestial Pearl [a celestial pearl treasure], Nyssa Qu's combat power and methods were no weaker than a Seventh Level Earth Immortal. Her greatest shortcoming was merely having slightly inferior Mana [spiritual energy reserves] by a margin.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen could not help but smile slightly and say, "With Nyssa having forged the Seven Ultimate Spirit-Slaying Sword this time, it seems our chances in the upcoming Minor Universe [a self-contained pocket dimension or battlefield] battle have increased by several points."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded slightly. Without saying more, they continued refining the Immortal Treasure [an artifact of immortal grade], the Formation Tool [a specialized artifact used to power or control grand formations].

Thus, another three Millennium [a period of one thousand years] passed. Just as Eldrin Chen's Formation Tool was nearing completion, a dazzling immortal light blossomed outside the Blessed Land [a land of concentrated spiritual energy and fortune]. A figure clad in black robes strode forth.

"This is..."

The moment the newcomer stepped into the Blessed Land [a place of concentrated spiritual energy and natural blessings], he sensed something was amiss. His expression shifted slightly, and he immediately headed towards the core of the Blessed Land.

He had not traveled far before he saw Eldrin Chen and the others by the side of the immortal pond.

The instant he laid eyes on them, the man let out a sinister chuckle. "Heh heh heh... The Ancient Ancestor expended immense effort to gravely wound those two beasts, only for a few fledglings like you to swoop in and claim the spoils."

"Since you've chosen to stay, you might as well stay forever."

As his words fell, the old man summoned a demonic sword and unleashed a slash towards the group.

"The Heavenly Demon's Immortal-Slaying Sword [a legendary demonic blade forged to slay immortals]?"

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly as he instantly recognized the sword's origin.

This Heavenly Demon's Immortal-Slaying Sword was a blade of immense and fearsome renown across the myriad realms, counted among the great Immortal Sword [swords of legendary power used by immortal cultivators]. In ages past, a version of this sword had also existed within the Purple Realm, where it was revered as the foremost of the Ten Great Demonic Swords.

This sword was forged using a Heaven-Demon [a powerful, celestial-class demon] as its core material. Because Heaven-Demon were exceedingly rare in the mortal world, crafting such a blade there was a task of monumental difficulty.

However, within the Immortal Domain [the realm of the immortals], Heaven-Demon were as common as blades of grass, making this sword a far more frequent sight in those celestial lands.

Though common, it is by no means weak. This Heavenly Demon's Immortal-Slaying Sword before them had refined three thousand Heaven-Demon [a powerful type of celestial demon], and its primary sword spirit was an existence at the Earth Immortal Realm [a high level of cultivation where one becomes an immortal tied to the earth]. Its power had already ascended to the domain of a High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure [a top-tier treasure capable of splitting the heavens].

Eldrin Chen dared not be negligent. He immediately activated the Formation [a mystical defensive array] to defend. The Infernal Prison War Halberd surged upward, clashing spectacularly with that Heavenly Demon's Immortal-Slaying Sword.

In that instant, Sword Qi [sword energy] crisscrossed within the Blessed Land [a land of spiritual abundance], and boundless Baleful Qi [malign spiritual energy] erupted and spread.

"Indeed, it is Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm]," Lyra Jiang thought, her heart urging her to intervene.

Seeing this scene, Lyra Jiang was about to take action.

However, Eldrin Chen gave a slight shake of his head, stopping her from joining the fray. Immerse yourself in the complete world at site: audio-novel.com.

"Heh heh heh..."

The demonic fiend, witnessing this, sneered with a ferocious grin. "Six little fledglings at the Early Stage Earth Immortal [the initial phase of the Earth Immortal realm], relying on nothing but a crude Formation, dare to think they can withstand This Sovereign [a title used by powerful beings, meaning 'this ruler']?"

"This war halberd's power is indeed formidable. Among World-Opening Treasure [treasures capable of creating or cleaving worlds], it ranks as a peerless masterpiece. I suppose it was with this treasure that you ambushed and slew the Primordial Tiger [an ancient and mighty tiger demon], was it not?"

"Today, Ancient Ancestor [a venerable title for an ancient progenitor] is in a good mood. If you simply offer this item, I shall let you depart. What say you?"

"Hah—"

Eldrin Chen merely let out a cold sneer. Demonic Cultivator [practitioners who cultivate using malevolent, often soul-devouring methods] were the most untrustworthy of all. If he truly believed the words of a demonic fiend, then his two hundred thousand years of life would have been lived in vain.

Thus, without uttering a single word, he continuously manipulated the Formation [a structured array of energy used for defense, attack, or other mystical purposes] to drive the Infernal Prison War Halberd against the fiend.

The fiend's strength was indeed as they had anticipated—a Demonic Cultivator at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm, just below the Celestial Immortal ascension].

Judging by its aura and the force behind its attacks, it had likely opened Sixfold Heavens [a measure of a cultivator's foundational strength and potential, with higher numbers indicating greater power]. Of course, there was no guarantee it wasn't concealing its true power.

Against such a Demonic Cultivator, Eldrin Chen and his companions, fighting together, possessed the strength to contend, perhaps even gain the upper hand. Yet, he dared not guarantee myself a complete victory.

Even if they endured a fierce battle to the end, the likely outcome was mutual devastation.

Ultimately, even in victory, Eldrin Chen might lose one or two of his Dao Companions [cultivation partners bound by profound vows]. And even in defeat, this fiend would likely escape, for it would be exceedingly difficult for the few of them to deliver a final, killing blow.

Therefore, Eldrin Chen was content to use the Formation to whittle away at the fiend's Mana [the spiritual energy used to power techniques and spells]. He would wait, rested and prepared, until its Mana was significantly depleted.

"Clever lad,"

Seeing that the group remained unyielding, the demonic fiend sneered coldly, "Do you truly believe this broken Formation can withstand this venerable one?"

"Since you are so stubborn, then you shall all die."

"Once the Ancient Ancestor shatters this formation, I will make you beg for death yet find it unattainable."

As his words fell, the fiend relentlessly drove the Heavenly Demon's Immortal-Slaying Sword to assail the Formation. With a flick of his sleeve, he summoned forth a blood-red saber and a crimson sword, sending them slashing towards the barrier.

Watching the pair of blades descend, Eldrin Chen channeled the Formation to resist, only to feel a powerful surge of Baleful Qi [a malevolent and corrupt form of spiritual energy] crash against the defenses.

He took a closer look and couldn't help but pause in slight astonishment.

By the heavens! The saber was the 'Heaven-Demon Blood-Transforming Divine Blade', and the sword was the 'Blood Sea Infant Soul Sword'—both were among the ten most infamous demonic weapons renowned throughout the Purple Realm.

Such peerless demonic armaments, exceedingly rare in the Purple Realm, seemed almost commonplace within this Immortal Domain [a realm of higher existence and profound power].

A single fiend at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm] was actually wielding three demonic weapons of the High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure [a supreme grade of artifact capable of cleaving the heavens] tier simultaneously.

Of course, when Demonic Cultivator [practitioners who follow a malevolent and corrupt path of cultivation] forge Demonic Treasure, their requirements for material quality are often not as stringent; instead, they rely more heavily on special resources imbued with Baleful Qi.

For instance, the Heaven-Demon Blood-Transforming Divine Blade [a demonic blade that consumes blood and souls to transform its wielder] requires only the soul of a Heaven-Demon [a powerful celestial demon] and the refined blood essence of a Human Race cultivator for its forging. Similarly, the Blood Sea Infant Soul Sword [a cursed sword fed by the life force of infants] places no specific demands on material components; its true nourishment comes from the flesh, blood, and nascent souls of countless infants, coupled with a boundless sea of refined blood essence. The complete novel can be found at @udio-novel.com.