Chapter 52 : The Violet Roc's Demise

Having lost its Demon Core [the condensed essence of a demonic beast's power], its own magical power was diminished by more than half. Coupled with the exhaustion from the bitter battle, it now struggled to even activate the Golden Roc Blade [a Third Rank Magical Artifact]. Naturally, it was utterly no match for Elara Lin.

After Eldrin Chen consumed a Restoration Pill [a pill that restores spiritual energy and vitality] and recovered half of his True Essence [the refined foundational energy of a cultivator], he once again summoned the Violet Light Mirror. From that moment, it became the creature's death knell.

It must be said that Eldrin Chen possessed a keen talent for battle, always able to seize the fleeting opportunity at the critical moment.

The Violet Sanctum Demonic Roc had just expended great effort to break free from the Weak Water Long Ribbon [a divine ability that manifests as a suppressive, watery ribbon] and flee for its life. Eldrin seized that instant, unleashing the Violet Light Mirror to ensnare it, causing a crucial delay. That single moment of delay spelled the difference between life and death.

Elara Lin once more channeled the Icy Jade Spirit-Congealing Curse [a freezing curse that congeals spiritual energy], encasing the roc in ice. This time, its depleted reserves proved insufficient; it could no longer break free.

"Huummm—"

The hum of a sword rang out. A flicker of primal fear flashed in the eyes of the Violet Sanctum Demonic Roc, but it was too late for any further action. Its head was severed clean from its body.

After slaying two Violet Sanctum Demonic Beasts, Elara Lin did not pause to rest. She hastily swallowed a Third-Rank Pill [a pill of the third rank, used to restore magical power] to replenish her energy and immediately urged her magical treasure upwards, joining the high-altitude battle.

At that very moment, Exquisite Jiang seized the opening to break the stalemate. The Heaven-Void Immortal-Slaying Sword transformed into a sword radiance hundreds of Zhang-lengths [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters] long. With a resonant *clang*, it bisected a Violet Sanctum Mid Stage [the middle stage of the Violet Sanctum cultivation realm] demonic wolf in the void.

Seeing the tide of battle had turned and that continuing to fight would endanger their own lives, the Purple-Spotted Wolf King let out a mournful, furious howl. It turned and fled towards the distant horizon. Seizing the chance, the two Violet Sanctum Realm Thunderclap Great Rocs also broke away and made their escape. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audi novel.com.

"Hmph—" [a sound of disdain or anger]

Seeing the great demon beast flee, Exquisite Jiang's eyes instantly sharpened. Merging her body with her sword, she transformed into a dazzling streak of sword light and gave chase.

Elara Lin was about to pursue as well, but the Old Patriarch could finally hold on no longer. A swarm of Thunderclap Great Roc broke through the Solar Fire Soul-Burning Formation and surged out from within.

In this battle, Eternal Profound Chen had rendered an immense service. He alone had held off over thirty Thunderclap Great Roc, not only for more than two Ke-time [one Ke-time equals fifteen minutes], but had even slain four or five of them, playing a pivotal role in securing this great victory.

By this point, the emergence of these Foundation Establishment demon beasts could no longer alter the course of the battle. Elara Lin personally took action, slaughtering the Second Rank beasts and swiftly routed them into a full retreat.

With the demon beasts in disarray, the Demon Race scattered and fled. The cultivators pressed their advantage, pursuing and cutting them down as they ran.

Eldrin Chen did not join the chase. He hurriedly made his way to the Central of the now-dispersing Solar Fire Soul-Burning Formation to find the Old Patriarch.

He found Eternal Profound Chen covered in blood, his face pale and weak. It was clear his True Essence [the refined life-force energy cultivated by adepts] was nearly exhausted. The sight truly alarmed him.

"Old Granduncle, are you alright?"

Eldrin Chen rushed to support the Old Granduncle, hastily feeding him several healing pills, followed by a Restoration Pill [a pill that rapidly restores spiritual energy and vitality].

"I am not dead yet." Old Patriarch finally caught his breath, revealing a weak smile. "That ancient bronze pagoda and the Solar Fire Soul-Burning Formation [a defensive formation that channels solar fire to incinerate souls] truly are effective."

"Those wretched beasts tried to surround and overwhelm me, but they could not breach my defensive magical treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators]. If not for my True Essence [the refined, foundational energy of a cultivator] running low, I could have slain a few more of them."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen finally let out a sigh of relief.

Although Old Patriarch was severely injured and his spiritual energy [the vital energy that flows through all living things] was nearly depleted, he had not sustained any truly fatal wounds.

However, from overexerting his power, the meridians [the energy channels within a cultivator's body] of Old Patriarch had suffered minor damage once more. It would likely take several more years of recuperation for him to return to his peak condition.

The demon beasts [monstrous creatures that absorb spiritual energy, often hostile to cultivators] were routed. The cultivators pursued them relentlessly for half a day, leaving the wilderness strewn with demonic corpses before the battle finally concluded.

A little over one Shichen-time [one Shichen-time equals two hours] later, a streak of sword light tore through the sky. Exquisite Jiang descended to the ground and tossed down the carcass of a Thunderclap Demonic Roc [a powerful, lightning-attuned demonic bird of prey].

Elara Lin hurried forward to meet her. "Master, what happened?" she asked anxiously.

Exquisite Jiang shook her head. "It escaped."

Elara Lin offered a slight smile, her gaze falling upon the remains of the Thunderclap Great Roc. "Although we failed to eliminate that persistent threat, the Purple-Spotted Wolf King [a cunning and powerful alpha demon wolf], slaying four Violet Sanctum Demonic Beast [demonic beasts possessing power equivalent to a Violet Sanctum realm cultivator] in one battle is still a decisive victory."

As her words fell, a note of regret colored her voice. "Yet, this battle saw the fall of seven Foundation Establishment cultivators, and the casualties among Vital Essence Refinement cultivators exceeded eight hundred souls."

"Fortunately, we obtained four Violet Sanctum Demon Core this time, sufficient to refine four batches of Foundation Establishment Pill."

Demonic beasts at the Violet Sanctum Realm possess profound cultivation, having already transformed their True Essence [refined life-force energy] into magical power. The Inner Pill [core of power] of such great demons contains a wisp of Creation [life-giving, generative] power, which can be used to substitute for the primary ingredient in refining Foundation Establishment Pill.

With Exquisite Jiang's own alchemical skill, these four batches of Foundation Establishment Pill should yield at least fifteen pills, enough to compensate for the fallen Foundation Establishment Cultivator with some to spare.

"Hmm." Exquisite Jiang nodded, yet a chill flickered deep within her eyes. "This ambush by the demonic beasts nearly led to disaster."

"I fear someone within our ranks leaked the information." For more chapters, visit http://www . audio-novel.com for the complete novel.

Upon hearing this, Elara Lin's gaze also turned sharp with killing intent. "Upon our return, I will make the arrangements. Every Foundation Establishment Cultivator on Heavenly Ruins Mountain must undergo questioning on the Heart-Questioning Platform."

The Heart-Questioning Platform was a Third Rank Superior Grade special magical artifact forged by Exquisite Jiang. It could discern the truth in a cultivator's words. Any individual harboring treacherous intentions would inevitably reveal themselves upon its platform, provided their cultivation had not reached the Violet Sanctum Realm.

Exquisite Jiang gave another nod, reining in her sliver of murderous intent. Her gaze swept over Eldrin Chen and Eternal Profound Chen, and she spoke with measured calm.

"Those two performed admirably."

Without further discussion, the group began organizing the cleanup of the battlefield.

In this battle, Heavenly Ruins Mountain had slain over ten thousand demonic beasts. The number of beasts at the Foundation Establishment Stage alone exceeded seventy. The spoils of war—pelts, bones, flesh, and blood—were beyond counting, making the task of gathering these materials a laborious and time-consuming affair.

While the others were occupied with the cleanup, Exquisite Jiang and her companion flew to the peak of Dire Wolf Mountain and located the Spirit Pool [a concentrated pool of spiritual liquid] nourished by this Spiritual Vein.

A first-rank Spiritual Vein [a vein of earth that gathers and radiates spiritual energy] gives birth to a spiritual eye. A Second Rank Spiritual Vein can nurture a Spirit Spring [a flowing spring of spiritual water]. Only within a Third-order Spiritual Vein can the precious Spirit Pool be born, providing for the cultivation of Violet Sanctum Cultivator.

Dire Wolf Mountain had been occupied by the Wolf Demonic Tribe for many years. The reason it could nurture three Violet Sanctum Demonic Wolf was precisely because of this Third Rank Superior Grade Spiritual Vein supplying their cultivation.

Exquisite Jiang gazed at the Spirit Pool before her. It measured three Zhang-length [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters] in diameter, its Glazed spiritual liquid emitting a pure, radiant aura.

"Although the spiritual energy of this Spirit Pool cannot compare to Heavenly Ruins Mountain, among all the Third-order Spiritual Vein in Chu Nation, it would likely rank within the top ten."

As she spoke, a glimmer of delight shone in her eyes.

A Spiritual Vein of this caliber, if located deep within the heartland of Chu Nation, could serve as the ancestral land for a top-tier Violet Sanctum Immortal Clan, something even a Violet Sanctum Patriarch would covet.

Elara Lin, feeling the dense spiritual energy within the Spirit Pool, could not help but suggest, "This Spiritual Vein is incredibly valuable. Should we set up a protective formation and have me stationed here to guard it?"

"We cannot hold it." Exquisite Jiang shook her head, her tone definitive. "The Heavenly Python Demon King is only three hundred thousand Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] away. If we split our forces between two locations, we only increase the risk of being defeated one by one."

Upon hearing this, Elara Lin sighed helplessly. "After all the effort to capture this place, we still have to leave it for the Demon Race."

"Silly girl." Exquisite Jiang offered a gentle smile. "As long as our people remain, we who took this place once can surely take it a second time." Visit audi novel.com to enjoy the complete series.