Chapter 1435 : Forging the Seven Extremities Sword

Having spoken thus, he immediately set to work arranging the formation [a structured array of energy used for defense, offense, or cultivation].

This Blessed Land was saturated with Golden Evil Qi [a potent, corrosive metallic energy], making it exceedingly difficult to establish ordinary Formation arrays within.

The group decided to utilize local resources, using the metal-attribute spiritual veins within the Blessed Land as a foundation to forge thirty-six Immortal Treasure artifacts.

Using these thirty-six Immortal Treasure as the Formation Eye [the core anchors of an array] and incorporating the Infernal Prison War Halberd, Eldrin Chen erected a rudimentary defensive Formation.

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

Seeing this, they continued to mine the spiritual veins and forge various Immortal Treasure and Formation Artifact [artifacts specifically designed to power and control formations]. These were prepared for later integration into the Blessed Land, laying the groundwork for its eventual complete refinement and control.

Only Nyssa Qu did not participate in this work. Having finally gathered the last required Primordial Era Desolate Spirit Inner Pill [the condensed life-essence core of a powerful ancient beast], her most urgent task was to advance her Seven Extremities Spirit-Slaying Sword.

Thus, time flowed like a river, and three thousand years passed in the blink of an eye.

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

With the Seven Extremities Spirit-Slaying Sword fully forged, Nyssa Qu's power underwent a monumental leap. Her combat prowess now surpassed that of Verdant Consort, reaching a level comparable to a Seventh Level Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to the seventh tier of the Earth Immortal realm]. This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio~novel.com.

"This Seven Extremities Spirit-Slaying Sword is truly Extraordinary," he remarked, his voice filled with awe.

Sensing the shift in Nyssa Qu's aura, Eldrin Chen could not help but feel a surge of astonishment.

Among his Dao Companions, Exquisite Jiang had opened a Twelve-Layered Heaven and Earth [a foundational cultivation realm of supreme quality]. With a cultivation base merely at the Second Level Earth Immortal Realm, she could already contend with a Seventh Level Earth Immortal—a testament to her heaven-defying talent.

Verdant Consort had opened a Ten-Layered Heaven [a high-tier foundational realm], stepping into the Forbidden Domain [a realm of power that defies conventional limits]. Her strength was sufficient to suppress two Sixth Level Earth Immortal cultivators, yet she was only comparable to a large portion of a Seventh Level Earth Immortal.

Nyssa Qu had initially opened a Ninefold Heaven [a foundational realm]. Before forging the Seven Extremities Spirit-Slaying Sword, her combat prowess was nearly on par with Verdant Consort's.

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

This was because Nyssa Qu's Innate Divine Ability [a powerful innate supernatural power], the 'Nine-Colored Immortal Radiance', was a supreme Divine Ability of the Mysterious Grade. It was said that in its complete form, it could even rival a Patriarch Level Divine Ability.

Relying on the Nine-Colored Immortal Radiance, the Seven Extremities Spirit-Slaying Sword, and her protective supreme treasure, the Wei Sea Heavenly Pearl, Nyssa Qu's combat strength and techniques were now no weaker than a Seventh Level Earth Immortal. Her only remaining shortcoming was a slightly inferior reserve of spiritual power.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen smiled faintly. "With Nyssa having forged the Seven Extremities Spirit-Slaying Sword, it seems our chances in the upcoming Battle of the Small Universe have increased by several degrees."

The others nodded in silent agreement. Without further words, they returned their focus to the meticulous crafting of the Immortal Treasure Formation Artifact [a powerful artifact designed to anchor and empower grand formations].

Thus, another three thousand years passed. Just as Eldrin Chen's Formation Artifact was nearing its final stage of refinement, a dazzling Immortal Radiance blossomed beyond the Blessed Land. A figure clad in black robes strode forth through the light.

"This is..."

The moment the newcomer stepped into the Blessed Land, he sensed something amiss. His expression shifted slightly, and he immediately made his way toward the heart of the sanctuary.

He had not traveled far before he beheld Eldrin Chen and the others standing by the shore of the Immortal Pool.

At the sight of them, the man let out a sinister cackle. "Heh heh heh... So Patriarch expended great effort to grievously 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."

With those words, the old man summoned a demonic sword and unleashed a slash toward the group.

"The Heavenly Demon Immortal-Slaying Sword?"

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

This Heavenly Demon Immortal-Slaying Sword was a renowned Immortal Sword of great infamy within the Myriad Heavens. In ages past, a blade of its lineage had also existed within the Purple Seal Realm, where it was revered as the foremost among the Ten Great Demon Swords.

This sword uses Heavenly Demons [powerful demons from the higher realms] as its forging material. Since such demons are exceedingly rare in the mortal world, crafting it there is an immense challenge.

However, within the Immortal Domain, these demons are as common as dust, making this sword a frequent sight there.

Common, however, does not equate to weakness. The Heavenly Demon Immortal-Slaying Sword before them had refined three thousand Heavenly Demons, its primary sword spirit being an existence at the Earth Immortal Realm [a high level of immortal cultivation]. Its power had already ascended to the domain of a High-Grade World-Opening Treasure [a top-tier artifact capable of shaping worlds].

Eldrin Chen dared not be negligent. He immediately activated the defensive Formation [a structured array of energy for protection or attack]. The Infernal Prison War Halberd surged upward, clashing spectacularly with the Heavenly Demon Immortal-Slaying Sword.

In that instant, the Blessed Land [a land imbued with potent spiritual energy] was crisscrossed with sword energy, boundless Fiendish Energy [the corrupt, demonic counterpart to spiritual energy] roiling outwards.

"Indeed, it is Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm]," Exquisite Jiang murmured inwardly, her hand twitching, ready to intervene. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audi0-n0vel.c0m.

Seeing this, Exquisite Jiang prepared to step in.

Yet, Eldrin Chen gave a slight shake of his head, silently stopping her from joining the fray.

"Heh, heh, heh..."

The demonic figure, witnessing their stand, sneered with a vicious grin. "Six fledglings at the Early-stage Earth Immortal realm, thinking to block this venerable one with nothing but a crude Formation?"

"This war halberd's power is truly formidable, ranking among the finest even amongst World-Opening Treasure. I presume it was with this treasure that you ambushed and slew the Primordial Tiger?"

"Today, this Patriarch is in a generous mood. Hand over that treasure, and I shall let you depart unharmed. What say you?"

"Hah—"

Eldrin Chen merely responded with a cold sneer. Demonic Cultivator were notorious for their treachery and broken promises. If he were foolish enough to trust a demonic fiend's words, his two hundred thousand years of life would have been lived in vain.

Thus, without uttering a word, he continuously channeled the Formation to command the Infernal Prison War Halberd, using it to parry the fiend's relentless assaults.

The fiend's strength was precisely as they had anticipated—a Demonic Cultivator who had reached the Earth Immortal Great Perfection realm.

Judging by the aura he exuded and the force behind his strikes, he had likely opened Sixfold Heaven [a measure of a cultivator's foundational strength and potential]. Of course, there was no guarantee he wasn't concealing his 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, they could not be certain of achieving a complete victory.

Even if they fought a grueling battle to its conclusion, the outcome would likely be mutual devastation.

In the end, even if they emerged victorious, Eldrin Chen might lose one or two of his Dao companions. And should the fiend be defeated, it would be exceedingly difficult for them to prevent his escape and deliver a final, killing blow.

Therefore, Eldrin Chen was content to let the Formation [a defensive or offensive array of power] drain the demon's spiritual energy, waiting at his ease to fight a worn-out foe.

"Clever lad."

Seeing their stubborn resistance, the demon sneered coldly, "Do you truly believe this broken Formation can hold this venerable one at bay?"

"Since you refuse to see reason, then you shall all die."

"Once the Patriarch shatters this formation, I will make you beg for a death you cannot have!"

With those words, the demon relentlessly drove the Heavenly Demon Immortal-Slaying Sword [a demonic blade famed for slaying immortals] against the Formation, and with a flick of his sleeve, unleashed a blood-red saber and a blood-red sword to join the assault.

As the paired blade and sword descended, Eldrin Chen channeled the Formation to withstand them, feeling a surge of potent Fiendish Energy [the corrupt spiritual power wielded by demons and malevolent cultivators] crash against his defenses.

He took a closer look and could not help but pause in mild astonishment.

By the heavens! The saber was the 'Heavenly Demon Blood-Refining Divine Blade' [a demonic weapon that refines its power through bloodshed] and the sword was the 'Sea of Blood Infant Soul Sword' [a cursed blade forged from the souls of sacrificed infants]—both were among the Purple Seal Realm's most infamous Ten Great Demon Weapons [a legendary set of ten supremely evil artifacts].

Weapons of such legendary and rare infamy in the Purple Seal Realm seemed almost commonplace within this Immortal Domain [a higher realm of existence where immortals dwell].

A single Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm] demonic fiend had actually managed to simultaneously refine three High-Grade World-Opening Treasure [a supreme-grade treasure capable of cleaving open a new world] level demonic weapons.

Of course, when Demonic Cultivator [practitioners who cultivate using malevolent and often bloody methods] refine Demonic Treasure [artifacts imbued with corruptive, demonic power], their requirements for the quality of the base materials are often not stringent. Instead, they primarily rely on specific Fiendish Energy [a malevolent and corrupt form of spiritual energy] resources.

For instance, the Heavenly Demon Blood-Refining Divine Blade [a demonic blade forged from the souls of Heavenly Demons and refined with human essence-blood] requires only the souls of Heavenly Demons and the essence-blood of the Human Race. Similarly, the Sea of Blood Infant Soul Sword [a cursed sword fed by the flesh, blood, and nascent souls of countless infants] places little demand on material components; its power is drawn from the boundless sea of infantile flesh, blood, and nascent souls required for its creation. Continue your cultivation journey at site: audio-novel.com.