Chapter 898 : Trapped in the Precious Furnace, Refined by Demonic Flames

Boom—

Beyond the Zhou Heavenly Star Archipelago, the various Human Race Nascent Souls had gathered, their expressions exceedingly grave as they stared at the great demonic formation before them.

Lyra (Person Name) and the other primordial spirits unleashed their attacks 1 after another. Streaks of pure yang spiritual treasures shook the heavens and the earth, yet they remained unable to breach this Great Demonic Formation.

"Spare yourself the futile effort."

Saint Lord Dorian (Person Name) let out a sigh as he gazed at the grand formation within the Zhou Heavenly Star Archipelago. "This formation is anchored by the Demon-Suppressing Crucible, and was forged with the full might of the demon race."

"Even a Demigod Ancestor (Cultivation Realm) would be incapable of breaking it open."

Upon hearing this, everyone’s expressions shifted slightly. The master of the Southern Sea Glazed Palace also nodded, then sighed and said, "With our current strength, we simply lack the capability to break this formation."

"The only course now is to gather the 7 treasure gourds and harness the power of the 7 Treasures Gourd Formation to possibly break through the local defensive arrays here."

"Amitabha Buddha."

The Demon-Subduing Monk sighed, his expression tinged with sorrow. "The Orange Gourd has yet to emerge into the world, Fellow Daoist Li Fire still requires 2 100 years to recover, and I fear Fellow Daoist Returning Abyss may not endure much longer."

"Eldrin..." Lyra's heart trembled, yet she spoke aloud: "My husband has cultivated the supreme Primordial Chaos magic power, and is further protected by Life magic power. No demon or monster could possibly slay him."

Daoist Zixiao, however, felt uneasy in his heart and couldn't help shaking his head. "With the 9 Nether Demon Lord using the Demon-Subduing Crucible as the formation's core to set up the peerless Refining Immortal Array, I'm afraid even a Demigod Ancestor (Cultivation Realm) wouldn't be able to withstand it."

"Though your cultivation is truly heaven-defying, Brother Guixu, once trapped in this formation for an extended period, I fear even you may not endure."

Hearing this, everyone’s hearts grew exceedingly heavy. By their estimation, under the refinement of such a terrifying Soul-Refining Grand Formation, even an ordinary Demigod Ancestor (Cultivation Realm) would struggle to endure for more than 2 or 3 100 years.

Only those powerful quasi-immortals who pursued the path of physical ascension and specialized in cultivating immortal bodies could possibly withstand its refinement.

Although Eldrin possessed Life Force and was even blessed with Primordial Chaos Magic Power, granting him an impervious physique immune to all evils, it was estimated that he still could not surpass the Demigod Ancestor.

At this thought, the esteemed Dorian (Person Name) heaved a sigh and said, "Then let us set the limit at 2 100 years."

2 100 years later, Tianqi Daojun would likely have mostly recovered from his injuries, and the Palace Master of Li Fire Palace would also return fully healed.

"When the time comes, whether we can gather all 7 treasure gourds or not, we must take action to break the formation and rescue our fellow Daoist of the Returning Abyss."

The assembled Dao Lords couldn't help but nod in agreement upon hearing this. Haoyuan Dao Lord immediately declared, "Then it's settled. We shall reconvene in 2 100 years."

Unable to breach the demonic formation, Lyra (Person Name) felt an immense weight in her heart.

She gazed in the direction of the Zhou Tian Star Archipelago, unable to move for a long while, her heart growing increasingly heavy and unsettled.

Had Eldrin not pushed them aside earlier, they too would have fallen into the Demon-Purging Furnace, and it was uncertain whether they could have endured it.

The 2 had journeyed together for over 2 1000 years, yet this was the first time they found themselves separated by vast distances. This profound sense of helplessness settled like lead in her heart.

“Lyra (Person Name)…”

Yan Zijie approached and grasped her hand, unable to refrain from saying, "My husband’s cultivation has reached the pinnacle of creation, and his life force magic power is nothing less than the supreme power that points directly to the Great Dao."

"Do not worry too much. Even a cultivator at the ninth level of the Primordial Spirit would be incapable of slaying him."

"Indeed." Dorian (Person Name) also took a deep breath before speaking, "The most urgent matter now is to swiftly locate the seventh Treasure Gourd."

"Only then can we be confident in rescuing the Abyss and completely quelling this calamity."

"I understand."

Lyra closed her eyes, then turned around and said, "Let's go back."

Meanwhile, within the Zhou Heavenly Stars Archipelago.

Upon the Solar Divine Island, within an incomparably magnificent underground fire vein, stood a pitch-black treasure furnace.

Beside the precious cauldron, the 9 Serenities Demon Lord, accompanied by 18 demonic path primordial spirits, was channeling all his energy to activate the formation and the cauldron, relentlessly refining Eldrin (Person Name).

Within the treasure furnace, Eldrin sat cross-legged amidst the roaring flames, his brow serene as he calmly observed the scene.

18 Soul Primordials joined forces, channeling the power of tens of thousands of spirit islands. With the Demon-Suppressing Crucible as the formation’s core, they deployed the Immortal-Refining Grand Array. Such an extravagant scheme—this 9 Nethers Demon Venerable truly spares no expense.

Eldrin murmured, his expression utterly serene.

He had cultivated 5 supreme powers: 'Pure Yang Fire,' 'Profound Abyss Water,' 'Primordial Chaos Gold,' 'All-Creating Earth,' and 'Life-Giving Wood.' Any 1 of these 5 powers was a peerless force that directly pointed to the Great Dao.

如今他又将五种法力融合归一，修出了旷古绝今的混元法力，不敢说战力处于元神之境无敌，但保命之力绝对是无出其右。

After cultivating 5 supreme powers, he had developed significant resistance to various esoteric forces.

The Extraterrestrial Demon Clan dispatched a full 18 Nascent Soul demon cultivators, unleashing various True Flames, Demonic Waters, and other lethal magical energies to refine him.

However, the quality of this magical power was far inferior to Eldrin's supreme cultivation. Once it invaded Eldrin's body, it crumbled instantly upon encountering his Primordial Chaos Magical Energy, utterly failing to inflict any significant damage upon him.

Even the Immortal-Refining Flames, amplified by the grand formation within this Demon-Purging Furnace, proved drastically less effective against Eldrin. With the constant restoration of his life force, the flames could do nothing to harm him.

Thus tempered by the true flame, 30 years passed in the blink of an eye. Yet not only had Eldrin (Person Name) not been completely refined, even his aura showed no significant weakening.

In fact, Eldrin's aura was growing increasingly vigorous instead. Having been tempered by the Refining Immortal Flames, his physical body had shed impurities to retain purity, becoming remarkably more powerful.

"Primordial Spirit, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm) physical body."

That day, Eldrin opened his eyes, a trace of serenity gleaming within them.

For 30 years, he had not been refined by the 9 Netherworlds Demonic Lord. Instead, harnessing the Immortal-Refining Flame, he had forged the black dragon into a single Flesh-Blood Treasure Elixir.

After absorbing the Black Dragon's flesh and blood essence, his physical body advanced by leaps and bounds, finally reaching a level comparable to that of the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm).

At this stage, Eldrin's physical strength alone was sufficient to contend against a Primordial Spirit, Late Stage expert, falling only slightly short of the supreme physique of the 9 Nether Demon Lord.

With his formidable mana and divine abilities, Eldrin even felt he might be capable of contending against a Ninth-Level Primordial Spirit cultivator.

It is likely that even if he cannot match a supreme soul like the 9 Serenities Demon Sovereign—whose physical body and magical power have both reached the Great Perfection of the Soul—he should be more than a match for ordinary ninth-level Soul cultivators.

"Damn it, this man is so hard to kill!"

Outside the Demon-Subduing Furnace, the 9 Netherfiend Sovereign’s expression turned grave as he watched the Immortal-Refining Flame fail to eliminate Eldrin.

He took a deep breath, then declared in a resonant voice, "Attendants, fetch the Blood Sea Gourd for me."

My lord!

Upon hearing this, the faces of all the demons shifted.

The Blood Sea Gourd was an exceptionally malevolent demonic treasure. To forge it, the 9 Netherfiend Sovereign of old had even callously sacrificed the hundreds of millions of living souls upon an entire star.

You must understand, that was an entire star. Even if it couldn’t compare to a top-tier world like the Zi Realm, it still teemed with countless living beings.

Now refined entirely into the Blood Sea Gourd, its sinister and domineering nature was laid bare.

Chapter 1: The Abandoned Disciple The icy rain fell like shattered jade, each drop piercing through Lin Xuan's tattered robes. Clutching his broken dantian, he stumbled through the muddy path of the outer sect, his face a mask of blood and rain. "Trash like you deserves to die!" A sneering voice echoed from the memory of his defeat just hours prior. "A mere Foundation Establishment cultivator daring to covet the core disciple position?" Lin Xuan's fingers dug into the mud. 3 years. For 3 years he had served the Azure Cloud Sect faithfully, only to be reduced to this - a dantian-shattered cripple abandoned at the mountain's foot. Just as despair threatened to consume him, a warm current suddenly surged from the jade pendant at his chest - his only inheritance from his deceased parents. [Ding! Host's bloodline detected. Primordial Chaos Scripture activating...] Lin Xuan's vision went black. When he regained consciousness, he found himself in a nebulous space where golden characters swirled like dancing dragons: "Heaven and Earth as the cauldron The myriad beings as medicine Refine the Primordial Chaos Transcend the cosmic dao" A thunderous roar erupted within his body. The shattered meridians began reconstructing themselves at visible speed, while the broken dantian reformed into a swirling vortex of 9-colored light. [Primordial Chaos Body established. Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Realm, 5th layer] Lin Xuan's eyes snapped open, golden light flashing within their depths. The surrounding spiritual energy surged toward him like whales gulping seawater. He gazed at the distant mountain peaks of the Azure Cloud Sect, his voice cold as ice: "Just you wait. I'll return soon enough." Chapter 2: Mysterious Realm 3 days later, deep within the Blackwind Mountain Range. Lin Xuan moved like a phantom between ancient trees. The Primordial Chaos Scripture circulated autonomously, each step drawing in vast amounts of spiritual energy. "According to the jade pendant's guidance, there should be a mysterious realm nearby." Suddenly, spatial ripples emerged ahead. A hidden stone door materialized from the void, carved with mysterious runes that pulsed with ancient energy. "Open!" Lin Xuan channeled the Primordial Chaos Qi. The stone door rumbled open, revealing a cavern filled with dazzling treasures. In the center floated a crimson longsword wreathed in dragon-shaped flames - the Dragon Flame Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure). To its right sat a jade slip radiating 9-colored light - the 9 Revolutions Nirvana Technique (Cultivation Method). But before Lin Xuan could approach, a sharp laugh cut through the air: "Well done finding this treasure trove, boy! Now hand over your life!" 7 black-robed figures descended from above, their leader at Golden Core realm, the rest at Foundation Establishment. Lin Xuan's gaze turned icy: "Scram." "Arrogant fool!" The leader snorted coldly, striking out with a palm strike that condensed into a massive black handprint. Just as the attack was about to land, the Dragon Flame Sword of the Returning Abyss suddenly trembled, transforming into a crimson beam that merged into Lin Xuan's brow. [Bound successfully with the Dragon Flame Sword of the Returning Abyss. Cultivation breakthrough to Golden Core realm!] A sword cry echoed through the cavern as Lin Xuan pointed forward. The 7 black-robed figures instantly vaporized into nothingness. He reached for the jade slip, countless cultivation methods flooding his consciousness. A faint smile finally appeared on his lips: "It begins."