Chapter 1454 : Fallen Ink Qilin

At this point, Eldrin's brow furrowed slightly before quickly smoothing again.

If a Celestial Immortal were to set foot within, it would inevitably awaken the boundless killing intent of the Ancient Demon. Given their current low cultivation level, they should still be incapable of rousing such overwhelming malice.

At that very moment, numerous fiendish earth immortals had already closed in from the distant void, faintly sealing off all possible escape routes for the group.

"They're here already."

Eldrin (Person Name) furrowed his brow slightly before speaking, "Stay close behind me. If the situation turns dire, immediately activate the Sky-Soaring Shuttle (Magic Treasure) to make your escape."

As the words faded, Eldrin was the first to set foot upon the Demonfall Continent.

At the same time, the several dozen demonic path Earth Immortals encircling them all showed subtle shifts in their expressions.

A Grand Perfected Earth Immortal of the demonic path witnessed this scene and sneered coldly, "The Demonfall Continent is exceedingly perilous. Since ancient times, fewer than 1 in 10 who enter ever emerge alive."

"These few truly dare to step inside—indeed, newborn calves fear no tiger."

Another Earth Immortal demon cultivator performed a finger calculation, but after a moment, he shook his head and said, "The heavenly secrets within the Demonfall Continent are obscure and inscrutable. Even with my mastery of celestial divination, I cannot decipher them."

"Since they have already entered, there is no need for us to linger here. Our immediate priority is to pursue and eliminate the likes of Elder Zixuan and True Lord Pofu."

Upon hearing this, all the demonic cultivators nodded faintly, except for 1 whose expression remained shrouded in gloom.

If Eldrin were to lay eyes on this demon, he would undoubtedly recognize its origins.

This demonic sovereign bore the title of 'Soul-Refining Ancestor'. In ages past, he had once crossed blades with Eldrin in the Western Extremity Heavenly Domain. During that legendary confrontation, Eldrin inflicted grievous wounds upon him, even seizing 2 supreme-grade Chaos-Opening Magic Treasures from his possession.

At this moment, Soul Refining Elder watched Eldrin step into the Demonfall Continent, his heart seething with boundless resentment.

He cast a glance at the crowd and spoke, "Everyone, those individuals are utterly treacherous, adept at concealing their cultivation and ambushing us."

"Such a cunning and treacherous individual—I fear even the Demonfall Continent may not be able to contain him."

Upon hearing this, the demons all furrowed their brows slightly.

A Grand Perfection Earth Immortal of the demonic path, a revered ancestor, pondered briefly before shaking his head. "The Demonfall Continent is boundless. Now that they have concealed themselves within its expanse, pursuing them further would be no different from building castles in the air."

"If you wish to continue pursuing them, Fellow Daoist, you may proceed on your own."

"This..."

The Soul Refining Ancestor still harbored a sliver of resentment in his heart, yet he could only watch helplessly as the various demonic path ancestors departed.

With his own strength alone, he naturally dared not set foot on the Demonfall Road to pursue Eldrin (Person Name) and the others, leaving with nothing but bitter reluctance.

Meanwhile, the group had already set foot deep into the Demonfall Continent.

Eldrin advanced cautiously, sensing the power of the Demonic Fiend Qi (Spiritual Root) stirring within him. A faint crease formed between his brows as he murmured, "Stay alert. I sense this place holds no small danger."

"Hmm."

Everyone nodded slightly upon hearing this.

They continued along the ley line's course and soon arrived before a ley line node.

"What incredibly dense earth-vein spiritual energy—this must be a blessed cultivation ground."

Eldrin murmured under his breath, immediately striding toward that blessed cultivation ground.

But in that very instant, a savage roar erupted from the blessed land. A primordial beast shrouded in boundless black radiance was seen lunging toward Eldrin (Person Name).

"Hmm?"

In the blink of an eye, Eldrin’s eyes narrowed sharply as he raised his hand and struck out with a palm strike.

After the palms collided, Eldrin was forced back 3 consecutive steps, his hands tingling with numbness from the impact. Meanwhile, the ancient beast was sent flying backward from the force of the blow.

"What formidable physical strength."

Eldrin marveled inwardly, then turned his gaze toward the ancient beast that had struck. He beheld a primordial creature draped in obsidian armor, its head crowned with the true horns of a dragon.

The crowd was slightly taken aback as well, and Lyra (Person Name) couldn't help but exclaim, "The Ink Qilin?"

"That must be it."

Eldrin nodded, a flicker of curiosity appearing in his expression.

He had cultivated for over 2 100 1000 years, yet this was the first time he had ever laid eyes on a legendary Qilin.

As 1 of the True Spirits of Heaven and Earth, the Qilin (Primordial Sacred Beast) possesses origins of immeasurable antiquity. It is said their primordial ancestor was among the first batch of Innate Sacred Beings born at the dawn of creation within the Primordial Immortal Realm.

That Primordial Qilin possessed a status of incomparable nobility, once revered alongside the Candle Dragon and the Primordial Phoenix, acclaimed as the Progenitor of All Beasts. Its origins ranked among the most supreme existences across the 3,000 Immortal Domains.

Today, the Qilin Clan stands among the top 3 of all immortal races. This lineage boasts multiple Great Perfection Golden Immortals, with several having reached the pinnacle of Golden Immortal cultivation.

The Primordial Qilin's cultivation had reached the Quasi-Sage Realm, making him 1 of the most likely existences among the 3,000 Immortal Domains to break through to the realm of Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage.

It is said that the Kirin Ancestor possessed immeasurable power of virtue, to the extent that even the various Dao Ancestors and Immortal Sages were willing to treat him as an equal.

Unfortunately, the Qilin lineage never produced a single Dao Ancestor or Immortal Sage. As a result, this bloodline remained exceedingly low-profile, and their numbers fell far short of the True Dragons and Immortal Phoenixes' teeming multitudes.

Eldrin had cultivated to this day, having witnessed the slaying of a 9-Heaven True Dragon, suppressed the mightiest White Tiger, gazed upon the Azure Luan and Fire Phoenix, and even debated the Dao with the Northern Abyssal Black Tortoise. Yet this was the first time he had laid eyes upon a Qilin.

At this thought, Eldrin grew quite intrigued. He carefully examined the Ink Qilin before speaking, "With a cultivation base reaching the seventh level of Earth Immortal, you must be a pure-blooded Qilin. No wonder your physical body can match my strength."

"Roar—"

The Black Qilin let out a furious roar, lunging forward with boundless ferocious aura.

Seeing this, Eldrin shook his head and said, "The Qilin was originally an auspicious beast. Who would have thought it could also be corrupted and fall by the Demonic Fiend Qi?"

"You all provide support from the flanks. Leave it to me."

Eldrin’s voice fell as he fully unleashed his Primordial Indestructible Body, shrouding himself in chaotic mist. With a flick of his sleeve, he threw a horizontal punch forward.

In the blink of an eye, mountains crumbled and the earth split asunder, heralding the start of a breathtaking, monumental confrontation.

There was no denying that this Ink Qilin was truly formidable, with virtually no weaknesses in either its physical body or magical power. Moreover, bolstered by the overwhelming Demonic Fiend Qi (Spiritual Root), its desperate struggles resembled the frenzied rampage of an ancient primordial beast.

Fortunately, this Black Qilin lacked spiritual intelligence, relying solely on instinct in battle. It neither activated supernatural powers nor wielded treasures, thus failing to fully manifest its true strength.

After exchanging over a 100 moves, Eldrin finally gained the upper hand. He unleashed consecutive strikes with the Primordial Unyielding Fist, severely wounding the Midnight Qilin.

After grievously wounding the Black Qilin, Eldrin immediately suppressed it with his Primordial Chaos Grasping Hand, then activated the power of the Primordial Chaos Infinite rules to refine the fiendish energy and demonic aura of the Black Qilin.

Seeing this, Lyra (Person Name) couldn't help but ask, "You plan on keeping it?"

"The qilin is an auspicious beast, capable of coalescing the power of fortune. It is the optimal choice as a guardian spirit for our clan. Destroying it would be a profound waste."

Eldrin spoke slowly, his voice carrying the weight of countless years, "The path of cultivation is long and arduous, with each step fraught with peril. Yet, you have managed to reach the 9th-level of the Foundation Establishment stage in just 3 years—truly remarkable." He paused, his gaze sharpening. "However, the demonic energy within you grows increasingly unstable. If left unchecked, it will inevitably lead to a deviation." Yun Feiyan's expression shifted slightly, a flicker of unease crossing her features. "Senior, I..." "Silence!" Eldrin interrupted, raising a hand. "Do not speak. Close your eyes and focus your mind. I will guide you in circulating your spiritual energy." As he spoke, Eldrin channeled the Primordial Chaos rules, continuously refining the baleful aura and demonic energy within her.

Countless strands of baleful aura and demonic energy were being refined, and the Midnight Qilin let out agonized shrieks, writhing in relentless torment.

Yet Eldrin’s eyes gleamed with fervor as he declared, “Had it been any ordinary Earth Immortal in the late stage, their physical form would have long disintegrated under the infusion of my Primordial Chaos Unbounded Rule.”

"Yet not only did it endure, it grew even more robust through the tempering. Truly, the physical form of the Qilin race is extraordinary."

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