Chapter 1580 : Shattered Formation, Rising Demons

With the loss of the Primordial Desolation Dragon as an ally, Vorgath's heart grew increasingly grim.

He saw him flick his sleeves, unleashing the Myriad Demons Ancient Bell to shield himself with this Taiyi Demonic Treasure [a supreme-grade demonic artifact], then activated his innate supreme divine ability, manifesting billions of slaughterous rays of light that cascaded down.

"Beware! This is the Myriad Tribulations Demonic Light [a demonic light capable of inflicting countless calamities]!"

Witnessing the infinite demonic light descending, Xuan Yu the Immortal's expression turned gravely solemn as he warned the others, then channeled a stellar supreme divine ability to protect himself.

Eldrin Chen also summoned the Primordial Chaos True Aura [a protective aura of primordial chaos], firmly shielding Yvonne the Violet Consort and the others behind him, successfully withstanding Vorgath's full-force strike.

At that very moment, the void trembled violently, erupting with a blindingly brilliant radiance. The Three Demons Slaying Immortals Sword Formation shuddered fiercely, then was suddenly shattered in one fell swoop, forcibly torn asunder.

They saw Zixuan the Daoist, Li Yan Divine Spirit, and the Vajra Arhat [an enlightened Buddhist monk of immense power], each suppressing one of the dazzling demonic swords, breaking out from within the formation.

"Hahaha!"

Seeing the three break free from the formation, Xuan Yu the Immortal felt a slight measure of relief in his heart and laughed heartily, "Demon! What other tricks do you have left?"

Witnessing this scene, Vorgath's heart sank.

His Three Demons Slaying Immortals Sword Formation [a legendary formation said to be invincible against any foe less than three Great Perfected Immortals], renowned for being unassailable by any less than three Great Perfected Immortals, ultimately could not withstand the combined assault of three powerful Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended halfway to the Celestial Immortal realm] experts.

The Violet Firmament Divine Thunder [a supreme divine thunder technique born from the primordial firmament] of Zixuan the Daoist, the Southern Brilliance Li Fire [a divine flame of ultimate brilliance from the southern heavens] of Li Yan Divine Spirit, and even the Buddhist divine abilities of Vajra Arhat [an Arhat who has attained a body as indestructible as a Vajra, or diamond], all possessed immense power to suppress demonic treasures.

Joining forces, the trio not only shattered the Three Demons Slaying Immortals Formation but also managed to suppress the three World-Opening Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade magical treasure of legendary power, said to have been used to cleave apart chaos at the dawn of creation].

Seeing the situation turn dire, Vorgath realized the tide of battle had irrevocably turned. Faced with the relentless siege, he understood his chances of victory were dwindling to nothing.

With this realization, Vorgath shielded himself with the Myriad Demons Bell [a primordial bell forged from the essence of countless demons] and prepared to flee into the void. Yet, in that very instant, he felt the fabric of space congeal and lock, becoming so dense that even he could not tear it open.

"Disaster!"

Vorgath's heart sank. From within the endless dimensions of the void, a resplendent ancient mirror slowly rotated into view. A formidable spatial force radiated from it, sealing the entire expanse of void space.

The power of a Four-Rune World-Opening Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade magical treasure of legendary power, said to have been used to cleave apart chaos at the dawn of creation] far exceeded his expectations, trapping even the present Vorgath and preventing his swift escape.

Even more alarming, the Yin-Yang Void Mirror [a supreme treasure mirror that governs the forces of Yin, Yang, and Void] erupted with a blinding Primordial Magnetism Void Light [a primal light born from the fundamental magnetic forces of the void], which firmly anchored his Myriad Demons Bell [a primordial bell forged from the essence of countless demons] in place.

This Myriad Demons Bell [a primordial bell forged from the essence of countless demons] was a supreme-grade Primordial Immortal Weapon [a weapon forged in the primordial chaos, possessing power that transcends ordinary immortal artifacts] of the demonic path. Forged entirely from Netherworld Demonic Gold [a legendary, indestructible metal smelted in the deepest netherworld], it was considered an impervious defensive treasure. Yet, this very property made it uniquely vulnerable to suppression by the Yin-Yang Void Mirror [a supreme treasure mirror that governs the forces of Yin, Yang, and Void].

"Break open for me!"

Seeing the Myriad Demons Bell [a powerful demonic bell artifact] being restrained, Vorgath immediately mobilized all his power, striving to wrench the Myriad Demons Bell free.

Yet how could the others allow him to escape so easily? In that instant, they struck in succession. The Kui Ox Heavenly Drum [a divine drum imbued with the power of the mythical Kui Ox], the Supreme Unity Thunder Abyss Myriad Tribulations Sword [a sword channeling the supreme unity of thunder from the abyss to unleash myriad calamities], the Nine Heavens Silver River Star Sand Sword [a sword forged from the star-sand of the Silver River spanning the Nine Heavens], the Tai Gold War Halberd [an ancient war halberd crafted from primordial Tai Gold], and other Primordial Immortal Weapon [weapons of immense power forged in the primordial era] slammed into him one after another.

In the mere span of a breath, Vorgath was sent flying, blood spraying from his wounds. Before he could even catch his breath, he realized the Myriad Demons Bell had already been seized away.

In this moment of dire peril, Vorgath frantically activated his divine abilities to counter the onslaught while simultaneously trying to summon the Myriad Souls Banner [a sinister banner that traps and commands countless souls] to aid him.

Yet Nyssa Qu, Verdant Consort, and the others were no pushovers. The four women joined forces, channeling their power into the World-Opening Supreme Treasure [a treasure of supreme rank said to possess the power to cleave open worlds], and had long since completely suppressed that Myriad Souls Banner.

Nyssa Qu further unleashed her profound divine ability, 'Nine-Colored Immortal Light' [a radiant technique of nine hues with purifying and refining properties], thoroughly refining the Myriad Souls Banner. The myriad malevolent spirits trapped within the banner's folds were utterly annihilated, reduced to ashes.

"I refuse to accept this!"

Witnessing this scene, a torrent of hatred surged within Vorgath's heart, his gaze blazing with overwhelming killing intent. Driven to the brink of madness, he did not hesitate to activate a self-maiming forbidden art to forcibly amplify his own magic power, then charged desperately into the depths of the void.

"You shall not escape!"

The group immediately urged their immortal swords and rare treasures forward to attack, only to find Vorgath let out a sinister laugh. His physical body abruptly exploded, transforming into a sky-filling shower of filthy blood that scattered in all directions.

The treasures closest to him—Yi Lei Yuan Myriad Tribulation Sword [a supreme sword containing the power of thunder and tribulation], the Nine Heavens Silver River Star Sand Sword, the Tai Gold War Halberd, and even the Sky-Severing Twin Swords—were all contaminated by the vile blood. In an instant, their spiritual essence was severely damaged. "Damn it, it's the Demonic Blood Pollution Art!"

As his treasures were suddenly fouled, Xuan Yu the Immortal paled slightly, his face contorting with fury. The Demonic Blood Pollution Art [a malevolent demonic technique where the cultivator detonates their own flesh and blood essence] is an extremely vicious demonic path method. By cultivating this art, a demonic cultivator can explode their own physical body and vital essence, transforming it into a supremely Yin and utterly evil corrupting blood.

This blood can defile a cultivator's flesh and Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], and it also has a powerful suppressive effect against Immortal Treasure [supreme-grade enchanted artifacts] and rare treasures. It is a method that harms others without benefiting oneself, typically used only by demonic cultivators in a final, desperate struggle.

Now, Vorgath did not hesitate to sacrifice the Taiyi Demonic Body [a powerful demonic physique] he had cultivated for many years, using it as an offering to pollute the group's Immortal Treasure. This immediately caused the spiritual essence of several Primordial Immortal Weapon [weapons from the dawn of creation] and the World-Opening Supreme Treasure to suffer great loss.

With the exception of the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, the other Primordial Immortal Weapon were all affected to varying degrees, their power significantly diminished for the time being.

"Whoosh—"

After destroying his own demonic body and polluting several Primordial Immortal Weapon, Vorgath's Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] instantly transformed into a streak of ghostly light and shot away, desperate to escape with his life.

The group's expressions changed drastically. Having lost their key Primordial Immortal Weapon, and given the speed of Vorgath's Primordial Spirit, they could no longer completely cut off his retreat.

Yet, at that very moment, Eldrin Chen let out a cold laugh and declared, "And where do you think you're fleeing to?"

"Clang—"

In a single Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time], a crisp, clear sound rang out.

A blindingly brilliant arc of saber light cleaved through the void, instantly annihilating the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] of Vorgath.

Then, the saber light circled once in the void before flying back and vanishing into a simple, ancient-looking gourd before him.

"The Tempest God-Slaying Gourd."

Witnessing this, everyone present let out a collective, heavy sigh of relief.

Xuan Yu the Immortal could not help but glance at Eldrin Chen, his voice tinged with envy. "Fellow Daoist, your cultivation realm is not exceedingly high, yet you possess such a wealth of treasures. It truly fills me with admiration. Might I ask if you are a Holy Son from some Grotto-Heaven [a blessed, secluded paradise realm], or perhaps a distinguished disciple of a supreme sect?"

Eldrin Chen did not answer directly, offering only a faint smile. "These are but trifling treasures, hardly worth mentioning. They pale in comparison to the profound depth of your own spiritual power, Fellow Daoist."

Seeing this, Xuan Yu Star Lord said nothing more on the matter.

After tidying up the battlefield, the group returned to the vast cosmos of the starry sky.

Eldrin Chen did not elaborate further. He placed the corporeal remains of the Primordial Desolation Dragon upon the earth vein and spoke, "Esteemed ones, let us divide the spoils."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded slightly. They soon brought forth the items they had seized. The demonic cultivators possessed many treasures, but most of the demonic artifacts could not be used by righteous-path Immortal. They selected the usable items, and only a few caught their discerning eyes. These were: the Primordial Desolation Dragon, the Myriad Demons Bell, the Three Demons Slaying Immortals Sword Formation, one Supreme Grade Gold Vein Blessed Land, and one piece of Primordial Chaos Gold Stone.

Among these treasures, the Myriad Demons Bell was a Great Taiyi-grade demonic weapon, its material being supreme-grade Celestial Immortal gold. The three demonic swords, including the Heavenly Demon's Immortal-Slaying Sword, were forged from three unique pieces of extraordinary iron. They could still be used after the demonic energy within them was refined away.

However, once the demonic energy from these treasures was purified, their power would diminish significantly, and their grade would also drop to some extent.