Chapter 121 : Monkey Horde's Furious Onslaught

In the span of a few heartbeats, two Second Rank Golden Python Monkey were slain in quick succession. Finally, the Golden Python Monkey tribe reacted.

A swarm of Second Rank Golden Python Monkey surged forth, charging at the two cultivators with furious intent. Varen Wei's expression turned grave. Channeling all his True Essence [the refined spiritual energy cultivated by a practitioner], he unleashed his Sword Pill [a condensed sphere of sword energy] in one final, desperate strike, felling a second Golden Python Monkey before breaking free from the encircling Demonic Beast [a beast that has absorbed spiritual energy and gained monstrous power].

Only then did he whirl around to see Eldrin Chen wielding the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss [a sword imbued with the power of Separated Flame and the Abyss] in a whirlwind of carnage, having already dispatched three Second Rank Low Grade [a classification for the quality and power of cultivation resources] demonic monkeys in that brief moment.

"Hiss—"

Varen Wei drew a sharp, cold breath. He now realized Eldrin Chen's True Essence was as profound and sharp as a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment [the second major realm of cultivation, where one solidifies their spiritual foundation] ninth layer, and the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss was a peerless, superior-grade immortal sword.

With a resonant *shing* of steel, Eldrin Chen carved his way out of the thickest press, having slain three Second Rank Low Grade demonic monkeys.

Once free of the encirclement, he twisted his sword aura, deftly evading a streak of golden light. His gaze sharpened.

"ROAR—!"

A Second Rank High Grade Golden Python Monkey bellowed in fury—it had been the one to launch the sneak attack with its innate divine ability. The power of that ability was formidable; had it struck true, even the physique of a Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivators [cultivators in the advanced stages of the Foundation Establishment realm] might not have withstood it.

Enraged that its attack had missed, wasting its precious mana, the Second Rank demonic monkey roared again. It led the remaining thirteen Second Rank demonic monkeys in another charge to surround them. For uninterrupted reading, go to audio-novel . com.

This was only possible because the two of them had caught the enemy off guard, successively slaying five Second Rank Low Grade demonic monkeys. Otherwise, the battle would likely have been far more arduous.

Varen Wei also revealed a grave expression, speaking with solemn intensity, "There are still thirteen left. We must proceed with utmost caution."

Although only thirteen demonic monkeys remained, most were at the mid to late stages of the Foundation Establishment realm [the second major stage of cultivation, where one solidifies their spiritual foundation], posing a significant threat to the duo.

With furious roars, the two Second Rank High Grade monkey chieftains unleashed a barrage of spells while charging forward, relying on their formidable physical prowess to close in for melee combat.

Naturally, the two cultivators refused to engage them head-on. They maintained their distance through flight, all the while harassing the beasts with their signature magical tools.

After roughly thirty exchanges, Eldrin Chen raised his hand and unleashed the Blazing Heaven Sword Divine Ability [a powerful family heirloom sword technique]. With a resonant *clang*, the Second Rank High Grade demonic monkey was forcefully repelled.

Seizing the opening, he once again channeled his power into the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss [a flying sword imbued with the power of Separated Flame]. With another sharp *clang*, he cleaved a Second Rank Middle Grade demonic monkey clean in two.

"ROAR—!"

Witnessing another of its kin fall, the monkey chieftain dueling Eldrin Chen could no longer contain its fury. It opened its maw and expelled its Second Rank High Grade inner core [a condensed sphere of a demonic beast's spiritual essence and power].

"A timely gift!"

The moment he saw the Demonic Core [the condensed life essence and power core of a demonic beast], Eldrin Chen let out a cold sneer. He raised his hand and summoned forth the Violet Radiance Mirror [a magical mirror that emits a purplish light, effective against demonic energies].

This Violet Radiance Mirror was specifically designed to counter Demonic Beast Inner Core. In the past, Eldrin Chen's cultivation had been insufficient to unleash the treasure's full potential.

Now, fueled by True Essence [the refined, potent energy cultivated by a Foundation Establishment cultivator] rivaling that of the Foundation Establishment Ninth Layer, he pushed the mirror's power beyond its usual limits by a third. A beam of violet mirror-light shone forth, astonishingly causing the Second Rank Demonic Beast's inner core to plummet from the sky.

Then, Eldrin Chen swept his hand in a grasping motion, snatching up the fallen core.

The inner core is the lifeline of a Demonic Beast. Seeing its core seized, the demonic ape chieftain stumbled violently, nearly collapsing on the spot.

Deprived of its core, the Second Rank High Grade demonic ape's strength plummeted drastically; even the potency of its spells was nearly halved. It no longer possessed the power to contend with Eldrin Chen.

Seizing the opportunity, Eldrin Chen ignored the desperate assaults of several Second-Rank Demon Ape. With the Bell of Nine Echoes [a magical bell whose tolls can disrupt spiritual energy and consciousness] hovering above his head for protection, he continuously channeled his power into the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, unleashing slash after slash aimed at finishing off the severely weakened Second Rank High Grade demonic ape.

Just as Eldrin Chen was demonstrating his divine might, poised to slay the demonic ape, a streak of silvery treasure-light suddenly shot towards him.

"Trouble! A magical tool!"

Eldrin Chen's expression changed abruptly. He hastily directed the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss to intercept the incoming attack.

Yet the moment his Flying Sword [a sword enchanted to fly and be controlled by a cultivator's will] shot forth, he recognized the origin of that incoming treasure radiance. A sense of profound peril jolted his heart, and he desperately tried to command his Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss to evade that streak of silvery light.

Alas, it was too late. The silvery radiance resolved into a pale silver treasure bracelet, unleashing a beam of magnetic silver light that instantly ensnared the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, binding the superior immortal sword so tightly it could not break free.

"Disastrous."

Eldrin Chen's heart sank. He realized the object was forged from Magnetic Treasure Gold [a rare metal imbued with potent magnetic properties]. This material was of the Third Rank [a grade of spiritual material corresponding to the Purple Mansion cultivation stage], a precious treasure only produced within a Fourth Rank Metallic Essence Earth Vein [an underground spiritual vein rich in metallic essence energy].

Such an item contained the power of Yin-Yang magnetism. Forged into a magical treasure, it specialized in suppressing metal-attribute Flying Sword and magical tools. Whether it was a peerless Lifebound Immortal Sword [a cultivator's personally bonded and nurtured sword, growing in power with them] or any other superior-grade treasure of exceptional quality, once ensnared, breaking free was nigh impossible.

"How could a mere Second-Rank Demon Ape [a demonic beast equivalent to a Foundation Establishment cultivator] possess such an artifact?" This chapter appears courtesy of audio–novel.com.

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted dramatically. Acting on reflex, he unleashed his Blazing Heaven Sword [a powerful sword technique manifesting as a blade of scorching heavenly fire] to strike out, hoping to rescue his Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss.

Yet the attacker was even more extraordinary. It was a Second-Rank Demon Ape distinct from the others, with violet patterns etched upon its forehead. Its cultivation aura far surpassed that of ordinary Second Rank High Grade [the highest quality tier within the Second Rank] demon apes.

This demon ape's ability to set an ambush and strike with such precision revealed remarkable intelligence. It was clearly not far from breaking through to the Purple Mansion Realm [the third major stage of cultivation, where one forms a spiritual mansion within the dantian].

With a vicious sneer, it summoned an iron staff magical tool of Second Rank High Grade quality, sending it whistling through the air to meet the attack. Though the staff's radiance dimmed considerably after the clash, it successfully parried the might of the Blazing Heaven Sword.

After blocking this strike, it did not retreat. Instead, it raised its hand and unleashed a stream of purple-gold radiance towards him. This was none other than its Innate Divine Ability: the 'Purple-Gold Barrier-Breaking God-Slaying Radiance'.

As this divine ability manifested, it instantly transformed into countless beams of light that soared into the sky and rained down. Each beam, like a minuscule sword of light, pierced the void and struck the Bell of Nine Echoes, stirring layer upon layer of ripples upon its surface.

Fortunately, the defensive power of the Bell of Nine Echoes was top-tier for its realm, and it ultimately withstood the assault of this divine ability.

"What a formidable fiend!"

Eldrin Chen's expression turned grave. His most proficient Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss was currently restrained. Faced with the combined assault of several Foundation Establishment Demonic Ape and this powerful foe before him, he was beginning to feel overwhelmed.

With this thought, he took a deep breath and declared loudly, "Fellow Daoist Wei, leave this beast to me. Help me hold off the Second Rank Demonic Beast."

"Understood."

Varen Wei, who was simultaneously contending with seven or eight Second Rank Demonic Beast on his own, responded with a long cry. He summoned his Life-Bound Magical Treasure, the Yin-Yang Treasure Vase.

This Yin-Yang Treasure Vase was Varen Wei's signature technique. Within the vase, the intertwined Separated Flame and Flood Water Dual Qi could unleash a divine ability of astonishing power.

The treasure inverted itself in the sky, pouring down streams of Yin and Yang energy that coalesced into the divine ability 'Yin-Yang Annihilation Vapor'. In an instant, it suppressed the entire group of Second Rank Demonic Beast.

Within a radius of several hundred Zhang-length [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters], a horde of First Rank Demonic Beast [demonic beasts of the lowest cultivation rank] surged forth to reinforce their kin, only to be instantly reduced to ashes by this divine ability.

Although holding the line against the horde alone strained his True Essence [the refined spiritual energy cultivated by a practitioner], he understood with crystal clarity that this was the only path to breaking the siege.

Seeing Varen Wei intercept the bulk of the foes, Eldrin Chen breathed a sigh of relief. He expanded the Bell of Nine Echoes to shield himself from the myriad spells of the Purple-Gold Demonic Monkey, then summoned the Purple Sun Furnace. From it cascaded a torrential river of True Flame [a potent, purified flame used in cultivation and combat], which he unleashed upon the creature.

With the Violet Radiance Mirror in his possession, the Purple-Gold Demonic Monkey dared not confront him with its inner core. Instead, it whirled its iron staff, generating a protective aura spanning several Zhang-length that repelled the raging onslaught of Purple Sun True Flame [a supreme flame of solar purity].

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