Chapter 138 : A Desperate Alliance Against the Wolf King

"At this point, I have no better recourse," he said, his expression grave.

He continued, his tone heavy with concern, "My only course is to order Yang Yuanhe to muster all Foundation Establishment Cultivator [cultivators who have solidified their spiritual foundation] from Ling County and commit every available force to reinforce your position."

"Here is my plan," the elder declared. "I shall do my utmost to engage and delay the four Purple Mansion Demonic Beast [powerful demonic creatures of the Purple Mansion realm] lurking beyond the Yuyang Market."

"You, the cultivators from Feng County, must return. Join forces with Yuanhe and attempt to reinforce the Fengyang Trading Post. See if together you can hold the line against the Purple-Spotted Wolf King."

Upon hearing the elder's words, many faces in the assembly darkened with worry and despair.

For the cultivators of Yu County, the sudden withdrawal of five Foundation Establishment [cultivators] and one Purple Mansion [realm cultivator] promised a far more arduous struggle ahead.

As for the defenders of Feng County, even with the return of Ancestor Xu Darius, the odds of withstanding an assault led by the Purple-Spotted Wolf King—a creature of the Purple Palace, Late Stage [advanced stage] accompanied by tens of thousands of lesser Demonic Beast [monstrous creatures]—were far from certain.

That Purple-Spotted Wolf King had, in the past, joined forces with several other Purple Palace, Mid Stage [mid-stage] Demonic Beast and managed to briefly contend with Lyra Jiang, a testament to its formidable power. Furthermore, it commanded two other Demonic Beast that had reached the Purple Palace, Early Stage [initial stage].

Just as the assembly teetered on the brink of hopelessness, Eldrin Chen exchanged a glance with the Old Patriarch and finally spoke.

"Esteemed Seniors," Eldrin Chen proposed, "what if we first defeat the four Purple Mansion Demonic Beast outside the walls? Once they are vanquished, we could then concentrate our full strength to reinforce Feng County. This strategy might yet break the deadlock we face." This chapter is provided by audio-novel.com (official site). Support the original.

"Defeat the Purple Mansion Demonic Beast outside the city?"

Xu Darius revealed a flicker of delight, but it soon vanished as he furrowed his brow and shook his head. "If we were confident of defeating it, why would this old man be frowning so deeply?"

Eldrin Chen exchanged a glance with the Old Patriarch, who stepped forward at the opportune moment and spoke.

"Senior, if this old man joins forces with my nephew here, we stand a fair chance of holding our own against a Purple Mansion Initial Stage Demonic Beast."

"Moreover, we possess a treasure boat in our arsenal."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen retrieved the Seven Stars Demon-Slaying Boat.

"This vessel..." The Yang the Ancient Ancestor's eyes lit up with surprise. "So it was you who felled the Thunder Demonic Roc."

He stroked his beard thoughtfully, a smile gracing his lips. "Judging by the formation runes inscribed upon it, this boat is engraved with the Seven Stars Demon-Slaying Sword Formation."

"That formation was devised by Jiang the Ancient Ancestor. I have witnessed its might firsthand. Once activated, its power rivals a full-force divine ability unleashed by a Purple Mansion, Mid Stage cultivator."

"If deployed at a critical juncture, it could deliver a decisive, battle-turning blow."

As he spoke, Yang the Ancient Ancestor gazed at Eldrin Chen with a look of pleasant surprise.

If the two members of the Chen Clan truly could contend with a Purple Mansion Demonic Beast [a powerful monster equivalent to a Purple Mansion Realm cultivator], and with the existence of this treasure boat, perhaps they could genuinely break the deadlock.

Thinking this, he stroked his long beard excitedly and declared, "Since you possess such a trump card, we can indeed attempt a battle."

"Excellent, excellent, excellent!" Xu Darius was even more stirred, expressing profound gratitude, "If this battle succeeds, your Chen Clan shall be credited with a great merit."

Having decided to engage the enemy, the group swiftly made their preparations.

To strike a decisive blow, the various great clans once again drew strength from within Yu County, mobilizing every Foundation Establishment Cultivator [a cultivator who has solidified their foundation on the path of cultivation] they could spare to Yuyang Market.

In merely three days, Yuyang Market gained an additional seven or eight Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and the Chen Clan also recalled Caleb Chen, who was guarding Dark Iron Mountain [a mountain rich in Mysterious Iron ore], and Kael Chen, who was stationed at Verdant Chariot Mountain.

After this wave of reinforcements, the number of Foundation Establishment Cultivators within Yuyang Market had reached thirty-three.

Early that morning, the cultivators of the market prepared to take the offensive. The Foundation Establishment Cultivators began distributing Formation Flags [enchanted banners used to deploy and power formations] to the Qi Refinement Cultivators [cultivators in the initial stage of refining their vital energy].

Most of these Formation Flags had been allocated by Lyra Jiang. In the past, Eldrin Chen had also once mobilized such Formation Flags during the great battle at Demon Wolf Mountain, making them exceptionally valuable assets on the battlefield.

Meanwhile, on the other flank, Eldrin Chen had long been prepared. Standing beside him were the Old Patriarch, Caleb Chen, Kael Chen, and seven other Foundation Establishment Cultivators [cultivators who have solidified their spiritual foundation and ascended beyond the Qi Refinement stage].

These Foundation Establishment Cultivators would accompany him aboard the treasure vessel, the Seven Stars Demon-Slaying Boat [a spirit vessel enchanted with a powerful demon-slaying formation]. The boat's guardian formation not only allowed them to attack their foes without restraint but would also require them, at critical moments, to channel their power to activate the Seven Stars Demon-Slaying Sword Formation [a formidable sword array that harnesses the celestial power of the seven stars].

In addition, there were eighteen Chen Clan Cultivators at the Qi Refinement Ninth Layer [the ninth and penultimate stage of Qi Refinement]. They had brought the Solar Divine Flame Formation [a formation that channels the purifying and destructive flames of the sun]. When fully unleashed, this formation's combat power was nearly equivalent to that of two or three Late-Stage Foundation Establishment [cultivators], making it a rare and formidable asset on the battlefield.

After waiting another half a Shichen-time [one Shichen-time equals two hours], the distant Yang the Ancient Ancestor glanced over the assembled forces and gave a nod of approval.

"Since all preparations are complete, let us commence the assault."

At the command of Patriarch Yang, the human cultivators within the market surged forth, their Formation Flags [enchanted banners used to control and power formations] blazing with energy as they charged into battle. This content originates from audio-novel-dot-com. Please respect copyright.

Seeing the human army pour out, the Thunder Roc [a mighty avian demon beast that commands lightning] sneered coldly and immediately drove the lower-tier Demonic Beasts [beasts corrupted by and infused with demonic energy] forward to engage.

Having left the protective confines of the Yuyang Market's Heaven's Sword Demon-Slaying Grand Formation [a grand defensive array shaped like a heavenly sword], the Demonic Tribe [a collective of demonic beings] held a numerical advantage over the humans, both in the number of Purple Mansion [the realm where one's spiritual consciousness resides in a solidified mansion] cultivators and those at the Qi Refinement stage. They harbored no fear of a direct confrontation.

The great battle erupted the moment the two forces clashed. The collision between humanity and the Demonic Tribe instantly escalated into a decisive, all-out war.

Patriarch Yang led the vanguard, a solitary figure who intercepted both the Thunder Roc and the Six-Winged Golden Butterfly [a swift and deadly insectoid demon]. Astonishingly, he held his ground against the two powerful foes without yielding an inch.

Xu Darius followed closely behind, unleashing his Lifebound Magical Treasure, the Void-Refining Earth-Fortress Cauldron [a powerful cauldron-type treasure that refines the void and fortifies the earth], which immediately intercepted the Purple Mansion Demonic Beast [a powerful monster whose strength is equivalent to a human cultivator in the Purple Mansion Realm], the Azure Flame Fox.

The final Frost Serpent attempted to swarm Xu Darius, but the Old Patriarch soared into the air. He directly summoned his Lifebound Magical Treasure, the Crimson Flame Spirit Blade [a spirit blade imbued with the power of crimson flames], and cleaved towards the beast.

Now, the True Essence [the refined spiritual energy within a cultivator's body] within the Old Patriarch was eighty percent more potent than that of a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm]. It nearly brushed against the level of half a Purple Mansion [a major cultivation realm above Foundation Establishment].

Such profound True Essence empowered the Crimson Flame Spirit Blade, causing it to erupt with a blade aura spanning over ten Zhang-lengths [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters]. Its power was now sufficient to threaten a Purple Mansion Demonic Beast.

Although that Frost Serpent possessed cultivation at the second layer of the Purple Mansion, it was not foolish enough to meet this strike with its flesh. A cold glint flashed in its eyes as it let out a roar, spewing forth a wave of frigid air that rushed forward.

The frigid air swept across the heavens and earth, instantly dimming the radiance of the Crimson Flame Spirit Blade. Its residual force even surged towards the Old Patriarch.

"A mere ordinary spell possesses such might."

"This Purple Mansion Demonic Beast is indeed formidable."

Facing a Purple Mansion Demonic Beast at the peak of its power for the first time, the Old Patriarch could not help but narrow his pupils slightly.

He dared not be negligent. Raising his hand, he summoned the Crimson-Gold Banner of the Three Treasures. The treasure banner enveloped the void, erupting with billowing Separated Flame [a potent spiritual flame with purifying properties] that surged forth, instantly vaporizing the overwhelming frigid air.

Seeing its spell blocked by the Formation Flags, the Frost Serpent [a powerful serpentine demonic beast that commands ice and frost] narrowed its cold eyes and spat out seven streaks of white sword radiance that soared into the air and slashed down.

Eldrin Chen looked up and saw that the seven streaks of sword radiance were crystalline and frigid, forged from millennium-old profound ice—each one a Second Rank High Grade magical tool. They were a set of immortal swords.

Although this set of immortal swords was not a Third Rank Magical Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact of the Purple Mansion realm], when driven by the Purple Mansion [a major cultivation stage where one forms a spiritual mansion within the dantian] second layer cultivation of the Frost Serpent, its power was still terrifying. It could likely slay seven Foundation Establishment Cultivator [cultivators who have solidified their foundation in the second major realm] in a single strike.

At this critical moment, Eldrin Chen did not stand idly by. He activated the Seven Stars Demon-Slaying Boat [a spirit boat enchanted with a powerful demon-slaying sword formation] to carry everyone forward and, with a raised hand, summoned forth the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss to strike.

The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss was Eldrin Chen's Lifebound Immortal Sword [a cultivator's primary weapon, soul-bound and growing in power with them], allowing him to unleash its full might. It erupted with a sword aura spanning thirty Zhang-lengths [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters], knocking aside each of the seven frost immortal swords one by one and blocking the attack. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio-novel . com.