Chapter 141 : The Heaven's Ruin Sword Unleashed

This demonic beast truly lived up to its status as a Purple Palace, Mid Stage [the middle stage of the Purple Mansion cultivation realm] Great Demon. Even besieged by four cultivators, it remained effortlessly composed. Once it activated its divine ability, its speed became truly stellar, outpacing the chase of the stars and the moon, leaving everyone unable to keep up.

Seeing it was on the verge of escape, Yang the Ancient Ancestor [a venerable elder of the Yang Clan] finally made a decision, his gaze turning icy cold.

"Wretched fiend, if I let you escape today, you will surely become a great calamity."

"Today, you shall not escape!"

With a thunderous shout, Yang the Ancient Ancestor drew forth a treasure talisman.

The talisman shimmered with a dazzling sword radiance. Upon activation, it transformed into a supremely brilliant sword aura that shot forth, chasing its target with the speed of a shooting star.

This treasure talisman was named the 'Heaven's Ruin Immortal-Slaying Sword Talisman' [a powerful talisman that unleashes a devastating sword strike]. It was a precious Third Rank High Grade [a high-grade treasure of the third rank] treasure talisman, crafted by Lyra Jiang using her own immortal sword as the template to inscribe this lethal treasure.

He had acquired this treasure Sixty Years Ago at the Chu Kingdom Purple Mansion Barter Convention [a major trade gathering for Purple Mansion cultivators in the Chu Kingdom]. It had been his trump card, reserved for a life-or-death crisis.

Now, the Thunder Roc [a powerful avian demonic beast] was moving with extreme speed. If left unchecked, it would undoubtedly become a major threat during the impending Beast Tide Calamity [a periodic invasion of demonic beasts]. Therefore, Yang the Ancient Ancestor could no longer afford to hold back.

As Yang the Ancient Ancestor activated the Heaven's Ruin Immortal-Slaying Sword Talisman, a sword aura spanning several hundred Zhang-lengths [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters] erupted in the void. It was as if the Heaven's Ruin Immortal-Slaying Sword [a legendary immortal-slaying sword] had returned to the mortal realm, instantly traversing the void to block the path of the Thunder Roc. For uninterrupted reading, go to audio‑novel.com.

This was no ordinary strike, but an attack equivalent to Lyra Jiang [a powerful cultivator] pouring forth her full might. The slash from the fourth-rank immortal sword cleaved through the void, causing the Thunder Roc [a powerful avian demonic beast] to cry out in fearful alarm.

As far back as thirty years ago, Lyra Jiang had already planted the seed of terror deep within its heart.

Back then, it had allied with the Purple-Spotted Wolf King [a powerful lupine demon king]. Three Purple Palace, Mid Stage [a mid-stage realm for powerful cultivators] entities and one formidable Purple Palace, Late Stage [a late-stage realm for powerful cultivators] beast had surrounded Lyra Jiang, yet not only were they no match for her, but two of their number were slain by her hand.

Had the Purple-Spotted Wolf King not borne the brunt of the assault back then, it would likely have already become a corpse strewn across the Great Wilderness [a vast and dangerous demonic territory].

In fact, another Purple Palace, Mid Stage Thunder Roc from that time had been slain by Lyra Jiang, failing to escape with its life even after activating the Thunderbolt Lightning Flash Escape [a high-speed escape technique].

Now, witnessing the immortal sword aura from the Celestial Ruins Mountain [a significant mountain location] slashing towards it, the Thunder Roc fled for its life while frantically activating several of its treasures and divine abilities in a desperate attempt to counter the attack.

Yet, in but an instant, the Heaven's Ruin Immortal-Slaying Sword [a legendary immortal-slaying sword] grievously wounded the Violet Calamity Tribulation Treasure Thunder Pearl [a powerful thunder pearl treasure], shattered the Thunderbolt Tribulation Seal [a thunder-based defensive seal], and even breached its defensive treasure seal. Only after the sword aura tore a deep gash across its physical form did its remaining power finally dissipate.

This single blow had actually severely wounded the Thunder Roc, disrupting its Thunderclap Lightning Flash Escape divine ability and causing its speed to plummet dramatically.

Seizing this opportunity, Eldrin Chen activated the divine ability inscribed upon the Seven Stars Demon-Slaying Boat [a spirit boat designed for slaying demons]. The Thunderbolt Lightning Flash Escape on the treasure boat flared to life, instantly tripling the vessel's speed and allowing it to close the distance with the Thunder Roc in a flash.

To prevent the fiend from escaping again, Eldrin Chen joined forces with the several Foundation Establishment Cultivator [cultivators at the Foundation Establishment realm] aboard the boat to jointly activate the Seven Stars Demon-Slaying Sword Formation [a powerful sword formation].

A brilliant sword aura cleaved through the void, a powerful divine ability strike equivalent to the full-force attack of a Purple Palace, Mid Stage [the third major realm of cultivation, where one forms a spiritual mansion within the dantian] cultivator, aimed directly at the Thunder Roc's head.

The Thunder Roc [a powerful avian demonic beast with command over thunder and lightning], true to its nature as a Purple Palace, Mid StageDemonic Beast [a creature that cultivates demonic energy and possesses great power], showed no fear despite its grievous wounds. It unleashed its Innate Divine Ability [a powerful ability inherent to a creature's bloodline], the Thunderbolt Tribulation Seal [a seal formed of condensed tribulation lightning], which met the attack with a resounding *clang*, blocking it.

Although not injured by the Seven Stars Demon-Slaying Sword Formation [a sword formation that channels the power of seven stars to slay demons], the demonic roc was still momentarily halted.

At that very moment, Yang the Ancient Ancestor, the cultivator with the highest cultivation base, was the first to close the distance. With a raised hand, he summoned his 'Thunderbolt Blazing Fire Sword' [a sword imbued with the dual power of thunder and blazing fire]. Its sword aura blazed with unparalleled brilliance as it soared through the air to strike the Thunder Roc.

The speed of a Lifebound Immortal Sword [a cultivator's primary sword, nurtured with their essence and soul] is extreme. The Thunder Roc found it nearly impossible to evade. Its defensive magical treasure was shattered, and its signature treasure, the 'Violet Calamity Tribulation Treasure Thunder Pearl' [a precious pearl that stores violet calamity tribulation thunder], was also significantly damaged. Left with no choice, it spat forth its Demonic Core [the condensed essence and power core of a high-level demonic beast] to parry the blow.

This clash represented the pinnacle of power from both sides. Thunder roared and lightning flashed as a force capable of shaking heaven and earth erupted upon impact, its destructive wave sweeping across nearly a thousand Zhang-length [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters] of the surrounding land.

Neither side emerged unscathed. The Thunderbolt Blazing Fire Sword was struck by the Demonic Core, its radiance dimming, while a shallow sword scar became visible upon the surface of the Demonic Core itself.

Although the power of the Demonic Core managed to wound the Thunderbolt Blazing Fire Sword, the Thunder Roc's own Demonic Core suffered considerable damage in return.

Heart aching at the loss, the roc swallowed its Demonic Core and immediately wheeled around, attempting to flee in a different direction.

But Xu Darius had already given chase. He channeled his Earth-Fortress Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique rooted in the unyielding power of earth], sending it crashing across ten thousand Zhang-length of empty space. The peal of thunder was so clear and mighty it could be heard distinctly from dozens of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] away.

The Thunder Roc [a powerful avian demonic beast associated with storms] dared not face the attack head-on and could only wheel around to flee in another direction. Seizing this opportunity, the Old Patriarch once more channeled the Crimson-Gold God-Slaying Sword Aura [a devastating sword technique imbued with divine power], forcing the creature into yet another desperate evasive turn.

"You cannot escape."

Eldrin Chen's gaze turned icy as he seized this critical moment, unleashing the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss [a powerful magical sword imbued with the essence of separated flame] in a sweeping slash.

The thirty-zhang-length [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters] azure sword aura tore through the heavens, striking directly at the Thunder Roc's flank. By this point, the Thunder Roc was nearing its end.

Now, with its magical treasures damaged and its mana nearly exhausted, even its astonishing escape techniques offered little hope. With its Thunderclap Lightning Flash Escape divine ability broken, the path to survival had all but vanished.

The sword aura cleaved the sky with a resonant *clang*, ripping a grievous wound into the beast's left wing. Blood rained down, staining the vast expanse of the Great Wilderness. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio-novel`com.

"Perish, vile creature!"

As agony lanced through it, the beast still struggled to beat its wings and flee.

But with a furious roar, Yang the Ancient Ancestor summoned the Yang Clan's supreme heirloom treasure. The Third Rank High Grade [a high-grade treasure suitable for Purple Mansion Realm cultivators] magical treasure, the Mountain-Cleaving Soul-Severing Axe [a mighty axe capable of sundering mountains and severing souls], descended through the air. With a single, decisive blow, it severed the creature's head.

In its final moments, the Thunder Roc could scarcely comprehend that it, who had believed its speed peerless and its escape arts unrivaled within its realm, had met its end besieged by a coordinated assault.

It was far too overconfident. Had it not chosen to cover the retreat of the Six-Winged Golden Butterfly [a powerful, swift demonic insect] from the outset and instead immediately activated its Thunderbolt Lightning Flash Escape [a supreme movement technique of incredible speed] to flee, then even with everyone joining forces, it would have been exceedingly difficult to slay it.

Yet, those few breaths spent covering the retreat ultimately proved its undoing. It allowed the group to encircle it and steeled Yang the Ancient Ancestor's resolve to unleash the Heaven's Ruin Immortal-Slaying Sword Talisman [a consumable treasure containing a devastating sword strike].

With its Thunderbolt Lightning Flash Escape disrupted and trapped within the besieging circle, no matter how astonishing its speed, it was but one pair of fists against four. Escaping alive from the grasp of four opponents of equivalent combat prowess became an impossibility.

"It is finally over."

After slaying the Thunder Roc, both Eldrin Chen and the Old Patriarch could not help but release a sigh of profound relief, slumping onto the deck of the spirit boat.

Although their offensive prowess rivaled that of an Purple Palace, Early Stage [the third major realm of cultivation, where one forms a spiritual mansion] cultivator, their True Essence [the refined energy of the Foundation Establishment realm] ultimately lacked the profound versatility of true Purple Mansion [the third major realm of cultivation] mana.

Repeatedly activating divine abilities, magical treasures, and formations in quick succession, they had played a pivotal role in vanquishing the formidable foe, but it had also drained eight or nine-tenths of the True Essence within their bodies.

This was their inherent weakness. While capable of unleashing combat power not inferior to a Purple Mansion cultivator in short bursts, should a battle turn into a protracted struggle and their True Essence be exhausted, they would be left utterly at the mercy of a true Purple Mansion Cultivator.

"You have done well."

With a hearty laugh of triumph, Yang the Ancient Ancestor [the revered founding ancestor of the Yang Clan] then soared down into the battlefield below.

When the two Purple Mansion Ancestors [powerful cultivators who have opened their spiritual core mansion] personally entered the fray on the low-level cultivators' battlefield, the situation shifted instantly. The demonic beasts [monstrous creatures infused with chaotic spiritual energy] were swiftly routed and fled in disarray. Visit audio . novel . com to enjoy the complete series.