Chapter 136 : The Beast Tide's Violet Mansion Threat

Upon receiving the news, Path Abyss Xu [Xu Daoyuan] wore a grave expression and could not help but ask, "Among the hundred thousand demon beasts, aside from the Purple-Spotted Wolf King, are there any other Violet Mansion Demonic Beasts [demonic creatures that have reached the Violet Mansion cultivation realm]?"

"Within this demon beast horde, there are at least four Violet Mansion Demonic Beasts."

"Besides the Purple-Spotted Wolf King, the Wolf Demon Tribe also has a First Level Violet Mansion [the initial stage of the Violet Mansion realm] demon wolf. Additionally, there is a Thunderclap Great Roc at the Mid Stage Violet Mansion [the middle stage of the Violet Mansion realm], along with an Azure Flame Fox at the Early Stage Violet Mansion [the early stage of the Violet Mansion realm]."

Eldrin Chen stated gravely, adding another point, "Furthermore, there are likely other Violet Mansion Demonic Beasts hidden within the beast horde, concealed for now and not yet discovered."

Everyone nodded in agreement. Stroking his long beard, Cyrus Yang then spoke.

"The Heavenly Sword Demon-Slaying Grand Formation at Sunward Market is the bane of demons and monsters. Although the Second Rank High-Grade Spiritual Vein [a high-quality spiritual energy source of the second rank] cannot unleash its full power, it can still barely contend with Violet Mansion Demonic Beasts."

"Even if the spiritual energy within the Spirit Spring [a natural spring imbued with spiritual energy] is exhausted, we still have over a dozen Foundation Establishment [the cultivation realm above Qi Refinement] cultivators and five thousand Qi Refinement [the foundational cultivation realm] cultivators. With so many cultivators channeling their mana to power it, we can hold out for at least a month even if these fiends attack."

"Within a month's time, we can calmly mobilize Foundation Establishment and Violet Mansion Cultivators [cultivators who have reached the Violet Mansion realm] from Yu County and Ling County, and even transfer Qi Refinement cultivators as well."

"Moreover, we have prepared one hundred thousand Spirit Stones [minerals that store and radiate spiritual energy, used as currency and for cultivation] to fuel the grand formation. In a critical moment, using these Spirit Stones can also hold the line for another month. Therefore, the demonic horde should find it difficult to easily capture our Sunward Market."

Hearing Cyrus Yang's words, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. This content originates from audio-novel dot com. Please respect copyright.

Path Abyss Xu smiled faintly and said, "Within the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Great Wasteland, Spiritual Vein [a vein of earth that concentrates and emits spiritual energy] are quite rare."

"Low-tier demonic beasts possess dim intelligence. Without the Heavenly Python Demon King personally keeping them in line, a significant portion of the beast tide would likely become lost within the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Great Wasteland. At most, perhaps sixty or seventy thousand would manage to reach our Sunward Market."

"Let us wait and see first, to determine if his true target is indeed the Sunward Market."

Upon hearing this, everyone sighed inwardly. The Hundred-Thousand-Mile Great Wasteland—a territory even vaster than the Border Province.

The Great Wasteland was mostly plains; its terrain was actually quite suitable for mortal habitation and prosperity.

Yet, after every Beast Tide [a massive, periodic invasion of demonic beasts], tens of thousands of demonic beasts would invariably become lost within the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Great Wasteland. Those beasts would breed and thrive there, spawning vast numbers of offspring.

This was the primary reason the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Great Wasteland remained perpetually unsuitable for mortal settlement—the demonic beasts there could never be fully eradicated.

"..."

Time slipped swiftly by amidst their anxious vigil.

In the blink of an eye, three months passed. The Heavenly Demon [a powerful race of demons] beast tide had traversed more than half of the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Great Wasteland, and then something occurred that left them utterly astonished.

The demon beasts have split their forces. One half continues its direct march toward Sunward Market, while the other half has activated a Third-Rank Magical Treasure to conceal their tracks, vanishing into the vast expanse of the Great Wasteland.

"What in the world is happening?"

Back within Sunward Market, the other half of the defenders, upon receiving this news, could no longer remain seated.

Patriarch Yang personally summoned the Foundation Establishment Cultivator responsible for tracking and could not help but repeatedly inquire about the destination of the other demon beast army.

The Foundation Establishment Cultivator was so nervous that sweat poured down his face. Wiping his brow, he replied with palpable anxiety.

"The Purple-Spotted Wolf King possesses formidable power. To avoid detection, I dared not approach too closely and could only observe from afar using the Thousand-Mile Star-Gazing Art."

"I never anticipated they would employ a magical treasure for concealment. Its shroud was impenetrable to my sight, leaving their true path a mystery."

"Damnation!"

Path Abyss Xu's expression shifted, a grave seriousness settling upon his features.

If the demon beasts attacked openly, they might still manage a measured defense. However, a surprise assault could unleash catastrophic consequences.

"This is quite troublesome," he murmured, a frown etching his brow.

Patriarch Yang's expression turned grave, his brow furrowing deeply as he issued orders. "First, inform the counties of Feng and Ling. Have them dispatch additional personnel to investigate the trail of that demon beast horde and remain vigilant against any sudden attack."

"As for our immediate task, we must first deal with the enemy before us."

Hearing this, the assembled cultivators could only nod in solemn agreement.

The demon beast horde had already suffered losses of nearly thirty percent after crossing the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Great Wasteland. What remained was merely seventy percent of its original force, yet that still numbered over seventy thousand beasts.

Although this force of seventy thousand had split in half, more than thirty thousand demon beasts had still breached the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Great Wasteland. Their spearhead was aimed directly at the Sunward Market. Find thousands of chapters at audi novel.com.

This was a power not to be underestimated. The cultivators of Yu County needed to respond with utmost caution, lest a great calamity be unleashed.

"..."

In the blink of an eye, another half-month passed.

Amidst the anxious waiting of the defenders, the army of over thirty thousand demon beasts finally crossed the Heavenly Ruins Mountain. They surged into the heart of Yu County, their advance culminating in the siege of the Sunward Market.

The Sunward Market lies less than eight thousand Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] from the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Great Wasteland. Its original purpose for establishment was precisely to serve as a bulwark against demonic beasts.

This location is far too strategically vital. Unless the demonic beast army traverses the vast, winding Heavenly Fate Mountain Range spanning twenty to thirty thousand Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], this Sunward Market stands as the first formidable obstacle blocking their advance into the Border Province.

However, for low-tier demonic beasts with rudimentary intelligence, navigating relatively ordinary terrain is one thing, but recklessly attempting to cross such an expansive mountain range is another. Likely, they would scatter and become lost within the mountains long before emerging on the other side.

The Violet Sanctum Demon Race, whose wisdom rivals that of humans, would naturally never employ such a foolish tactic. They must either circumvent the Heavenly Fate Mountain Range entirely or first breach the defenses of the Sunward Market before them.

Within the Sunward Market, the assembled cultivators gazed upon the sky-darkening horde of demonic beasts, their expressions turning grave.

Mu Clan Patriarch Declaring Brightness Mu wore a look of deep concern. Unable to contain himself, he turned to the two Patriarch standing ahead, his voice heavy with apprehension.

"Esteemed Seniors,"

"The demonic beasts are now at our gates. What should we do?"

Path Abyss Xu pondered for a long moment before speaking. "I observe four Violet Sanctum Demonic Beast among the beasts below the walls."

"The leader is the Violet Sanctum Demonic Roc from Thunderclap Valley, a demon at the Violet Sanctum Mid Stage. The other three are the Azure Flame Fox, the Six-Winged Golden Butterfly, and the Frost Python—all are Violet Sanctum Early Stage demonic beasts."

"Beyond that, after a careful count, I estimate the number of Foundation Establishment [the second major stage of cultivation, where one solidifies their spiritual foundation] demon beasts likely exceeds one hundred."

"However, the Purple-Spotted Wolf King [a powerful and cunning alpha wolf demon] was not seen, so its exact whereabouts remain unknown."

Beside him, Patriarch Yang furrowed his brow, stroking his long beard as he said, "It appears the Purple-Spotted Wolf King has already withdrawn with its horde of demon beasts into hiding. Who knows where they are now."

"That seems to be the case." Path Abyss Xu nodded, unable to resist adding, "Without the Purple-Spotted Wolf King holding the line, and with only four Violet Sanctum Demonic Beast [a powerful demonic beast that has reached the Violet Sanctum cultivation stage], I believe our strength is sufficient to challenge them."

"What do you think about taking the initiative and striking them while they are divided, to crush them decisively?"

Patriarch Yang pondered for a moment, roughly calculating the balance of power between the two sides, then shook his head and said.

"That Violet Sanctum Demonic Roc [a giant, ferocious bird demon of the Violet Sanctum stage] possesses strength at the Violet Sanctum 6th Tier [the sixth level of the Violet Sanctum realm], its cultivation is on par with my own, and its speed is extraordinary." Continue reading this story at audio-novel[dot]com.