Chapter 150 : The Wolf King's Decisive Raid

Under such circumstances, without a Golden Core Demon King [a demonic beast king of the Golden Core Realm] presiding, if a protracted war of attrition were to ensue, the Demonic Beast Army [a massive horde of demonic beasts] would collapse on its own long before the human forces were defeated.

The Purple-Spotted Wolf King [a powerful wolf demon king with purple spots], keenly aware of the difficulty in controlling low-tier Demonic Beast [monstrous creatures that cultivate demonic energy] over a long period and unwilling to be bogged down in a war of attrition, opted instead to divide its forces and launch a swift, long-distance raid on Feng County.

By bypassing Yuyang Market, which concentrated half of Bianzhou's military strength, and attacking the Fengyang Trading Post instead, the assault would prove far easier.

Although the Fengyang Trading Post possessed a Third Rank Spirit Vein [a vein of earth that emits spiritual energy of the third rank], its reserves of Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy] had largely been sent to Celestial Ruins Mountain and Yuyang Market.

Without substantial Spirit Stone reserves, relying solely on the spiritual energy from its Third Rank Low Grade Spirit Vein [a vein of earth that emits spiritual energy], its defensive capabilities paled in comparison to Yuyang Market, which was stocked with a hundred thousand Spirit Stone.

Furthermore, this place had only Xavier Xu, a single Purple Mansion Ancestor [a cultivator who has reached the Purple Mansion Realm], and the number of cultivators stationed there was merely seventy to eighty percent of those at Yuyang Market.

It could be said that had it not been for the unexpectedly formidable combat prowess of the Chen Clan, the Purple-Spotted Wolf King would likely have succeeded. With the human forces attacked from both front and rear, their morale in chaos, a full-scale rout might have already been triggered.

This was predicated on the Demonic Beast Army outside Yuyang Market being able to pin down Yu County, preventing the main force of Bianzhou there from coming to reinforce the trading post.

Alas, while it had accurately gauged the strength of the human Purple Mansion [a major cultivation realm above Foundation Establishment] cultivators, it had failed to anticipate that the Chen Clan had produced two Foundation Establishment Cultivator [cultivators who have solidified their foundation in the Dao] possessing combat power rivaling that of the Purple Mansion Realm.

Even more unforeseen was the astonishing innate talent for battle displayed by Eldrin Chen. Today, his actions led to the complete and utter rout of the demonic beast horde outside Yuyang Market. This monumental miscalculation became the root cause of the Wolf King's defeat. Original English translation available at audio-novel.com.

However, this great defeat of the Demonic Tribe did not signify the end of the Beast Tide Calamity. On the contrary, the true core battlefield was still locked in a grueling and bitter struggle.

The Beast Tide Calamity was not a matter for a single family. Celestial Ruins Mountain had now been besieged by Demonic Beast for over half a year, long depleting the spiritual liquid within its Spirit Pool.

Currently, Celestial Ruins Mountain was holding on solely by relying on its reserve of several hundred thousand Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy]. The Celestial Python Demon King maintained the siege without launching a full assault, continuously draining the mountain's spiritual energy by dispatching small forces to harass it.

If this continued, even if they held out, the Spirit Stone consumed would leave the various great clans of Bianzhou severely weakened.

Yet Celestial Ruins Mountain was far too crucial. If it were not defended, once the Celestial Python Demon King marched its main army into Bianzhou, the entire region would be exposed to the ravages of the Demonic Beast, and countless immortal clans would become mere sustenance for the beasts.

"Providing reinforcements is indeed worth considering, but we cannot act recklessly,"

Eldrin Chen stated, his expression grave. "We must first ascertain the true strength of the Demonic Tribe."

Upon hearing this, all eyes turned to Xavier Xu. This Purple Mansion Ancestor [a cultivator who has reached the Purple Mansion realm] had been holding fast at the Fengyang Trading Post and had maintained communication with Celestial Ruins Mountain.

Xavier Xu nodded and said, "I inquired with Jiang the Ancient Ancestor just two days ago regarding the forces surrounding the Celestial Python Demon King."

"Jiang the Ancient Ancestor indicated that the situation aligns closely with our initial estimates."

"The difference is negligible," Yang the Ancient Ancestor remarked, his expression shifting thoughtfully. "That would make it twenty-five Purple Mansion Demonic Beast [powerful demonic creatures at the Purple Mansion cultivation stage]."

Hearing this, the assembled cultivators gained a clearer understanding of the situation in their hearts.

The Celestial Python Demon King [a mighty serpent demon monarch] dominated a territory spanning hundreds of thousands of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] of mountains and rivers. The Purple Mansion Demonic Beast under his command comprised six distinct tribes, including the Six-Winged Golden Butterfly [a swift, golden-winged insectoid demon], the Azure Flame Fox [a cunning fox demon wielding azure fire], the Golden-Horned Savage Ox [a brutish, powerfully-horned bovine demon], the Thunder Roc [a giant avian demon that commands lightning], and the Demon Wolf Tribe [a pack of ferocious wolf demons].

Combined with the Heaven-Devouring Serpent Tribe [the direct lineage of the Celestial Python] from Celestial Python Lake, the Celestial Python Demon King's forces had once boasted over thirty Purple Mansion Demonic Beast at their peak.

However, over thirty years ago, Lyra Jiang slew two Purple Palace Demon Roc [a specific, powerful type of thunder roc] and a Purple Mansion Thunder Roc in a single battle, significantly weakening their strength.

Furthermore, over the past century, Lyra Jiang had slain seven or eight other Purple Mansion Demonic Beast, and several more had perished after exhausting their natural lifespans. Consequently, the power of the Celestial Python Lake faction was considerably diminished compared to a century prior.

Therefore, by the time hostilities commenced, after repeated investigations by the forces of Bianzhou, it was estimated that the Celestial Python Demon King commanded twenty-five Purple Mansion Demonic Tribe [tribes led by Purple Mansion stage demons].

At the outset of this Beast Tide Calamity [a catastrophic invasion by demonic beasts], the Celestial Python Demon King launched a fierce assault on the defensive formations of Celestial Ruins Mountain. Seizing the opportunity, Lyra Jiang utilized a fourth-rank formation to slay four Purple Mansion Demonic Beast.

In the battle at Yuyang Market, the allied cultivators eliminated three. Now, with the recent clash at the Fengyang Trading Post, another five had fallen. Combined, this totaled twelve Purple Mansion Demonic Beast slain. Thus, the number of Purple Mansion Demonic Beast remaining by the Celestial Python Demon King's side should be only thirteen.

"It likely is not thirteen," someone countered.

Yang the Ancient Ancestor shook his head and spoke, "The Celestial Python Demon King has vast holdings and a great legacy. It cannot possibly leave the Celestial Python Lake unguarded."

"Otherwise, a single powerful Purple Mansion [the third major realm of cultivation, where one forms a spiritual mansion within the dantian] cultivator could lay down a fourth-rank killing formation in its lair, leaving it utterly homeless."

"Therefore, at least five or six Purple Mansion Demonic Beast [demonic beasts whose power is equivalent to the Purple Mansion realm] will remain stationed within the Celestial Python Lake."

Hearing this, everyone present revealed looks of pleasant surprise.

Xu Darius could not help but show his delight, yet still felt compelled to add, "That means the number of Purple Mansion Demonic Beast remaining by the Celestial Python Demon King's side should only be seven or eight."

"Then it is entirely possible for us to coordinate with Jiang the Ancient Ancestor and strike together, forcing them to retreat." Find this and other novels at audi0-n0vel.c0m.

"It is indeed worth attempting,"

Xavier Xu also nodded in agreement. After a moment of contemplation, he added, "With the World's-End Sound-Transmission Mirror [a magical treasure capable of long-distance communication across vast distances] in our possession, we can first discuss the matter with Jiang the Ancient Ancestor before proceeding."

With their decision made, the group proceeded to the Spirit Pool [a pool concentrated with spiritual energy, often used for cultivation or powering formations] within the Fengyang Trading Post and activated the World's-End Sound-Transmission Mirror.

The treasure mirror drew upon the power of the Spirit Vein [a natural underground conduit that gathers and emits spiritual energy, crucial for cultivation sites]. Its array of formation runes flickered to life in an instant, and within the hazy light, the scene of another distant realm gradually came into view.

On the other side of the Treasure Mirror [a magical mirror used for scrying or communication], a woman opened her eyes, her gaze sweeping across the distance.

Xavier Xu looked at the figure and said with a smile, "Young Friend Liu, I wonder if Jiang the Ancient Ancestor is available now."

The person opposite was none other than Lyra Jiang's disciple, Liu Seraphina. Liu Seraphina glanced at the group on the other side of the World's-End Sound-Transmission Mirror [a magical artifact capable of transmitting sound and images across vast distances], rose to her feet, and nodded as she spoke.

"Please wait a moment, everyone."

After only a brief moment, Lyra Jiang appeared on the other side of the mirror.

She was clad in a snow-white gown, and between her brows lingered a trace of sharp, unyielding killing intent, clearly having just returned from the fray of battle.

Through the World's-End Sound-Transmission Mirror, her eyes first found Eldrin Chen, and then she spoke, asking.

"How did it go?"

In recent days, she had been communicating with the group via the World's-End Sound-Transmission Mirror and was well aware that today marked a crucial battle in their plans.

Seeing now that everyone was unharmed, she understood the battle had likely been won. Thus, her current question pertained to the extent of their victory.

After all, repelling and slaying the Purple-Spotted Wolf King are two entirely different levels of achievement, with a vast chasm between them.

"This battle is a resounding victory."

Yang the Ancient Ancestor spoke, reporting the spoils of the battle and the contributions of each participant, and also informing Lyra Jiang of the group's intentions.

After listening, Lyra Jiang said with a smile gracing her features, "With this decisive victory, we have now slain twelve Purple Mansion Demonic Beast. The forces under the Celestial Python Demon King have suffered losses of more than half their Purple Mansion Demonic Beast."

"Such heavy casualties, once the news reaches Celestial Ruins Mountain, will likely force the Celestial Python Demon King to withdraw his forces entirely."

"Nevertheless, we must press our advantage. While the Celestial Python Demon King's strength is greatly diminished, we should weaken them further. This will significantly reduce the pressure we face from the Demonic Tribe in the future." Official source: audio . novel . com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.