Chapter 145 : Clash of the Violet Sanctum

As the battle erupted on the far side, Eldrin Chen and his companions reacted with lightning speed, immediately launching a fierce assault from the rear.

The three Patriarchs led the charge, cleaving straight through the heart of the demon beast horde and felling eight or nine Foundation Establishment beasts in quick succession.

"Awooo—!"

Caught between two fronts, the Purple-Spotted Wolf King swiftly grasped the situation. A flicker of astonishment crossed its awareness upon seeing the reinforcements; it clearly had not anticipated Sunward Market could dispatch aid so swiftly.

Yet, as a beast of the Late Stage Violet Sanctum [the third major realm of cultivation, focused on opening the body's mystical energy centers], it showed no fear. Even knowing the Human Race now had three Violet Sanctum experts in support, it roared commands, driving its legion of beasts forward to meet the new threat head-on.

Patriarch Yang and Xavier Xu were the first to react, surging ahead to intercept the Purple-Spotted Wolf King directly.

Of the two, Patriarch Yang's cultivation was formidable, having reached the Sixth Tier of the Violet Sanctum.

Xavier Xu, the Patriarch, was slightly less advanced, possessing cultivation at the Fifth Tier of the Violet Sanctum. However, he wielded a Third Rank Superior Grade [a high-quality classification for magical artifacts] magical treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators]—the famed 'Golden Fire Dragon Shears'.

These 'Golden Fire Dragon Shears' were renowned throughout Chu Nation as a top-tier treasure. In ages past, the Fire Dragon Path Master [a title for a powerful cultivator who has mastered a specific Dao or Path] had gone to great lengths to forge them. He specifically purchased the rare material 'Venus Metallic Gold' from Yan Kingdom and fused it with a Metallic Gold Essence Crystal to form the treasure's foundational embryo.

To complete the forging, the Fire Dragon Path Master ventured deep into the Vast and Misty Marsh, where he slew two Violet Sanctum Realm Fire Flood Dragons. He then refined their Inner Pills [the condensed core of a demon beast's cultivation, containing immense power] and bound their furious spirits into the artifact, ultimately birthing this peerless treasure. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio-novel-dot-com.

It is said that the Golden Fire Dragon Shears [a pair of enchanted shears] can transform into two fiery dragon-serpents that shear down upon their target. Even a Violet Sanctum Late Stage [the late stage of the third major cultivation realm] demon beast, if struck by one of these attacks, would likely be sheared in two on the spot.

After forging this treasure, Fire Dragon Path Master [a cultivator's title] relied on it to roam unhindered across Chu Nation, becoming a top-tier existence even among those in the Violet Sanctum Realm [the third major cultivation realm].

Unfortunately, over a century ago, when Desiccated Bone Old Demon [a powerful demonic cultivator] wreaked havoc across Chu Nation, countless cultivators perished. That Fire Dragon Path Master also took action to oppose Desiccated Bone Old Demon.

After that battle, although the Desiccated Bone Daoist perished, the Fire Dragon Path Master also suffered grievous damage to his vital foundation [his core cultivation and life force] and ultimately passed away in meditation.

That Fire Dragon Path Master's own Immortal Clan [a clan of cultivators] had been destroyed during a Beast Tide [a massive invasion by demonic beasts]. As he had been saved by the Shyu Immortal Clan in his youth, his famed magical treasure thus fell into the hands of the Shyu Clan.

With this Third-Rank Superior-Grade magical treasure [an enchanted artifact] in hand, Xavier Xu's strength was now sufficient to contend with cultivators at the Violet Sanctum Late Stage.

Now, joining forces with Patriarch Yang, he quickly intercepted the Purple-Spotted Wolf King. Even this powerful Violet Sanctum Late Stage demon beast had to treat the confrontation with utmost seriousness.

Seeing the Purple-Spotted Wolf King held at bay, Path Abyss Xu let out a metallic *shing* as he shot forth on his flying sword, instantly blocking the path of the Crimson Flame Python. The two collided in a flash of opposing energies.

The Golden-Horned Savage Bull, lacking in higher intelligence, saw the battle erupt and immediately charged headlong, aiming to trample Path Abyss Xu.

Yet, Yang Yuanhe was not to be outdone. He summoned a Third-Rank Magical Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact] and launched it at the Golden-Horned Savage Bull, forcing the beast back into the void.

The strength of Distant Grain Yang alone was insufficient to contend with this Golden-Horned Savage Bull [a powerful demonic beast with formidable golden horns]. Therefore, nine others activated the Blazing Third Fire Demon-Suppressing Banner [a banner artifact that unleashes demon-suppressing flames] and released the Demon-Suppressing True Flame [a sacred flame technique specifically designed to subdue demonic entities] to scorch the beast.

"Now!"

Seeing the three strongest Violet Sanctum Demonic Beast [demonic beasts possessing power equivalent to the Violet Sanctum cultivation realm] being held at bay, Eldrin Chen exchanged a glance with the Old Patriarch and immediately channeled his energy into the Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword [a divine sword imbued with the essence of solar fire], unleashing a devastating slash.

The moment the azure sword energy surged forth, the demon wolf's pupils contracted sharply. It opened its maw and spat forth a pair of Wolf Fang Magical Treasures [magical treasures forged from the fangs of a powerful wolf demon], which clashed violently against the Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword.

That pair of Wolf Fang Magical Treasures was part of the inherited foundation of the Wolf Demonic Tribe [a tribe of wolf demons]. Although their forging method was somewhat crude, in the paws of this demon wolf, they could unleash power equivalent to a Third Rank Lower Grade [a specific tier within the cultivation power hierarchy] artifact.

As the two sides clashed, the Old Patriarch followed closely with his own assault. He first activated his Crimson Flame Spirit Blade [a spirit blade burning with crimson flames], then raised his hand to unleash the Blazing Heaven Sword [a sword technique that manifests a blade of searing heavenly fire], sending it cleaving towards the foe.

With the Old Patriarch's current cultivation level, whether activating a divine ability or his Lifebound Magical Treasure [a magical treasure intimately connected to a cultivator's life force and soul], the force he could muster was now comparable to that of an extraordinary cultivator, posing a genuine threat to a Violet Sanctum Demonic Beast.

Faced with such an onslaught, the demon wolf activated a defensive divine ability, the Purple Cloud Barrier [a protective technique that conjures a barrier of violet mist], successfully blocking both the Old Patriarch's divine ability and his Lifebound Magical Treasure.

Seemingly aware that these two were formidable opponents not to be trifled with, the demon wolf showed no desire for a direct confrontation. Instead, it began to retreat while fighting, clearly aiming to stall for time.

"This is troublesome,"

Eldrin Chen's expression turned grave. He could only channel the Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword [his signature flaming sword] in a relentless assault, tightening the encirclement and compressing the space for the Violet Sanctum Demonic Wolf [a powerful wolf demon] to flee.

They exchanged over thirty blows in succession. Finally, their combined efforts forced the Violet Sanctum Demonic Wolf down towards the ground. Victory seemed imminent; a few more moves and they would have a clear chance to severely wound or even slay the beast.

Yet, at that very moment, the unexpected struck.

"*Clang!*"

A thunderous roar erupted from the Heavenly Vault [the high firmament]. Two streaks of golden light descended from the distant void, arcing directly towards Distant Grain Yang who stood not far away.

"Beware! It's the Golden Wing Divine Light [a piercing beam attack from golden wings]!" This chapter is part of a larger work available at site: audio-novel.com.

Patriarch Yang, his awareness encompassing the entire battlefield, was the first to shout the warning. From the distant sky, the Six-Winged Golden Butterfly [a massive, six-winged golden butterfly demon] had appeared as if from nowhere, catching them all off guard.

The Golden Wing Divine Light was the innate divine ability of the Six-Winged Golden Butterfly lineage. This technique erupted from the demon's twin sets of wings; a direct hit could rend even the flesh of a Violet Sanctum Demonic Beast.

Ambushed, Distant Grain Yang reacted in panic. He could only summon seven Frost Immortal Sword [swords imbued with freezing energy] to intercept, barely managing to parry the two golden streaks.

But in that split second of distraction, the Golden-Horned Savage Bull [a brutish bull demon with golden horns] let out a earth-shaking bellow. It broke through the Demon-Suppressing True Flame [a restraining net of purifying flames] and charged headlong into Distant Grain Yang, sending him hurtling through the air.

Yang Yuanhe was sent flying over a thousand Zhang-lengths [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters]. Although his defensive magical treasure 'Golden Water Origin Pearl' blocked most of the damage, the impact still left him severely injured, causing him to vomit a mouthful of blood on the spot.

"The situation is unfavorable."

Eldrin Chen's expression turned grave. Yang Yuanhe was merely at the Violet Sanctum 1st Tier [the first major stage of the Violet Sanctum cultivation realm], and his magical treasures and techniques were not particularly powerful. Facing the combined assault of two Violet Sanctum Demonic Beast [demonic beasts at the Violet Sanctum level], persisting in a fight would likely lead to his demise.

With this thought, he could not afford to hesitate any longer and immediately said to the Old Patriarch.

"Leave this demon wolf to me. Please go and intercept the Six-Winged Golden Butterfly."

"Understood."

The Old Patriarch gave a nod, then activated the Three Treasures Vermilion Gold Formation Flag [a formation flag imbued with the power of three treasures and vermilion gold] and flew out, successfully blocking the path of the Six-Winged Golden Butterfly.

With the Six-Winged Golden Butterfly occupied, Yang Yuanhe, aided by the Blazing Third Fire Demon-Refining Formation Flags [a set of formation flags that use the power of the third-level blazing fire to refine demons], finally managed to hold his ground against the Golden-Horned Savage Bull.

Seeing the situation temporarily stabilized, Eldrin Chen finally refocused his mind, directing his full attention onto the Violet Sanctum Demonic Wolf before him.

Once the Old Patriarch had departed, the Violet Sanctum Demonic Wolf no longer feared Eldrin Chen. It ceased its evasive maneuvers, turned around, and began to engage Eldrin Chen in a direct magical duel.

They clashed for another twenty exchanges. Seeing that he still could not subdue the Violet Sanctum Demonic Wolf, Eldrin Chen began to analyze the situation before him.

"If Patriarch Yang and Patriarch Xu join forces, then even if they cannot capture the Purple-Spotted Wolf King, the losses should not be too severe."

"Path Abyss Xu possesses remarkable strength. He is holding his own against the Crimson Flame Python at the Violet Sanctum Mid Stage and has not yet fallen into a disadvantage."

"The only concern is Old Granduncle. His reserves of True Essence [the refined foundational energy of a cultivator] are insufficient. Facing a Violet Sanctum 3rd Tier Six-Winged Golden Butterfly, his side likely cannot hold out for much longer."

"We must end this battle swiftly."

With this thought, Eldrin Chen simultaneously unleashed the Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword in a relentless assault while raising his other hand to activate two divine abilities [supernatural powers cultivated through esoteric arts], sending them crashing towards his foe. This content originates from audio-novel . com. Please respect copyright.