Chapter 148 : Clash of Ancient Beasts

Although the Golden-Horned Savage Bull possessed profound cultivation, its magical power was surprisingly weak. The material of its war spear was Extraordinary, yet its forging method was crude, rendering it barely at the quasi-third rank.

The Primordial Magnetic Treasure Bracelet [a bracelet that emits a magnetic force to suppress metallic treasures] specializes in countering such artifacts. With a mere flash of silver light, it forcibly pulled down the Azure Gold War Spear.

Seeing the Golden-Horned Savage Bull's rescue attempt fail, the Crimson Flame Python's pupils narrowed coldly. Suppressing Path Abyss Xu's blockade with overwhelming force, it opened its maw and inhaled, attempting to devour Eldrin Chen from across a distance of a thousand Zhang-length [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters].

"Heavenly Python Devouring Heaven Art."

Old Patriarch's pupils contracted slightly, recognizing this formidable . The Heavenly Python Devouring Heaven Art was the innate of the Heavenly Python Lake lineage.

The power of this technique was truly terrifying. Even a Violet Sanctum Cultivator [a cultivator at the Violet Sanctum realm] of the same level, if caught off guard and swallowed, would be refined into nothing but ashes within its belly.

However, facing such a , Old Patriarch had his own method to counter it.

With a wave of his hand, he actually cast out the Triple Treasure Crimson Gold Vital Energy [a formation art that utilizes three treasures to manifest crimson-gold energy]. The seven Formation Flag [flags used to anchor and power a formation] enveloped the void, using the power of the Formation [a structured arrangement of energy and artifacts to create specific effects] to stabilize the heavens and earth for several thousand Zhang-length [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters]. Astonishingly, this rendered even the Crimson Flame Python's innate powerless.

"*Clang!*—"

Yet, in that brief moment of delay, the Six-Winged Golden Butterfly regained its composure. It forcefully activated its Golden Wing Divine Light to parry the two third-rank Immortal Sword [swords forged with immortal techniques] wielded by Eldrin Chen, then beat its wings and fled into the distance. For more chapters, visit https://audio-novel.com for the complete novel.

Seeing it on the verge of escape, how could those aboard the treasure ship stand idly by? Over a dozen Foundation Establishment Cultivator [cultivators at the second major realm of cultivation] struck out simultaneously. In an instant, dozens of magical treasures and supernatural abilities rained down like a tempest.

As the saying goes, two fists are no match for four hands. The Six-Winged Golden Butterfly was not a demonic beast renowned for physical resilience, and now, grievously wounded, it faced the frenzied assault of over a dozen Foundation Establishment Cultivator. It was battered until its blood sprayed in all directions.

In its panic, it wheeled around to flee, only to find a Azure Life-Saving Pearl [a defensive treasure that can absorb a lethal blow] hurtling towards its face. The impact shattered its bones and tendons, sending it flying backwards through the air.

It was Old Patriarch. After using the Three Treasures Crimson Gold Flags [a set of three banner flags that form a powerful defensive formation] to block the supernatural ability of the Crimson Flame Python, he had summoned his Third-Rank treasure, the Supple Wood Verdant Spirit Pearl [a pearl imbued with the vital essence of wood and verdant spirit], and launched it at the butterfly.

The strike was swift, ruthless, and precise, nearly pulverizing the Six-Winged Golden Butterfly's physical form. It was a brutal lesson in the chaos of being overwhelmed by sheer numbers.

"*Clang—*"

At the same moment, the Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword [a sword imbued with the essence of solar fire and the power of the abyss] sliced through the air with a metallic shriek. It cleaved the tumbling Six-Winged Golden Butterfly cleanly in two.

Having achieved this feat with a single blow, Eldrin Chen felt his limbs tremble with exertion. He swiftly flew back onto the treasure ship and swallowed a Purple Essence Pill [a pill that rapidly restores a cultivator's spiritual essence].

Even though his True Essence [the refined spiritual energy cultivated within a practitioner's body] had been tempered and refined by the feedback from his Lifebound Immortal Sword [a sword bound to its wielder's life force], fully activating a Third Rank Lower Grade [the lowest tier of the third rank, denoting power level] magical treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators] still consumed nearly one-tenth of his True Essence.

In this battle, he had slain two Violet Sanctum Demonic Beast [demonic beasts equivalent in power to a Violet Sanctum realm cultivator]. He had repeatedly activated his Third-Rank Magical Treasure, and though he had consumed several Restoration Pill [pills that aid in recovering spiritual energy and physical stamina] during the fight, his True Essence was now nearly ninety-five percent depleted.

After both Old Patriarch and Eldrin Chen consumed the Purple Essence Pill [a high-grade elixir that rapidly restores spiritual energy], they soon felt their meridians [the body's energy channels] brimming with renewed vigor, their True Essence [the refined spiritual energy cultivated within a practitioner] nearly restored to its peak state.

Meanwhile, the battle upon the Heavenly Vault had escalated into a white-hot frenzy.

The Golden-Horned Savage Bull and the Crimson Flame Python, witnessing the fall of the two Violet Sanctum [the third major cultivation realm] demonic beasts, were already considering retreat. However, the Purple-Spotted Wolf King had descended into a maddened rage, preventing its two Violet Sanctum Demonic Beast brethren from fleeing.

Its gaze, cold and murderous, fixed upon Eldrin Chen, a hatred that ran bone-deep.

"You two, keep them occupied,"

"I will pay any price to slay him first before we depart."

The Purple-Spotted Wolf King issued the command via spiritual sense. It then unleashed a divine ability [a supernatural technique powered by cultivation] to parry Patriarch Yang's Thunderbolt Blazing Fire Sword, while simultaneously commanding a Third Rank Middle Grade flying sword to intercept several of Xavier Xu's divine abilities and magical treasures.

Then, with its Third Rank Superior Grade defensive treasure, the 'Purple-Gold Heavenly Aura Shield' [a shield radiating a purple-gold protective aura], hovering above its head, it charged recklessly toward Eldrin Chen.

"We cannot let it succeed!"

Patriarch Yang cried out, swiftly summoning his Mountain-Splitting Soul-Severing Axe to strike. The blow landed upon the Purple-Spotted Wolf King's 'Purple-Gold Heavenly Aura Shield', causing its radiant glow to tremble violently and dim by more than forty percent.

The Beast Tide [a massive, coordinated assault by demonic beasts] was no trivial matter. The others spoke of shared peril—if the lips are gone, the teeth will feel the cold. Naturally, they would not stand by and allow the Purple-Spotted Wolf King to slay Eldrin Chen.

Patriarch Xu snorted coldly. Disregarding his severely depleted spiritual power, he summoned the ultimate trump card of the Shyu Clan—the Golden Fire Dragon Shears.

"Roar—"

A draconic roar echoed through the air as Xavier Xu raised his hand and unleashed this supreme magical treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators], a weapon whose fame shook the entire Chu Nation.

Taking stock of the entire Chu Nation, after a century of peace following the last Beast Tide, the accumulated strength of the nine provinces—the Violet Sanctum Immortal Clan [a clan of cultivators residing in a Violet Sanctum realm] combined with the three great sects—amounted to roughly one hundred and thirty Violet Sanctum Cultivator [cultivators who have reached the Violet Sanctum realm].

Among them, those at the Violet Sanctum Late Stage numbered about fifteen or sixteen. The Chu Nation possessed, both currently and historically, just over forty Third Rank Superior Grade Magical Treasure [magical treasures of the third rank, superior grade]. Original English translation available at audio–novel.com.

Among these artifacts, the Golden Fire Dragon Shears ranked within the top ten, a testament to its formidable power.

Now, Xavier Xu poured all his remaining strength into activating the Golden Fire Dragon Shears. The treasure transformed into two fiery dragons that soared into the sky, then descended in a deadly, twisting pincer attack aimed at the Purple-Spotted Wolf King.

The Purple-Spotted Wolf King wore a grave expression, yet it gritted its fangs and lunged at Eldrin Chen with undiminished killing intent. It was clearly prepared to suffer injury if it meant eliminating this deadly scourge, Eldrin Chen.

The reason was simple: Eldrin Chen had drawn too much hatred from the demonic beasts. A mere Foundation Establishment Cultivator [a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment realm], he had dared to slay two Violet Sanctum [Violet Sanctum realm] demons right before the Wolf King's eyes.

Although the Violet Sanctum Demonic Wolf had only just stepped into the Violet Sanctum [the third major realm of cultivation, where one forms a spiritual core within their dantian], and the Six-Winged Golden Butterfly had perished amidst the encirclement, this was still enough to strike him as astonishing.

The sheer ferocity and lethality of these methods were terrifying. Searching across the entire Chu Nation, one would be hard-pressed to find anyone comparable. Perhaps they could even stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the geniuses from those Infant Soul Immortal Clan [ancient clans rumored to have produced cultivators who ascended to immortality]. This realization planted a seed of deep apprehension within the heart of the Purple-Spotted Wolf King.

"To possess such power even before entering the Violet Sanctum... if you were allowed to achieve a Violet Sanctum Realm breakthrough, you would inevitably become a calamitous threat in the future."

"Today, you must be eradicated!"

Killing intent boiling over, the Purple-Spotted Wolf King forcefully channeled energy into his Purple-Gold Heavenly Aura Shield [a defensive magical treasure] and surged forward with unstoppable momentum towards Eldrin Chen.

The fire dragon roared. The Golden Fire Dragon Shears [a pair of scissor-like magical treasures] slammed into the Purple-Gold Heavenly Aura Shield with overwhelming force. With a deafening *clang*, the defensive barrier shattered. However, having broken through the defensive magical treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators], the power of this treasure was finally spent.

Forcing down a surge of rebellious blood, the Purple-Spotted Wolf King finally closed to an optimal distance. His gaze sharpened as he fixed it on Eldrin Chen. With a sudden motion, he spat forth a beam of violet-radiant light, shooting directly at Eldrin Chen.

"No! It's the Purple Radiance God-Slaying Curse [a lethal soul-targeting curse]!"

The moment that beam of light appeared, everyone present paled with horror, a flicker of bitter resignation crossing their faces.

The Purple-Spotted Wolf King had fought through the encirclement, enduring injury, all for the singular purpose of slaying Eldrin Chen. His opening move was a soul-chasing, life-severing divine ability.

At this moment, both Distant Grain Yang and Path Abyss Xu were entangled. With only the strength of the Old Patriarch and Eldrin Chen, it was impossible to withstand a divine ability personally unleashed by a Violet Sanctum Late Stage [the third major stage of cultivation, focusing on opening and refining the body's energy centers] demon beast.

"Alas—"

Seeing that the Purple-Spotted Wolf King had already locked onto him, Eldrin Chen let out a sigh.

He raised his hand and flicked his wrist, sending a White Jade Treasure Bracelet soaring into the void. The bracelet, crafted from flawless, translucent jade, radiated a dazzling immortal light before transforming into a supremely brilliant sword beam that slashed forth.

What a sword it was! The moment it appeared, it illuminated the void for hundreds of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], instantly sweeping the clouds from the sky.

The void fell silent, save for that single arc of sword light ascending. Its pure white sword energy [the condensed, weaponized form of a cultivator's spiritual power] was utterly unstoppable, cleaving through the air with irresistible might as it met the Purple-Spotted Wolf King head-on. Find this and other novels at audio-novel . com.