Chapter 178 : Soul-Scorching Solar Fire Unleashed

After more than thirty exchanges in the void without a decisive outcome, Eternal Profound Chen called out sharply.

"End this swiftly. Do not delay."

As his words fell, he summoned the Three Treasures Crimson Gold Flags and unleashed the Soul-Scorching Solar Fire to continuously sear and refine the Metallic Gold Earth Spirit before them.

Everyone understood clearly. This place was saturated with Essence of Metallic Gold [a potent spiritual energy aligned with the element of metal], serving as the home ground for the Metallic Gold Earth Spirit. Trying to outlast them in a battle of attrition was futile. Thus, they all unleashed their flying swords, magical treasures, and divine abilities against the earth spirit.

With ten Foundation Establishment Cultivators striking together, dozens of magical treasures and divine abilities rained down in succession. Even a Violet Sanctum Demonic Beast would be hard-pressed to handle such an onslaught.

However, the Metallic Gold Earth Spirit was, after all, a demonic beast at the Violet Sanctum Early Stage. It erected a defensive Art of Divine Subjugation [a mystical technique for defense and suppression] to block the relentless assault from the group.

The cultivators' cultivation bases were ultimately somewhat weaker. Without a single great cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, even over a dozen Second Rank magical treasures and divine abilities struggled to breach that defensive Art of Divine Subjugation.

Not only that, but after deploying its defensive technique, the Metallic Gold Earth Spirit also summoned forth a sword embryo of Second Rank High-Grade quality.

The material of that sword embryo was Extraordinary—forged from the third-rank treasure Venus Metallic Gold [a rare, high-grade metal ore]. Its power had already reached the threshold of the quasi-third rank.

Wielding this sword embryo, it not only repelled the Old Patriarch's Crimson Flame Spirit Blade, but also cleaved through two Second Rank Low-Grade magical treasures. Your portal to cultivation novels: audio-novel . com.

"Wretched fiend, cease your rampage!"

Watching the Metallic Gold Earth Spirit wreak havoc, the Old Patriarch's beard and hair bristled with fury. He raised his hand, channeling the Formation Flag to unleash the Crimson Gold God-Slaying Sword Aura.

A brilliant sword aura shot skyward, then descended with unparalleled sharpness, repelling the sword embryo before cleaving directly toward the Metallic Gold Earth Spirit.

The Demon Spirit [a powerful spiritual entity born from demonic energy] widened its eyes in shock, yet managed to withstand the blow with its own divine ability.

It immediately retaliated by channeling the divine ability Metallic Gold Divine Thunder. In an instant, thunderclaps shook heaven and earth as the attack crashed toward the Seven Stars Demon-Slaying Ship [an enchanted vessel designed for combating demons], clearly aiming to eliminate these troublesome pests first.

However, the defensive power of the Seven Stars Demon-Slaying Ship far exceeded its expectations. Working in unison, the cultivators activated the Six Harmonies Divine Subjugation Formation [a powerful defensive and offensive array], successfully blocking the Metallic Gold Earth Spirit's full-force strike.

"Demon, meet your end!"

Seizing the opportunity, Lior Chen, who was piloting the Air-Cleaving Skiff [a swift flying treasure], unleashed the skiff's offensive divine ability.

Roaring Solar Fire [a divine flame of pure yang energy] and the Old Patriarch's Soul-Scorching Solar Fire converged from front and rear, engulfing the Metallic Gold Earth Spirit in a pincer of searing flames.

Having already endured a barrage of attacks, the defensive power of the Metallic Gold Earth Spirit's Art of Divine Subjugation [a mystical technique for suppression and defense] had significantly waned. Now, caught between the assault of two Solar Fire divine abilities, its defenses finally shattered, unable to hold any longer.

The Metallic Gold Earth Spirit [a powerful earth-elemental demon beast with a body as hard as metal] was inherently countered by the Solar Fire [a divine ability that channels the purifying flames of the sun], and naturally dared not face it head-on. It could only expand its protective spiritual barrier [a defensive shield of condensed energy] and fight its way out with great effort.

At this moment, the Metallic Gold Earth Spirit realized it could not withstand the group's frontal assault and decided to retreat while fighting, engaging them in a war of attrition.

Just then, a bolt of thunderous light erupted across the heavens, striking from dozens of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] away.

Caught completely off guard, the Metallic Gold Earth Spirit's protective barrier was shattered, and the blow obliterated nearly half of its massive form.

It was Eldrin Chen, relying on his myriad divine abilities and the Immortal Sword [a legendary sword of immense power] in his hand, who had fully suppressed his Violet Sanctum Mid Stage [the middle stage of the Violet Sanctum realm, a significant level of cultivation] opponent and freed up enough strength to aid the others.

His timing was impeccable, striking precisely as the Metallic Gold Earth Spirit's defenses against the Art of Divine Subjugation [a powerful cultivation art designed to subdue divine beings] were broken and it was fleeing in panic.

This single Metallic Gold Divine Thunder [a divine thunder ability infused with metallic and golden properties] proved devastatingly effective, grievously wounding the Metallic Gold Earth Spirit and pulverizing a significant portion of its body.

Suffering such a catastrophic injury would have rendered an ordinary Violet Sanctum Cultivator [a cultivator at the Violet Sanctum realm] combat-ineffective. Yet, the Metallic Gold Earth Spirit lived up to its reputation as one of the most physically resilient Demon Spirit [a type of powerful spiritual entity born from demonic energy], managing to fight on, albeit barely.

"A perfect opportunity,"

Kael Chen, who was commanding the Seven Stars Demon-Slaying Ship [a flying magical treasure shaped like a ship, designed for slaying demons], saw his chance. His eyes gleamed as he seized the moment to activate the Seven Stars Demon-Slaying Sword Formation [a powerful sword formation that harnesses the power of seven stars].

A brilliant sword aura descended from the heavens, striking the chest of the Metallic Gold Earth Spirit. This Seven Stars Demon-Slaying Sword Aura was comparable to a full-force strike from a Violet Sanctum Mid Stage cultivator. Landing on the completely undefended Metallic Gold Earth Spirit, it nearly tore its physical body asunder.

At this point, the Metallic Gold Earth Spirit had utterly lost its capacity to fight. The Chen Clan cultivators naturally pressed their advantage against a foe in dire straits, continuously unleashing their magical treasure [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators] and mystical techniques to finish it off.

In merely ten breaths, this powerful Violet Sanctum Demon Spirit [a spirit entity born from demonic energy] perished under the group's relentless assault—a demise that could only be described as profoundly humiliating.

The other Violet Sanctum Mid Stage Metallic Gold Earth Spirit, sensing the danger, already sought to flee. Unfortunately, its chance had slipped away.

Eldrin Chen summoned his Thunderbolt Blazing Fire Sword and Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword, two Third-Rank Immortal Sword [swords forged with immortal-level craftsmanship], launching a ceaseless offensive. He forced the beast into a steady retreat, leaving it with only the strength to parry.

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Seeing the others closing in, the Metallic Gold Earth Spirit finally erupted into a frenzy, desperate to escape with its life from Eldrin Chen's grasp.

It first pushed its defensive Art of Divine Subjugation [a technique for subduing divine or powerful entities] to its absolute limit, enduring the attacks from Eldrin Chen's twin Immortal Sword. Then, it summoned a Third Rank Lower Grade Immortal Sword of its own and slashed it towards Eldrin Chen.

That Third Rank Lower Grade Immortal Sword was forged from Western Pole Metallic Gold, its quality even purer than that of the Venus Metallic Gold Sword Embryo. It was clearly crafted from exceptionally superior Third-Rank Precious Metal.

As the sword came slashing down, Eldrin Chen remained utterly unmoved. Instead, a faint smile touched his lips.

With a flick of his wrist, he unleashed a streak of silver immortal light. The Primordial Magnetic Treasure Bracelet [a powerful enchanted bracelet that manipulates magnetic forces] soared into the air and instantly ensnared the Western Pole Metallic Gold Sword [a legendary sword forged from celestial gold].

Although the grade of the Primordial Magnetic Treasure Bracelet was inferior to that of the Western Pole Metallic Gold Sword, it was a perfect counter, specifically designed to restrain metal-element flying swords and magical treasures, making it the natural bane of the Western Pole Metallic Gold Sword.

Now, powered by Eldrin Chen's cultivation base, it successfully trapped the opponent's prized weapon, rendering it completely immobile.

Seeing his third-rank Immortal Sword [a sword of immense power wielded by immortals] captured, the Metallic Gold Earth Spirit [an earth elemental spirit with a metallic golden form] paled. He hastily channeled the Metallic Gold Divine Thunder [a thunderous divine ability imbued with metallic power] towards the Primordial Magnetic Treasure Bracelet, desperate to free his Immortal Sword.

Little did he know, that moment of delay sealed his fate, leaving him with no path of escape.

In that fleeting instant, Eldrin Chen raised his hand and, with astonishing speed, unleashed two divine abilities in succession.

A golden divine thunderclap and a blade of incandescent sword light descended simultaneously. They not only intercepted the Metallic Gold Earth Spirit's divine ability, but the Blazing Heaven Sword [a divine sword technique that burns with heavenly fire] also struck his defensive Art of Divine Subjugation [a powerful defensive cultivation art], causing its radiant glow to dim significantly.

While third-rank divine abilities possessed devastating power, they exacted a heavy toll on one's spiritual energy [the vital force used by cultivators]. An ordinary Violet Sanctum 1st Tier [the first major stage within the Violet Sanctum realm] cultivator unleashing them at full force would likely exhaust their reserves after just a few strikes.

Only Eldrin Chen, with his exceptionally profound and vast reserves of spiritual energy, bolstered further by the Positive Water Verdant Lotus Throne [a spiritual throne that can store a double portion of spiritual energy], dared to wield such abilities with such reckless abandon.

Seeing his divine abilities strike true, a cold glint flashed in Eldrin Chen's eyes. Acting on pure instinct, he commanded his two Immortal Sword to slash forward with lethal intent.

In the blink of an eye, Eldrin Chen pressed his assault, channeling his two Immortal Swords. The Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword and the Thunderbolt Blazing Fire Sword finally broke through the Art of Divine Subjugation [a powerful defensive technique], its power already significantly depleted.

Seeing his defensive technique shattered, the Metallic Gold Earth Spirit [a spirit beast formed from metallic earth essence] paled. Realizing the danger, he abandoned his only Third Rank Immortal Sword in a panic, desperately trying to erect a protective energy barrier to flee into the distance.

But by then, the others had already closed in. Dozens of magical treasures [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators] and mystical techniques rained down upon him in a furious barrage.

Although most of those Immortal Swords and magical treasures were merely Second Rank Low-Grade [a low-tier level of power], their combined force from over a dozen strikes was more than he could easily withstand.

Within mere moments, his protective barrier shattered. He was then battered relentlessly, his body covered in wounds. For the best reading experience, visit audio–novel.com.