Chapter 200 The Instant Death Pill

Given Yang Yuanhe and Su Mingwei's cultivation levels, they might have barely withstood this blow if they had joined forces at their peak.

But now they were already wounded, and with the Purple Palace Demon Python (Demon Beast) restraining them, it was utterly impossible for them to survive this strike.

Seeing Yang Yuanhe in mortal peril, Yang Zhengyuan could no longer restrain himself. Ignoring the injuries raging within his body, he desperately channeled his energy to wield the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, slashing it toward the Mountain-Splitting Soul-Severing Axe.

But he was merely at Purple Palace, Mid Stage—how could he possibly withstand a top-grade Grade-3 magic treasure unleashed by a Purple Palace, Ninth Layer demonic beast?

In just an instant, the Thunderblaze Sword suffered a heavy blow, its radiance dimmed as it was sent flying backward.

However, Yang Zhengyuan had long been prepared. Seizing the fleeting moment when the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss blocked the attack, he forcibly activated the Purple Gold Heavenly Net Shield and hurled it forth to intercept the Mountain-Splitting Soul-Severing Axe, ultimately deflecting this devastating strike.

At this moment, Xavier and Percival unleashed their full power. 2 third-tier superior-grade magic treasures struck the Purple Blood Pagoda with tremendous force, causing its radiance to flicker violently and forcing the Purple Blood Heavenly Python to respond with utmost seriousness.

"Roar——"

Just then, a cold gleam flashed in the Black-Horned Python's pupils as it let out another deafening roar.

It swiftly activated a third-grade superior magic treasure to block Elara’s 9-Condensation Profound Ice Spikes, then withstood the duo’s combined assaults using defensive divine abilities before unleashing the Black Fiend Divine Light Slash toward Yang Zhengyuan.

To protect Yang Yuanhe, Yang Zhengyuan had already deployed a third-grade, superior-tier defensive magical treasure and his lifebound immortal sword. Now, he could only summon the Violet Calamity Transcendence Thunder Pearl to intercept the blow.

Yet in an instant, the treasure was sent flying, and the might of the Black Fiend Divine Light surged forth unabated, striking toward Yang Zhengyuan.

Confronting this lethal strike, Yang Zhengyuan desperately summoned the Blazing Fire Divine Thunder, only to feel a tearing agony erupt from his internal injuries. The spiritual power he had mustered instantly weakened by 50 percent, drastically diminishing the might of his unleashed divine ability.

In an instant, his heart sank, but it was already too late to salvage the situation. The Black Fiend Divine Light obliterated the Li Fire Divine Thunder, and its residual momentum swept relentlessly toward Yang Zhengyuan. With a single strike, it shattered his last vestige of protective aura, infiltrating deep into his meridians.

"Ah—"

Yang Zhengyuan let out a miserable cry, having suffered a devastating blow, yet a ferocious glint flashed in his eyes.

At this point, he could no longer afford to suppress his internal injuries. Swallowing a Moment of Life-Seizing Pill, he recalled his flying sword magic treasure and threw himself into a desperate struggle against the Darkhorn Python.

That 1-Moment Life-Severing Pill was a third-grade treasure pill used for desperate struggles. Upon consumption, it could suppress all non-lethal injuries within the body, yet the user would inevitably perish from exhausted vitality once the battle concluded.

"You vile fiend, this old man will fight you to the death!"

Yang Zhengyuan consumed the elixir, his aura surging like boiling tides as he charged toward the Black-Horned Python with the grim determination of 1 prepared to die.

趁此机会，Eldrin (Person Name)也已经打出了绝对优势，他催动两柄仙剑猛攻，仅仅七八招的功夫就将水中战力下降的Crimson Flame Qi (Spiritual Root)蟒斩杀。

The remaining Frost Serpents were no match for him, and within mere breaths, they were all slain in the lake waters.

After slaying 3 powerful foes in succession, Eldrin was practically bathed in blood, his killing intent boiling over completely.

His gaze fell upon Su Mingwei and Yang Yuanhe's opponent, the piercing glare so terrifying it nearly shattered the demonic serpent's very soul. The creature immediately turned to flee.

But Eldrin sneered coldly and once again summoned the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss to strike.

Witnessing his overwhelming display of power, the Violetblood Sky-Python and the Blackhorn Python were both astonished and consumed by bitter hatred. Yet, while the Blackhorn Python was fully occupied fending off the assaults of 3 adversaries, the Violetblood Sky-Python barely retained a sliver of spare strength to retaliate.

The Violetblood Heavenly Python roared, simultaneously activating the Purple Blood Pagoda (Magic Treasure) and Mountain-Sundering Soul-Reaper Axe to hold off the 2 opponents while summoning a mid-grade third-tier immortal sword to slash forward.

Eldrin’s eyes remained icy and detached. Without even lifting his gaze, he summoned the Great Geng Immortal Sword to block the strike.

Seeing that his first strike had failed to save the situation, the Violet Blood Heavenly Python roared furiously once more, unleashing its ultimate trump card—the Heavenly Python Devours the Heavens technique—intending to devour the Great Geng Immortal Sword in 1 decisive move.

However, after suffering a great loss from this divine ability in the past, everyone had long been guarding against this move. Seeing the demonic serpent attempting to wreak havoc with this technique once more, Xavier (Person Name) summoned a small, delicate bell.

“Ding ling ling!”

The small bell emitted a crisp chime, its array patterns sweeping across the void as it actually managed to suppress the Purpleblood Heavenly Python's Devouring Heaven Technique.

This treasure is named the Void Bell, a superior-grade magic treasure of the third tier, and also a unique magical artifact wielded by Yan Ziji (Person Name).

This ‘Void Treasure Bell’ could stabilize the void—a treasure specifically designed to counter devouring-type divine abilities. For this battle, Lyra (Person Name) had borrowed it precisely to suppress the Purpleblood Heavenly Python’s Heaven-Devouring Python Art.

The Violetblooded Celestial Python had twice interfered with the rescue attempts to no avail, and now this Purple Palace, Early Stage (Cultivation Realm) serpent demon had ultimately reached its final hour.

The Purple Palace, Early Stage (Cultivation Realm) demonic serpent sought to flee for its life, yet was momentarily halted by Su Mingwei's Divine Wooden Thunder. As it raised its magical treasure in a desperate attempt to block the assault, Yang Yuanhe intercepted its defense. Ultimately, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) swept down and severed its head.

After slaying this Purple Palace, Early Stage (Cultivation Realm) demonic serpent, Eldrin's Lifebound Immortal Sword became faintly shrouded in a murderous aura, causing the Purpleblood Sky Python's scalp to prickle with dread.

"How could such a god of slaughter exist?"

By this point in the great battle, everyone was astonished by Eldrin's innate combat prowess. He truly resembled a peerless Sword Immortal born with divine grace, his lethally precise battle instincts sending chills even through those at the Purple Palace, Late Stage.

By this point, the Violet Blood Heavenly Python was unwilling to risk its life any further. Forcing its defensive artifact, the Purple Blood Pagoda (Magic Treasure), to its limits, it began maneuvering to buy time while awaiting reinforcements from the lower-tier demonic beasts.

Yet Eldrin calmly rode his sword forth to kill. Though Su Mingwei and the others wished to intervene, Eldrin stopped them.

He shook his head and said calmly, "You're injured. Better not take risks. Go assist in holding back the low-level demonic beasts instead."

"Very well."

The 2 nodded in agreement. Though they were now injured, facing a Purple Palace, Late Stage demonic beast would risk their lives, while dealing with a Foundation Establishment-level creature would be far less demanding.

The Violetblood Heavenly Python saw Eldrin flying toward it, its pupils instantly turning icy cold. Yet instead of confronting him, it whirled around and fled into the distance.

Yet when Eldrin (Person Name) summoned 2 divine thunderbolts in succession, they struck the Purple Blood Pagoda (Magic Treasure) with such force that its radiance flickered faintly. Seizing the moment, he then maneuvered the Great Geng Immortal Sword and swept it forward in a decisive slash.

Meanwhile, Xavier swallowed a Purple Aura Pill (Spiritual Object), restoring 30 percent of his magic power. He then summoned the Qianjin Fire Dragon Shears (Magic Treasure) and unleashed a slashing strike.

On the other side, Percival (Person Name) was equally unyielding. He activated his clan’s ultimate treasure, the Mountain and River Scroll (Magic Treasure), manifesting a vast landscape of mountains and rivers to suppress his opponent.

"Hmph—"

The Violetblood Heavenly Python snorted coldly. After all, it was a Purple Palace, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm) demonic beast. Even though its injuries had yet to fully heal, in a 1-on-1 confrontation, Eldrin (Person Name) would absolutely be no match for it.

Yet, faced with the siege of 3 Purple Palace, Mid Stage (Cultivation Realm) experts, it found itself somewhat on the defensive. After all, these 3 were no ordinary rogue cultivators—each wielded a third-grade, superior-tier clan-guarding treasure, any 1 of which demanded its full attention.

With an enraged roar, the Violet Blood Sky Python barely evaded the attack from the 'Rivers and Mountains Tapestry', using the Purple Blood Pagoda (Magic Treasure) to forcibly withstand the Dry Gold Fire Dragon Scissors. It then channeled its power into the Mountain-Splitting Soul-Severing Axe, unleashing a devastating strike toward the Great Geng Immortal Sword.

Chapter 1 The Azure Clouds Sect's recruitment ceremony had just concluded. Lin Yan stood at the foot of the mountain, gazing up at the mist-shrouded peaks. His fingers gently brushed the worn jade slip in his palm—the only legacy his father had left him. "Next!" The deacon's voice echoed coldly. Lin Yan took a deep breath and stepped forward. Just as he was about to present the jade slip, a sneer came from behind. "A mere mortal with no spiritual roots dares to seek immortality?" A young man in brocade robes approached, surrounded by attendants. The crowd immediately parted, whispering, "It's Young Master Zhao! He’s already at the 5th level of Qi Refinement!" Zhao Feng glanced disdainfully at Lin Yan. "The Azure Clouds Sect isn’t a place for trash. Scram!" A surge of anger rose within Lin Yan, but he suppressed it. Over the past 3 years, he had endured countless such insults. His father had once said, "The path of cultivation values perseverance, not haste." Suddenly, the jade slip in his palm grew warm. A stream of mysterious information flowed into his mind—the "9 Revolutions Heaven Devouring Art"! The deacon’s eyes sharpened. "What’s that in your hand?" Before Lin Yan could respond, Zhao Feng reached out to snatch it. "A treasure even a mortal shouldn’t possess!" But the moment Zhao Feng’s fingers touched the jade slip, a powerful force sent him flying. He crashed heavily onto the stone steps, spitting out a mouthful of blood. "Core Formation realm... artifact?!" The deacon’s expression changed dramatically. Lin Yan stood still, a faint golden light shimmering around him. The long-accumulated spiritual power within his body surged like a awakened flood dragon. The entire square fell silent. From the highest peak, an elder in azure robes slowly opened his eyes. "The Heaven Devouring Sacred Body... has finally appeared."