Chapter 200 : A Desperate Stand Against Demonic Beasts

With the cultivation levels of Yang Yuanhe and Su Mingwei, if they were at their peak condition and joined forces, they might barely have been able to withstand this strike.

However, they were already injured, and with the Purple Palace Demon Python [a powerful serpentine demonic beast] restraining them, it was utterly impossible for them to survive this blow.

Seeing Yang Yuanhe in mortal peril, Yang Zhengyuan could no longer hold back. He disregarded the injuries within his body and ceased channeling his power into the Thunderbolt Blazing Fire Sword to strike at the Mountain-Cleaving Soul-Severing Axe.

Yet, he was merely at the Purple Palace, Mid Stage [the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion cultivation realm]. How could he possibly block a Third Rank High Grade [a high-grade treasure of the third rank] magical treasure unleashed by a Purple Mansion [a major cultivation stage] ninth-layer Demonic Beast?

In but an instant, the Thunderbolt Blazing Fire Sword was grievously wounded, its radiance dimming as it was sent flying back.

Yet, Yang Zhengyuan had prepared for this. Seizing the fleeting moment of respite bought by his sword's sacrifice, he forcefully activated the Purple-Gold Heaven's Net Canopy [a defensive canopy treasure] and hurled it forth to intercept the Mountain-Cleaving Soul-Severing Axe, finally managing to parry the lethal strike.

At that very moment, Xavier Xu and Percival Pan attacked with their full might. Their two Third Rank High Grade magical treasures hammered against the Purple Blood Pagoda [a demonic pagoda treasure], causing its protective light to tremble violently and forcing the Violet-Blooded Heaven-Devouring Serpent [a powerful serpent demon] to focus its attention on defending against them.

"ROAR—"

Just then, a cold glint flashed in the pupils of the Black-Horned Serpent [a serpent demon with black horns], and it let out another earth-shaking bellow.

It used its Third Rank High Grade treasure to block Elara Lin's Nine-Condensed Profound Ice Spike [a spike of profound ice], then withstood the combined assaults of the other two cultivators using its defensive divine abilities. Finally, it unleashed the Black Malignancy Divine Radiance [a beam of malignant black energy], aiming the devastating slash directly at Yang Zhengyuan. The story continues at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.

To protect Yang Yuanhe, Yang Zhengyuan had already employed his Third Rank High Grade Defensive Magical Treasure [an enchanted artifact used for protection] and his Lifebound Immortal Sword [a cultivator's personally bound and nurtured immortal-grade sword]. At this moment, he could only desperately channel his Violet Calamity Tribulation Treasure Thunder Pearl to block the incoming assault.

Yet, in an instant, the treasure was sent flying. The residual power of the Black Malignancy Divine Radiance [a sinister beam of dark, corrupting energy] continued its relentless advance toward Yang Zhengyuan.

Facing this life-or-death strike, Yang Zhengyuan tried to forcefully unleash his Yang Fire Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique of pure yang fire]. However, he felt a tearing agony erupt from his internal injuries. The True Essence [refined spiritual energy] he could muster weakened by half, drastically reducing the power of his divine ability.

His heart sank in that fleeting moment, but it was too late to recover. The Black Malignancy Divine Radiance swept through his weakened Yang Fire Divine Thunder, its momentum barely diminished as it slashed toward Yang Zhengyuan. The blow shattered his final Protective Aegis [a protective barrier of spiritual energy] and invaded his Meridians [the channels through which spiritual energy flows in the body].

"Aaaargh—!"

Yang Zhengyuan let out a wretched scream, suffering a grievous and brutal wound. Yet, a ferocious, almost feral light flashed in his eyes.

Having reached this point, he abandoned all caution about suppressing his injuries. He swallowed an Instant Life-Seizing Pill [a desperate combat pill that suppresses all non-fatal wounds at the cost of the user's life after the battle] and recalled his Flying Sword [a sword enchanted for aerial combat and control], ready to fight the Black-Horned Serpent to the death.

That Instant Life-Seizing Pill was a Third Rank treasure pill used for a final, desperate struggle. Upon consumption, it forcibly suppresses all non-lethal injuries within the body, allowing the user to fight unimpeded. However, once the battle concludes, the user's vital energy and blood will utterly exhaust, leading to certain death.

"You fiend! This old man will end you with me!"

After taking the pill, Yang Zhengyuan's aura surged and boiled over, tinged with the grim resolve of one marching to their doom. He threw himself into a frenzied, final clash with the Black-Horned Serpent.

Seizing this opportunity, Eldrin Chen had already established an overwhelming advantage. He urged his twin immortal swords into a fierce assault, and within merely seven or eight exchanges, he had slain the Crimson Flame Serpent, whose combat prowess in the water had diminished.

The remaining Frost Serpent was even less of a match for him. Within the span of a few breaths, it too was slain amidst the lake waters.

Having consecutively slain three formidable foes, Eldrin Chen fought as if bathed in blood, his aura of killing intent now boiling over completely.

His gaze shifted towards the opponents of Su Mingwei and Yang Yuanhe. That piercing stare frightened the demonic serpent to its very core, causing it to turn and flee in terror.

Yet Eldrin Chen let out a cold laugh and once more summoned forth the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss to strike.

Witnessing his divine might, the Violet-Blooded Heaven-Devouring Serpent and the Black-Horned Serpent were both astounded and consumed by hatred. However, the Black-Horned Serpent was already fully occupied, unable to disengage from the three cultivators besieging it. Only the Violet-Blooded Heaven-Devouring Serpent managed to muster a sliver of spare strength.

The Violet-Blooded Heaven-Devouring Serpent let out a furious roar. While simultaneously commanding the Purple Blood Pagoda and the Mountain-Cleaving Soul-Severing Axe to hold off its two opponents, it also directed a Third Rank Middle Grade immortal sword to slash towards Eldrin.

Eldrin Chen's eyes were cold and indifferent; he did not even raise an eyebrow. He summoned the Great Metallic Immortal Sword to intercept the blow.

Seeing its first strike had failed to save its kin, the Violet-Blooded Heaven-Devouring Serpent roared again in fury. It unleashed its trump card divine ability, the Heaven-Devouring Serpent Art, intending to devour the Great Metallic Immortal Sword in one fell swoop.

However, having suffered greatly from this technique in the past, the group had long been prepared for this move. As the demonic serpent attempted to wreak havoc with this ability once more, Xavier Xu produced a small, delicate bell.

"Ding-ling-ling!"

The small, delicate bell emitted a crisp chime, and waves of formation runes swept through the void, actually suppressing the Heaven-Devouring Serpent Art of the Violet-Blooded Heaven-Devouring Serpent.

This treasure was named the 'Void Treasure Bell' [a magical treasure that can stabilize space], a superior-grade Third Rank High Grade magical treasure and a special artifact in the hands of Yvonne the Violet Consort.

This 'Void Treasure Bell' could stabilize the void and was a treasure specifically designed to counter devouring-type divine abilities. For this battle, Lyra Jiang had borrowed it precisely to counter the Heaven-Devouring Serpent Art of the Violet-Blooded Heaven-Devouring Serpent.

Having failed twice to interfere with the rescue, the Purple Palace, Early Stage [the third major realm of cultivation] demonic serpent finally reached its end.

The Purple Palace, Early Stage demonic serpent tried to flee for its life. It was momentarily blocked by Su Mingwei's First Wood Divine Thunder [a thunder technique imbued with the essence of primordial wood]. When it raised its defensive treasure to block, it was hindered by Yang Yuanhe, and was ultimately beheaded by the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss. This content originates from audio—novel.com. Please respect copyright.

After slaying this Purple Palace, Early Stage demonic serpent, Eldrin Chen's Lifebound Immortal Sword [a cultivator's primary weapon, soul-bound and grown with them] seemed faintly shrouded in an aura of baleful energy, sending a shiver down the spine of the Violet-Blooded Heaven-Devouring Serpent.

"How can such a god of slaughter exist?"

By this point in the battle, everyone was aghast at Eldrin Chen's innate talent for combat. He truly seemed like a born, peerless sword immortal; his lethally sharp combat instincts were enough to unsettle even a Purple Palace, Late Stage [the late phase of the third major cultivation realm] expert.

At this juncture, the Violet-Blooded Heaven-Devouring Serpent was no longer willing to risk its life recklessly. It stubbornly maintained its Defensive Magical Treasure, the Purple Blood Pagoda, and attempted to maneuver and stall for time, awaiting reinforcements from the Low-Rank Demonic Beast [demonic beasts of the first and second cultivation ranks] horde.

Yet Eldrin Chen calmly rode his sword forward to engage. Su Mingwei and the others moved to assist, but Eldrin Chen halted them.

He shook his head, speaking with calm authority. "You are wounded. Do not take such a risk. Go and help contain the Low-Rank Demonic Beast [lesser monsters] instead."

"Understood."

The two nodded. In their injured state, confronting a Purple Palace, Late Stage Demonic Beast [a powerful monster at the late stage of the Purple Mansion realm] carried the risk of death. Dealing with Foundation Establishment Demonic Beast [monsters at the Foundation Establishment realm] would be far less perilous.

Seeing Eldrin Chen fly towards it, the Violet-Blooded Heaven-Devouring Serpent [a monstrous serpent with violet-tinged blood] narrowed its pupils coldly, then immediately turned to flee into the distance.

But Eldrin Chen unleashed two successive Divine Thunder [powerful bolts of heaven-sent lightning] that struck the Purple Blood Pagoda [a demonic pagoda treasure], causing its protective radiance to flicker. He then guided the Great Metallic Immortal Sword [his immortal-grade metallic sword] in a sweeping slash.

Simultaneously, Xavier Xu swallowed a Purple Aura Pill [a pill that restores spiritual energy] to recover thirty percent of his True Essence [cultivated spiritual power]. He then summoned his Heavenly Gold Fire Dragon Shears [a pair of magical shears resembling fiery dragons] to join the assault.

Not to be outdone, Percival Pan channeled his power into his clan's supreme treasure, the 'Mountain and River Scroll' [a magical scroll depicting mountains and rivers]. From it, a range of illusory peaks and a mighty Ronan [a river spirit] manifested to press down upon the foe.

"Hmph—"

The Violet-Blooded Heaven-Devouring Serpent snorted coldly. It was, after all, a Purple Palace, Late Stage Demonic Beast. Even wounded and not yet fully recovered, in a one-on-one duel, Eldrin Chen would certainly be no match for it.

Yet, faced with the encirclement of three Purple Mansion, Mid Stage [the third major realm of cultivation, where one forms a spiritual mansion within the dantian] cultivators, it found itself somewhat on the defensive. After all, these three were no ordinary Rogue Cultivator [cultivators without a sect or clan affiliation]. Each of their three clan-suppressing supreme treasures was of Third Rank High Grade [a high-quality artifact corresponding to the Purple Mansion realm], and any single one was potent enough to demand its full attention.

With a furious roar, the Violet-Blooded Heaven-Devouring Serpent [a powerful serpentine demonic beast with violet-hued blood] barely managed to evade the assault of the 'Mountain and River Scroll' [a magical treasure depicting and harnessing the power of landscapes]. It used its Purple Blood Pagoda to withstand the Heavenly Gold Fire Dragon Shears [a pair of magical shears embodying the power of fire and metal], then channeled its energy into the Mountain-Cleaving Soul-Severing Axe [a mighty axe capable of sundering mountains and severing souls], bringing it down in a devastating arc aimed at the Great Metallic Immortal Sword [a powerful immortal sword forged from rare metallic essences]. This content originates from audio-novel.com. Please respect copyright.