Chapter 201. Purple Palace, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm)

Eldrin once again channeled his energy into the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, engaging in a fierce clash with the Purpleblood Sky Python's mid-third-grade immortal sword as he sought an opening to turn the tide.

The trio and the demon battled for over 30 exchanges, yet the Purple-Blooded Heavenly Python remained impenetrable in its defense. Anxious expressions gradually surfaced on everyone's faces.

At that very moment, the Violet Blood Heavenly Python was finally forced into a corner by the Mountain and River Tome. The power of the Purple Blood Pagoda (Magic Treasure) had already diminished considerably, and the serpent was unwilling to let it withstand further damage. Thus, it unleashed yet another trump card—a long-held secret art.

Crimson Pupil Demon Eye.

Everyone’s pupils contracted slightly as they saw 2 beams of crimson light shoot out from the Violet-Blooded Heavenly Python’s eyes, striking the Mountain and River Painting and causing its radiance to visibly dim.

Percival (Person Name) put away the Mountain and River Painting with a pained heart. The Crimson Pupil Demonic Eye was forged from baleful energy, making it particularly effective against artifacts like the Mountain and River Painting whose materials were easily corrupted.

At present, the clan's supreme treasure has suffered considerable damage. Not only can it not be used again in the short term, but it will likely also affect its overall lifespan.

However, Eldrin had been waiting precisely for this opportunity. In that fleeting moment, he seized the chance and summoned the Magnetism Treasure Mirror.

In the blink of an eye, a crisp chime rang out as the Magnetic Treasure Mirror erupted in a dazzling blaze of gold and azure light—it was none other than the divine ability known as Yin-Yang Magnetic Annihilation Radiance.

Divine light-based supernatural powers are particularly effective against protective auras and defensive magical treasures. The innate ability of this Mystic Magnetic Treasure Mirror is exceptionally powerful and nearly impossible to counter.

At this moment, the Yin Yang Dual Polarity Divine Light descended, catching the Purple-Blooded Heavenly Python completely off guard.

The only ability the Purple-Blooded Celestial Python could employ to counter this divine power was its Crimson Pupil Demonic Eye. Having deployed this technique in haste, it had no other means left to respond.

On the other side, Xavier coordinated seamlessly. At this moment, he channeled his full power into the Dry Gold Fire Dragon Shears, instantly eroding over 30 percent of the Purple Blood Pagoda's defensive barrier.

This left the Purple Blood Pagoda (Magic Treasure), whose power had already been significantly depleted, with its defensive capabilities halved once more. How could it possibly withstand the assault now?

The Yin-Yang Primordial Magnetic Divine Light descended, instantly tearing through the defensive barrier of the Purple Blood Pagoda (Magic Treasure). Before the Purple Blood Heavenly Python could react in astonishment, nearly half of its physical form was blasted apart.

"Ah—"

Amidst the agony, the Violet Blood Heavenly Python's divine sense let out a furious roar.

A flicker of madness flashed in its pupils, before it unleashed the Mountain-Splitting Soul-Severing Axe and a mid-grade third-tier immortal sword to strike at Eldrin.

Eldrin had long since calculated every move in his heart. With a casual point of his finger, the Magnetic Treasure Mirror erupted with magnetic radiance, instantly locking the Mountain-Splitting Soul-Severing Axe in place.

This treasure was specifically designed to counter flying swords, magical artifacts, and even metal-attributed supernatural powers. The Mountain-Cleaving Soul-Severing Axe, forged from supreme-grade treasure metal, was naturally completely suppressed by it.

Moreover, the Magnetic Treasure Mirror still had energy to spare, effortlessly drawing in 3 mid-third-grade flying swords as well.

Back when he was besieged by numerous foes, the Purple-Blooded Celestial Python had sustained grave injuries. In this battle, he was still carrying those old wounds and could only unleash 70% of his true strength.

Now that the Grade 3, Upper Tier defensive treasure had been breached, his 2 offensive treasures were being suppressed, and both new and old injuries erupted simultaneously, the Purple-Blooded Heavenly Python's strength had already been diminished by 70 percent.

At this critical juncture, besieged by 3 Purple Palace, Mid Stage (Cultivation Realm) cultivators, the Violet Blood Heavenly Python was finally approaching its end.

But before this battle could conclude, a scene of equal carnage had already unfolded on the other front.

The effects of the Moment-Seizing Life-Stealing Pill finally faded, and Yang Zhengyuan's internal and external injuries erupted completely, his body rendered nearly sieve-like.

Yet even at this point, the Black-Horned Python refused to relent. Its gaze remained fixed on Yang Zhengyuan with bone-chilling intensity.

Its greatest hatred was reserved for Eldrin, but Yang Zhengyuan came a close second. If not for Yang Zhengyuan consuming the Half-Moment Life-Seizing Pill and unleashing his power to block its path, it would have long since shattered the defenses of Elara and Xu Daoyuan.

In that case, with the 2 of them at the Purple Palace, Late Stage joining forces, they would never have fallen to such a state of utter defeat.

At this thought, it shot an utterly resentful glare at the dying Yang Zhengyuan. Forcing itself to withstand the duo’s assaults, it channeled the Black Fiend Divine Light and unleashed it toward Yang Zhengyuan.

"Ah—"

That strike was far too domineering; Yang Zhengyuan no longer had the strength to block it.

The black baleful light descended with a thunderous crash, tearing through Yang Zhengyuan’s physical form and obliterating half his body in an instant.

Patriarch.

Witnessing the fall of his clan's patriarch, Yang Yuanhe’s face was streaked with tears.

If not for saving him, Yang Zhengyuan would not have summoned his defensive magic treasure, and they would not have ended up in such a dire situation.

At this moment, the Black-Horned Python struck down Yang Zhengyuan with a single blow, easing some of the resentment in its heart. It then cast a cold glance at Eldrin (Person Name) before turning and fleeing into the distance.

After the Black-Horned Python fled, the demon tribes at Celestial Python Lake (Location) had already lost their momentum. The Celestial Python Demon King (Demon Beast) now harbored thoughts of retreat.

13 years ago, it could still barely suppress Lyra (Person Name) within Celestial Ruins Mountain (Location), but now it realized it was no longer a match for her.

Lyra had now mastered the great cultivation art 'Divine Light of the 5 Void Tribulations', allowing her to freely wield the numerous supernatural abilities she had cultivated over the years.

In this situation, the Celestial Python Demon King (Demon Beast) was no match for Lyra (Person Name), and instead found itself at a slight disadvantage.

Originally, it had intended to utilize the strength of second- and third-tier demonic beasts to besiege Lyra (Person Name). But now that the demonic beasts had been utterly routed, it had no choice but to flee for its life.

"Trying to escape? Not so easy."

Lyra (Person Name) sneered coldly as she unleashed an earthen-yellow radiance that descended upon the Celestial Python Demon King (Demon Beast). This was none other than the earth-attribute divine ability known as the 'Mountain-Crushing Deity Subjugation Spell'.

In an instant, the Celestial Python Demon King (Demon Beast) felt as if a mountain 10 1000 zhang high were crushing down upon him, causing his speed to slow significantly.

This Mountain-Crushing Deity Suppression Curse was a technique Lyra had specifically cultivated to deal with the Celestial Python Demon King, designed precisely to prevent this demonic beast from escaping. After all, should the Celestial Python Demon King manage to flee with its life, even Lyra would likely find herself facing considerable trouble.

In just a dozen or so breaths, the battle below had already concluded. The Violetblooded Heaven Python's magical treasures and supernatural abilities had been utterly depleted.

Surrounded by the crowd, he found it impossible to resist. After barely holding out for a dozen or so moves, he was beaten to death under their relentless assault.

Having routed the Celestial Python Demon King's (Demon Beast) aides, Eldrin (Person Name) lifted his gaze toward the Celestial Python Demon King (Demon Beast), his expression turning grave as he spoke.

"All cultivators at Purple Palace, Mid Stage (Cultivation Realm) and above, follow me to assist Elder Jiang in besieging the Celestial Python Demon King (Demon Beast)."

"Remember, you must not approach within 10 li of the Demon King."

As his words faded, he rode his sword in pursuit of the Celestial Python Demon King (Demon Beast).

After pursuing them for several 1000 miles, the crowd finally caught up with Lyra (Person Name) and the Celestial Python Demon King (Demon Beast), who were still locked in fierce combat.

At this moment, the Celestial Python Demon King (Demon Beast) had been forced into a rather passive position. The defensive magical treasure above its head was known as the Earth-Marsh 5 Smoke Veil, accompanied by the Dragon-Transformation Blade—a mid-grade fourth-tier treasure—and the Ink Snow Immortal Sword, a lower-grade fourth-tier artifact.

Relying on these 3 treasures and several innate divine abilities, it fought back and forth with Lyra, barely managing to hold its own despite being at a slight disadvantage.

This was still underwater; had the battle taken place in the sky, it would likely have been severely wounded by now.

"Let's move."

Seeing the Celestial Python Demon King (Demon Beast) being intercepted, Eldrin (Person Name) let out a resounding cry and unleashed 2 immortal swords, slashing toward the Celestial Python Demon King (Demon Beast).