Chapter 202 : Clash of Immortal Swords

Percival Pan [the Grand Elder of the Pan Clan], Xu Darius [the Purple Mansion Ancestor of the Xu Clan], Xavier Xu [a senior cultivator of the Xu Clan], and Elara Lin [a Purple Mansion cultivator of the Lin Clan] dared not delay. In unison, they summoned their Flying Sword [a sword that can be controlled to fly and attack from a distance] magical treasures, directing their assault towards the Celestial Python Demon King [a powerful serpentine demon ruler].

Seeing the group closing in for a coordinated attack, a cold glint flashed in the eyes of the Celestial Python Demon King. It unleashed its Ink Snow Immortal Sword [a legendary sword named "Ink Snow"] in a sweeping slash towards them.

"Clang—!"

A sharp, metallic shriek echoed through the air as several Third Rank Magical Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts of the third rank] were instantly severed in two.

"My Azure Sky Sword [a sword named "Azure Sky"]!"

Witnessing his Third Rank Middle Grade [a specific grade of power for magical treasures] Flying Sword being cleaved apart, Xu Darius could not suppress a pained cry, his heart aching at the loss.

It was only then that the group realized: any magical treasure or immortal sword below the Third Rank High Grade [the highest grade within the third rank] could not withstand a single strike from the Ink Snow Immortal Sword.

Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a young cultivator from the Chen Clan], looking at the notch now marring his Great Metallic Immortal Sword [his personal immortal sword named "Great Metallic"], called out with a wince, "Do not use treasures below Third Rank High Grade!"

"Use your divine ability techniques or your own immortal swords to parry!"

Heeding his warning, the cultivators shifted tactics, defending solely with their Third Rank Magical Treasure-grade immortal swords and unleashing their own divine abilities. This proved effective; under their concerted defense and counterattacks, the radiant aura of the Ink Snow Immortal Sword visibly dimmed and flickered. The complete novel can be found at *audio-novel.com*.

After all, these were five Purple Mansion [the third major realm of cultivation, where one forms a spiritual mansion within the dantian] combatants. Though their combined efforts might struggle to subdue the Celestial Python Demon King, dealing with a single Third Rank Immortal Sword [a powerful enchanted sword of the third cultivation rank] was well within their capabilities.

Seeing the Ink Snow Immortal Sword [a legendary immortal sword named for its ink-black blade and snow-like chill] fail to land a decisive blow, the Celestial Python Demon King's pupils instantly narrowed to slits. It poured all of its remaining mana into the weapon, pushing the Ink Snow Immortal Sword's power to its absolute zenith, then sent it soaring through the air to cleave down upon Eldrin Chen.

Clearly, the Celestial Python Demon King harbored a bone-deep hatred for Eldrin Chen, willing to expend a tremendous amount of its spiritual energy to utterly annihilate this sworn enemy.

As the Ink Snow Immortal Sword descended once more, the group was not idle. Elara Lin unleashed her Nine-Condensed Profound Ice Spike [a magical treasure formed from nine layers of condensed, profound ice], Xavier Xu summoned his Heavenly Gold Fire Dragon Shears [a pair of magical shears embodying heavenly gold and fire dragon essence], and Eldrin Chen's Great Metallic Immortal Sword [a mighty immortal sword forged from supreme metallic essence] also shot forth to meet the attack.

The remaining cultivators also activated their divine abilities, relentlessly whittling away at the Ink Snow Immortal Sword's formidable aura. In the blink of an eye, they managed to erode over seventy percent of its offensive power.

Seizing the moment of the immortal sword's diminished might, Eldrin Chen summoned his Magnetic Treasure Mirror [a magical mirror that manipulates magnetic forces]. This Life-Bound Magical Treasure [a magical treasure personally refined and bound to a cultivator's life force, growing in power with them] shone forth with its dual-colored golden and azure light, proving its worth once again by firmly pinning the Ink Snow Immortal Sword in the void.

Seeing its Ink Snow Immortal Sword immobilized, the Celestial Python Demon King desperately tried to channel more mana to break it free. Unfortunately, Lyra Jiang was not merely a spectator.

With a focused will, Lyra Jiang activated her own Life-Bound Magical Treasure, the Six Realms and Eight Desolations Cauldron [a mighty cauldron treasure said to encompass and stabilize all realms]. Together with the Heaven's Ruin Immortal-Slaying Sword [a sword famed for its power to slay even immortals], they successfully intercepted the Dragon Transformation Blade [a blade imbued with the power of dragon metamorphosis]. She then unleashed her divine ability, the First Wood Divine Radiance [a radiant technique harnessing the primordial, generative power of wood]. The combined force of the three finally locked the Dragon Transformation Blade in stasis within the void.

She followed this by releasing a barrage of divine abilities—the Yin Fire Divine Thunder [a thunderous technique of hidden, consuming fire] and the Refined Gold Divine Thunder [a thunder technique of purified, sharp metallic essence] among others—pummeling the Earth Marsh Five Mist Veil [a defensive treasure that conjures a five-layered mist from earth and marsh energies] until its protective glow trembled violently.

Realizing the likely futility of pressing the attack here, the Celestial Python Demon King could only shift its full attention onto Lyra Jiang, engaging her in a fierce duel with its remaining arsenal of divine abilities and magical treasures.

Meanwhile, Eldrin Chen and the others were still locked in a stalemate with the Ink Snow Immortal Sword. The power of this Fourth Rank immortal sword was truly extraordinary; even after being restrained, it thrashed wildly, showing clear signs of breaking free.

Sensing the mirror's radiance was struggling to contain it, Eldrin Chen urgently said, "We cannot let it escape."

"Do not worry."

The group swiftly complied, channeling several divine abilities and magical treasures in succession to bombard the sword, forcefully suppressing the rampant aura of the Ink Snow Immortal Sword.

Seeing the opportunity had arrived, Elara Lin let out a sharp cry and activated her divine ability, the Frost Jade Radiance-Solidifying Mantra [a mystical chant that freezes and solidifies spiritual radiance].

A beam of white light shot forth, instantly encasing the Ink Snow Immortal Sword in ice. Then, Elara Lin raised her hand once more, releasing a golden bracelet.

That Golden Radiance Bracelet was an auxiliary-type magical treasure, possessing a restraining effect against Demonic Core [the condensed energy core of a demonic beast] and even other magical treasures. Now, it transformed into a golden chain of light, firmly binding the Ink Snow Immortal Sword.

The combined power of the Frost Jade Radiance-Solidifying Mantra, the Golden Radiance Bracelet, and the Magnetic Treasure Mirror finally succeeded. The Ink Snow Immortal Sword was trapped securely, utterly immobilized within the void.

With this threat contained, the group could now turn their full attention, launching a coordinated assault against the Celestial Python Demon King.

As the combined might of the cultivators converged upon him, a flicker of grave concern appeared in the eyes of the Celestial Python Demon King. For the first time, a sense of being overwhelmed began to show, a weariness creeping into his defense.

Its signature Dragon Transformation Blade [a powerful magical weapon capable of transforming into a dragon's form], though formidable, was now being suppressed by Lyra Jiang's Earth-Fortress Earth Origin Disk [a disk-shaped treasure that harnesses the stabilizing power of the earth]. Its most potent Heaven-Devouring Serpent Art [a divine ability that mimics a colossal serpent devouring the heavens] was also being countered by the same disk.

Thus, the Celestial Python Demon King [a powerful demonic beast king resembling a heavenly python] had no choice but to disregard the immense drain on its mana and unleash its own Innate Divine Ability, the Crimson Pupil Demon Gaze [a devastating beam of crimson energy fired from its demonic eyes].

"*Whoosh—*"

It was the same Innate Divine Ability [a powerful ability inherent to a creature's bloodline], yet compared to the Violet-Blooded Heaven-Devouring Serpent [a lesser serpent demon], the power unleashed by the Celestial Python Demon King was truly terrifying.

The onlookers saw only a brilliant stream of light erupt from the Celestial Python Demon King's pupils. A crimson radiance swept across the sky, aiming directly for their magical treasures.

A Demon King [a ruler among demonic beasts] channeling its divine ability was a fearsome sight. If that crimson light struck, even a Third Rank High Grade [a high-grade treasure of the third rank, suitable for Purple Mansion cultivators] clan-protecting treasure would be severely damaged. This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio-novel`com.

However, Lyra Jiang would not stand idly by. With a slight flick of her finger, a dazzling sword aura shot forth.

"It's the Seven Stars Demon-Slaying Sword Aura [a sword technique that channels the power of the seven stars to slay demons]!"

Seeing the sword aura, the group felt a wave of relief. The brilliant aura swept across the heavens, instantly erasing more than half of the crimson light.

The remaining cultivators joined forces to disperse the last remnants of the crimson radiance, their faces etched with awe and shock.

When channeled with the power of the Purple Mansion [the third major realm of cultivation, where one's spiritual foundation solidifies into a stable, fortified mansion] realm, the divine ability unleashed a might that was fully seventy percent of the Celestial Python Demon King's own, a testament to the profound and vast depth of Lyra Jiang's spiritual essence.

"BOOM—"

At that very moment, a series of thunderous roars echoed, catching everyone's attention.

Lyra Jiang struck again, consecutively unleashing three bolts of thunderous radiance—golden, crimson, and verdant. They were none other than the Refined Gold Divine Thunder, the Yin Fire Divine Thunder, and the First Wood Divine Thunder—three distinct Pure Yin Divine Thunder [powerful thunder-based divine abilities embodying the yin aspect of their respective elements].

The three Pure Yin Divine Thunder erupted with overwhelming, unstoppable momentum, cleaving through the air toward the Celestial Python Demon King. For a moment, they battered the Earth Marsh Five Mist Veil [a defensive treasure that conjures a protective veil of five-colored mists], causing its protective glow to dim and flicker precariously.

"Strike with everything you have!"

Seizing this rare opening, Eldrin Chen shouted the command. He allowed the spiritual power from the Flood Water Azure Lotus Platform [a lotus-shaped platform treasure that enhances one's spiritual energy and stability] to surge through his entire being, then launched his own full-force assault.

The Metallic Essence Divine Thunder and the Wood-First Divine Thunder were the first to streak forth. Close on their heels, the Blazing Heaven Sword [a family heirloom divine ability that manifests a sword of scorching celestial fire] and the Great Metallic Immortal Sword [a powerful immortal-grade sword forged from refined metallic essence] tore through the void, their combined force causing the Earth Marsh Five Mist Veil to flicker wildly, on the verge of collapse.

Seizing the moment, the others swiftly followed suit, channeling their own magical treasures and divine abilities. In an instant, over a dozen beams of destructive power—spells and artifacts alike—ripped across the sky. This final, concentrated barrage proved to be the last straw that broke the camel's back.

The Earth Marsh Five Mist Veil, having endured a relentless torrent of attacks in such a short span, could hold no longer. Its defenses shattered under the overwhelming assault.

As the Earth Marsh Five Mist Veil [a defensive treasure that conjures a five-layered mist veil] was breached, the Celestial Python Demon King [a powerful demonic beast ruler] still had a final gambit. It opened its maw and spewed forth a torrent of black aegis energy, instantly shrouding itself in an impenetrable protective barrier.

"It's the Profound Abyssal Heavenly Aegis [a supreme defensive divine ability],"

Lyra Jiang recognized the origin of this defensive divine ability. The Profound Abyssal Heavenly Aegis was the Celestial Python Demon King's innate lifebound divine ability. However, due to the constant presence of the Earth Marsh Five Mist Veil, this demon had rarely been forced to reveal this ultimate technique.

Now that the Profound Abyssal Heavenly Aegis was fully deployed, it momentarily rendered the combined assaults of everyone present incapable of breaching its formidable Formation [a structured arrangement of energy for defense or attack].

Though temporarily secure, a flicker of urgent anxiety passed through the Celestial Python Demon King's mind.

By this point in the fierce battle, its mana reserves had already been depleted by forty percent. It was no longer a match for Lyra Jiang. If the fight dragged on, even making a successful escape would become a perilous endeavor.

With this realization, the Celestial Python Demon King's gaze fell upon the Dragon Transformation Blade [a legendary blade capable of merging with its wielder]. It understood clearly that the only path forward was to merge its form with the blade, becoming one with the Dragon Transformation Blade. Only by harnessing the immense speed of this Fourth Rank Middle Grade [a grade denoting a high-tier magical weapon] divine blade could it hope to outpace and shake off Lyra Jiang. Experience the full epic at audio—novel.com.