Chapter 201 : Clash of Crimson and Solar Flames

Eldrin Chen once again channeled the Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword [his signature flaming sword], engaging the Purple Blood Heavenly Python [a powerful serpent demon] in a fierce duel with its third-tier mid-grade Immortal Sword [a flying sword of immortal quality]. All the while, he began searching for the pivotal moment to turn the tide of battle.

The three cultivators and the single demon beast had exchanged over thirty blows. Seeing the Purple Blood Heavenly Python still defending itself with an impenetrable guard, the group could not help but reveal looks of growing anxiety.

It was at this very moment that the Purple Blood Heavenly Python was finally forced into a corner by the Mountain and River Chart [a magical scroll depicting mountains and rivers]. By now, the power of the Purple Blood Pagoda [a defensive pagoda treasure] had diminished significantly. Unwilling to let it take another direct hit, the python unleashed another of its trump card divine abilities.

"Crimson Pupil Demon Gaze [a sinister gaze attack refined from malevolent energy]!"

The pupils of the cultivators contracted slightly as they saw two beams of crimson light shoot forth from the eyes of the Purple Blood Heavenly Python, striking the Mountain and River Chart and causing its radiance to visibly dim.

With a pained heart, Percival Pan retrieved the Mountain and River Chart. The Crimson Pupil Demon Gaze was refined from baleful energy [a corrupting force of malice and slaughter], making it particularly effective at countering magical treasures like the Mountain and River Chart whose materials were susceptible to such contamination.

Now, the Clan-Suppressing Supreme Treasure [a treasure of paramount importance for defending a clan] was significantly damaged. Not only would it be unusable for some time, but its overall lifespan was likely affected.

However, this was precisely the opportunity Eldrin Chen had been waiting for. In that instant, he seized the chance and summoned forth the Magnetic Treasure Mirror [a mirror that emits a powerful magnetic light].

A crisp, resonant sound echoed through the air as the Magnetic Treasure Mirror erupted with a dazzling radiance of gold and azure light. It was none other than the 'Polarity Primordial Magnetism Annihilation Divine Radiance' [a divine light technique born from the mirror's innate power].

Divine light-type abilities specialize in piercing through protective barriers and defensive treasures. The Innate [a realm where one's innate spiritual talents awaken] divine ability of this Magnetic Treasure Mirror possessed Extraordinary [a name meaning "uncommon" or "remarkable"] power and was notoriously difficult to counter. Your portal to cultivation novels: audio-novel.com (official site).

At this moment, the Polarity Two Forms Magnetic Force divine light descended, striking the Purple Blood Heavenly Python completely off guard.

The only ability the Purple Blood Heavenly Python possessed to counter this divine technique was its Crimson Pupil Demon Gaze. Having hastily employed this technique, it was left with no other means to respond.

Meanwhile, Xavier Xu coordinated perfectly. Pouring his full power into the Golden Fire Dragon Shears, he instantly eroded over thirty percent of the defensive barrier projected by the Purple Blood Pagoda.

This further halved the defensive power of the Purple Blood Pagoda, whose potency was already significantly depleted. How could it possibly withstand the assault now?

The Polarity Two Forms Magnetic Force divine light tore through the Purple Blood Pagoda's barrier in an instant. Before the Purple Blood Heavenly Python could even register its shock, a substantial portion of its physical form was blasted apart.

"Aaaargh—!"

A roar of agony erupted from the Purple Blood Heavenly Python's spiritual sense amidst the searing pain.

A flicker of madness flashed in its pupils. It then desperately channeled the Mountain-Splitting Soul-Severing Axe and a third-rank mid-grade Immortal Sword to slash towards Eldrin Chen.

Yet Eldrin Chen had already calculated every move with precision. With a casual point of his finger, the Magnetic Treasure Mirror erupted with Magnetic Treasure Radiance, instantly locking the Mountain-Splitting Soul-Severing Axe in place.

This treasure specialized in suppressing flying swords, magical artifacts, and metal-attribute divine abilities. The Mountain-Splitting Soul-Severing Axe, forged from superior precious metal, was naturally countered with absolute efficiency.

Moreover, the Magnetic Treasure Mirror [a magical technique that generates a powerful magnetic field] still had power to spare. It effortlessly drew in that Third Rank Middle Grade [a classification for magical items of moderate power] flying sword as well.

Back when it was besieged by the group, the Purple Blood Heavenly Python [a powerful serpentine demon beast with purple-hued blood] had sustained grave injuries. Entering this battle with those old wounds, it could only muster seventy percent of its true strength.

Now, with its Third Rank Superior Grade [a high-quality classification for powerful magical items] defensive treasure shattered, its two offensive treasures neutralized, and its fresh and old wounds erupting in tandem, the Purple Blood Heavenly Python's power had been diminished by a full seventy percent.

At this critical juncture, besieged by three Violet Sanctum Mid Stage [the middle phase of the Violet Sanctum cultivation realm] cultivators, the Purple Blood Heavenly Python had finally reached the brink of its end.

Yet, before this battle could conclude, a scene of brutal carnage unfolded on the other flank of the conflict.

The effects of the Instant Life-Seizing Pill [a potent but dangerous elixir that grants a temporary surge of power at great cost] finally wore off. Cyrus Yang's internal and external injuries erupted completely, his body rendered nearly as porous as a sieve.

Even in this state, the Black Horned Python [a demonic serpent distinguished by its dark horns] showed no mercy. Its gaze, cold and pitiless, fixed upon the dying Cyrus Yang.

Its deepest hatred was reserved for Eldrin Chen, but Cyrus Yang ranked a close second. Had it not been for Cyrus Yang consuming the Instant Life-Seizing Pill and erupting with power to hold it back, it would have long since overwhelmed Elara Lin and Path Abyss Xu.

In that scenario, with two Violet Sanctum Late Stage [the late phase of the Violet Sanctum cultivation realm] experts joining forces, the battle would never have deteriorated into the current rout.

Consumed by this bitter resentment, the python glared at the mortally wounded Cyrus Yang. Deflecting the attacks from the other two cultivators with a desperate effort, it channeled its Black Miasma Divine Light [a sinister beam of corrupting energy] and unleashed it directly at Cyrus Yang.

"Aaaargh—"

The force of this strike was too overwhelming; Cyrus Yang was utterly powerless to block it.

The Black Miasma Divine Light descended, tearing through Cyrus Yang's physical body with a thunderous roar, utterly obliterating half of his form.

"Patriarch!"

Witnessing the fall of his clan's Patriarch, Distant Grain Yang wept bitter tears.

If not for saving him, Cyrus Yang would not have been forced to deploy his defensive magical treasure, and thus would not have met such a tragic end. Your portal to cultivation novels: audio - novel . com.

Having slain Cyrus Yang with a single blow, the Black Horned Python vented a portion of its hatred. It then cast a cold, indifferent glance towards Eldrin Chen before turning and fleeing into the distance.

With the Black Horned Python's retreat, the Demon Race forces at Heavenly Python Lake were broken. Even the Heavenly Python Demon King now harbored thoughts of withdrawal.

Thirteen years prior, it had managed to barely suppress Exquisite Jiang within the Heavenly Ruins Mountain. Now, however, it realized it was no longer a match for her.

Having now mastered the Great God Ability known as the 'Void Five Tribulations Divine Light', Exquisite Jiang could freely wield the multiple divine abilities she had cultivated over many years.

Under such circumstances, the Heavenly Python Demon King was no longer a match for Exquisite Jiang and had instead fallen slightly into a disadvantageous position.

Initially, it had intended to rely on the strength of second and third-tier demon beasts to besiege Exquisite Jiang, but now that the demon beasts had been routed, its only option was to flee for its life.

"Thinking of escape? It won't be that easy."

Exquisite Jiang let out a cold laugh and unleashed a stream of earthen-yellow light that fell upon the Heavenly Python Demon King. This was actually an earth-attribute divine ability: the 'Mount Tai Crushing Deity Curse' [a powerful curse that manifests the crushing weight of a sacred mountain].

In an instant, the Heavenly Python Demon King felt as if a mountain ten thousand zhang-lengths [one zhang-length equals three point three three meters] tall was pressing down upon it, causing its speed to slow dramatically.

This Mount Tai Crushing Deity Curse was specifically cultivated by Exquisite Jiang to deal with the Heavenly Python Demon King, precisely to prevent this Demon King from escaping. After all, if the Heavenly Python Demon King managed to flee with its life, even Exquisite Jiang would find the situation extremely troublesome.

In the span of a mere dozen or so breaths, the battle below had concluded. The Purple Blood Heavenly Python's magical treasures and divine abilities were utterly depleted.

Unable to withstand the combined assault of the group, it held out for a dozen or so exchanges before being overwhelmed and slain.

Having shattered the Heavenly Python Demon King's left and right arms, Eldrin Chen looked up at the Heavenly Python Demon King and spoke with a grave expression.

"Those at Violet Sanctum Mid Stage and above, follow me to assist Patriarch Jiang in besieging the Heavenly Python Demon King."

"Remember, you must not approach within ten Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] of the Demon King."

As his words fell, he soared on his sword, pursuing the Heavenly Python Demon King.

After chasing for several thousand Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], they finally caught up to the still-battling Exquisite Jiang and the Heavenly Python Demon King.

At this moment, the Heavenly Python Demon King was being forced onto the defensive. Its primary defensive magical treasure was the Earth Marsh Five Mists Veil [a veil that conjures five layers of protective mist from the earth's marshes]. It also wielded the Dragon Transformation Blade [a blade capable of unleashing draconic power], a Fourth Rank Mid-Grade [a mid-level treasure of the fourth rank] weapon, and the Ink Snow Immortal Sword [a sword as pure and cold as ink-stained snow], a Fourth Rank Low-Grade [a low-level treasure of the fourth rank] artifact.

Relying on these three treasures and several of its innate divine abilities, it was trading blows with Exquisite Jiang, managing to hold its own, albeit at a slight disadvantage.

And this was in the water. Had the battle taken place in the open sky, the beast would likely have been severely wounded by now.

"Now!"

Seeing the Heavenly Python Demon King pinned down, Eldrin Chen let out a sharp cry. He channeled his spiritual energy, unleashing both his Immortal Swords in a brilliant arc that cleaved through the water towards the demon king. For more chapters, visit audio-novel-dot-com for the complete novel.