Chapter 249 : Swift Slaughter in the Abyssal Winds

That Netherwind Slash [a slashing technique imbued with nether energies], empowered by the Nine Nether Abyssal Winds [a divine ability that summons winds from the deepest abyss], saw its destructive force surge by more than thirty percent.

Yet, they were merely two demonic beasts at the early to mid Violet Sanctum [the third major realm of cultivation, where one forms a violet energy core] stage. Before Eldrin Chen, they were hardly a threat. With the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords [a pair of legendary swords] weaving a deadly dance, one of the Violet Sanctum Demon Vulture [a vulture-like demonic beast of the Violet Sanctum realm] had its defensive Divine Ability [a supernatural power cultivated by immortals] shattered and was slain on the spot.

The other Violet Sanctum Demon Vulture tried to flee, but an invisible sword aura flashed, severing its head from its body.

In the span of a lightning flash, Eldrin Chen seized the moment to forcefully slay the two Violet Sanctum Demonic Beast. Then, enveloped by the Selene's Wind-Riding Escape [a swift escape technique named after Selene], the Crimson Blood Boat [a boat-shaped magical treasure] vanished into the horizon.

Unfortunately, the departure was too hasty. Of the two Demonic Beast Inner Pill [the condensed energy core of a demonic beast], Eldrin Chen only managed to retrieve one; the other was lost, swept away to who-knows-where by the raging Nine Nether Abyssal Winds.

Though it seemed instantaneous, in that brief moment Eldrin Chen had successively employed the Jade Spirit Eye [a divine ability that grants enhanced perception], the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords, and the Formless Sword [a sword technique that strikes from unseen angles].

This result was achieved by combining these three supreme Slaughter [a divine ability focused on pure destruction] treasures and one Divine Ability, capitalizing on the enemy's recklessness, and leveraging the Extreme Speed [a divine ability granting immense velocity] of the Crimson Blood Boat.

Moments later, the Crimson Blood Boat broke free from the encirclement. Verdant Mist Yu let out a pale sigh of relief.

She gazed at Eldrin Chen with astonishment, her eyes shimmering with a strange light as she stared for a long moment before finally speaking, unable to hold back her words.

"To slay two Violet Sanctum experts within a single breath's time... Elder Brother, your methods are truly formidable." Read the full novel exclusively on audio–novel.com.

"You flatter me," Eldrin Chen nodded with a faint smile. "I merely relied on the sharpness of the Immortal Sword and the element of surprise from the Formless Sword."

"You are too modest," Verdant Mist Yu gasped for breath, unable to hold back her words. "To seize a fleeting opportunity in the blink of an eye and achieve victory with a single strike—your combat experience surpasses even that of a Golden Core Patriarch [a powerful cultivator whose core of power has solidified into a golden orb]."

Eldrin Chen did not elaborate further. He urged the Crimson Blood Boat [an enchanted vessel powered by spiritual energy] onward on its journey.

Fortunately, they did not encounter another swarm of demonic beasts of that magnitude. After flying for a month, they finally emerged from the Netherwind Ridge.

Once past the Netherwind Ridge, the Tianlu Continent was not far. The Crimson Blood Boat flew for another ten days, covering roughly seven or eight hundred thousand Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], before reaching the fringes of the Tianlu Continent.

Upon reaching the edge of the Tianlu Continent, both of them breathed a sigh of relief.

Having weathered the perils of the Netherwind Ridge together, they had forged a bond through shared hardship.

Verdant Mist Yu looked at Eldrin Chen and asked with a smile, "Fellow Daoist, what brings you to the Tianlu Continent?"

"To be frank, I have come seeking to purchase a Solar Treasure Crystal [a rare crystal imbued with the condensed essence of solar energy]," Eldrin Chen replied without concealment, stating his purpose directly.

He saw no reason to hide his objective from her.

"Solar Treasure Crystal [a crystal that stores and refines the essence of solar energy]?"

Verdant Mist Yu's eyes flickered slightly, then she nodded and said, "It is indeed difficult to purchase a Solar Treasure Crystal on the Ji Continent. However, they are occasionally sold on the Tianlu Continent. Your journey here will surely allow you to fulfill your wish."

"I certainly hope so."

Eldrin Chen nodded, then inquired, "Might I ask why the Immortal Maiden has come to the Tianlu Continent?"

"I have come to visit a dear friend of mine," Verdant Mist Yu replied with a smile. After a brief pause, she continued, "I have yet to learn where you hail from, so that I may pay a visit in the future."

"I am from the Chu Nation Chen Clan on the Ji Continent," he answered with a courteous smile. "It would be my honor if you were to grace us with your presence."

"Hehe—"

Verdant Mist Yu chuckled softly, her gaze playfully appraising his features. "I am but a humble rogue cultivator, without even a single Third-order Spiritual Vein [a vein of earth that channels spiritual energy of the third rank] to my name. Who knows, I might find the scenery of your clan's Path-Field [a clan's spiritual cultivation grounds] so breathtakingly beautiful that I would be loath to leave."

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered imperceptibly. "I'm afraid that wouldn't be possible," he replied with perfect composure. "My wife would be most displeased."

Verdant Mist Yu: "..."

She seemed somewhat disappointed, casting a regretful glance his way before changing the subject. "My friend is named Immortal Maiden Clear Countenance. She resides on Peach Blossom Mountain in Yuan Nation with her husband, Recluse of Verdant Verse."

"After this journey, I plan to stay there for some years. Should you need anything, you can seek me out at Peach Blossom Mountain."

"..."

After parting ways with Verdant Mist Yu, Eldrin Chen soared on his sword, flying into the heart of Tianlu Continent.

Once within the continent's borders, he sought out a small cultivation market. There, he swiftly gathered a general understanding of Tianlu Continent's layout and major powers.

Unlike Ji Continent, Tianlu Continent was divided into only two nations: Lu Nation and Yuan Nation. Find thousands of chapters at audio-novel .c om.

Though just two in number, each nation was vast, their territories spanning several times the size of Chu Nation.

The stronger of the two was Lu Nation, whose ruling power was the Heavenly Reed Sect. This sect had once been the sole Infant Soul Sect [a sect led by a cultivator at the Infant Soul Realm] on the entire continent.

While the Heavenly Reed Sect remained an Infant Soul Sect and its strength was formidable, its power had waned significantly in recent years. The sect had suffered the loss of two of its Infant Soul [the third major realm of cultivation, where one's nascent soul is formed] cultivators in succession.

Adjacent to Ji Continent lies Yuan Nation, a nation whose Sovereign is the Infant Soul Immortal Clan known as the Qin Clan. This Qin Clan is a newly ascended Infant Soul Immortal Clan on Tianlu Continent.

This clan gave birth to an Infant Soul Cultivator over three hundred years ago, and then, several decades past, produced a second Infant Soul Cultivator.

For a newly ascended Infant Soul Immortal Clan to produce two Infant Soul Cultivator in the span of a mere three hundred years is an exceedingly rare occurrence across the entire Eastern Region Great Wasteland.

Newly ascended Infant Soul Immortal Clan simply cannot compare to established ones. They are not on the same level, whether in terms of resources controlled, cultivation arts possessed, or the depth of their talent pool.

In the eyes of many, this Qin Immortal Clan must have had their ancestral graves emit auspicious smoke [a metaphor for incredible good fortune], allowing them the great luck to produce two prodigious True Lord in succession. How else could they have birthed two Infant Soul True Lord in such a short time?

"Could this Qin Clan be connected to that person?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes narrowed slightly. After probing for a long time, he still could not confirm whether that person had any connection to the Qin Clan.

The reputation of this Qin Immortal Clan is quite good. Their lineage is not known for arrogance; on the contrary, they are often found at the forefront of campaigns to slay demons and vanquish evil.

The Infant Soul True Lord of the Qin Clan have even ventured deep into the Heavenly Ridge Mountain Range to broker pacts between the Human Race and the Demon Race, their actions bearing no resemblance to those of evildoers.

"Could it truly not be them?"

Eldrin Chen sat in quiet contemplation within the loft of the Qin-Yuan Market, his gaze fixed upon the distant Path-Field of the Qin Immortal Clan. A profound gravity settled in his eyes.

In truth, he possessed a method to uncover that person's identity: the Grudge Soul-Tracking Art [a mystical technique to trace a target through their lingering resentment]. However, the spiritual sense of an Infant Soul True Lord [a cultivator whose nascent soul has matured into its true form] was extraordinary. Were he to employ this art and locate the individual, the Infant Soul True Lord would undoubtedly sense his probing intent.

"Over a hundred years ago, my mother's bloodline essence was extracted to refine a cauldron of Precious Pill [a rare and potent elixir]."

"Several decades ago, he achieved a breakthrough into the Infant Soul [the realm where a cultivator's nascent soul is formed]. The timing is far too coincidental."

A cold, murderous glint flashed in Eldrin Chen's eyes, but in the end, he suppressed the urge to unleash the Grudge Soul-Tracking Art.

At that moment, a nearby Violet Sanctum Cultivator [a cultivator of the Violet Sanctum realm] inquired, "Fellow Daoist Wei, what weighs so heavily on your mind?"

This man was the shopkeeper of the Qin Clan's establishment. For this investigation, Eldrin Chen had adopted the alias Double Sun Wei and come to purchase supplies from the Qin Clan's shop, all to discreetly gather information.

Eldrin Chen offered a faint, practiced smile, his expression betraying nothing. "Forgive my distraction," he said smoothly. "It is my first time witnessing the majestic grandeur of an Infant Soul Immortal Clan [a clan founded and led by an Infant Soul realm cultivator]. I was momentarily overcome."

"Hahaha!"

The Violet Sanctum Cultivator laughed heartily before adding, "Fellow Daoist Wei, to have broken through to the Violet Sanctum [the realm of the Violet Palace] at such a young age bodes well. You undoubtedly possess the potential to one day reach the Infant Soul."

"You flatter me, Fellow Daoist," Eldrin Chen hastily shook his head, replying with a touch of helplessness. "I have heard that high-level cultivators such as Infant Soul True Lord [a powerful cultivator whose nascent soul has matured into a true spiritual lord] often possess a Path Body [a rare, innate physical constitution perfectly suited for cultivation]. How could my meager talent possibly compare?"

Speaking to this point, he asked with a hint of reverence, "I presume the two True Lord [powerful cultivators at the True Lord realm] within your esteemed clan must also be peerless prodigies blessed with a Path Body [a rare, innate physical constitution perfectly suited for cultivation], are they not?"

"That they are."

The Qin Surname Violet Sanctum stroked his long beard and laughed heartily. "The True Lord [powerful cultivators at the True Lord realm] of my Qin Immortal Clan [the Qin Clan of Immortals] are all born with a Path Body [a rare, innate physical constitution perfectly suited for cultivation]. Each is a peerless genius renowned throughout the land." Access the full story on audio . novel . com.