Chapter 270 Sudden Bad News, Devil Disaster

Eldrin’s eyes gleamed with delight as he gazed upon the golden Earth-Sovereign Bell before him.

From now on, with this Earth Sovereign Bell in his possession, his defensive capabilities would ascend to yet another level. When combined with his Solar True Aura, he would likely fear nothing—even if besieged by multiple cultivators of the same rank.

After all, with the assistance of the Ren Water Blue Lotus Platform, his magical power far surpassed that of ordinary cultivators at the same level.

Moreover, the Earth-Sovereign Imperial Bell not only possessed formidable defensive capabilities but also served to suppress and attack foes. Whether used to subdue powerful enemies or to strike down adversaries, it proved to be an exceptional means of combat.

Its sonic attacks were particularly effective as area-of-effect assaults. Once the bell's chime resounded, low-level cultivators and demonic beasts could even be shaken to the point of vomiting blood and dying on the spot.

"This Earth Sovereign Bell possesses remarkable defensive capabilities. It should be able to withstand the Treasure Lightning Tribulation."

Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly, a flicker of intent to advance this treasure stirring within his heart.

However, before he could enhance this treasure, a message arrived from the Cerulean Peaks Range (Location) and reached Qingyang Mountain, temporarily interrupting his actions.

Mount Qingyang.

Within Lyra's (Person Name) cavern abode.

Eldrin (Person Name), Elara (Person Name), and a half-dozen others took their seats, their expressions grave as they fixed their gazes upon Lyra (Person Name).

Aside from Eldrin, everyone present was a disciple of Lyra. She did not have many disciples, and the ones Eldrin was relatively familiar with were Su Mingwei, Elara, and Liu Rumeng.

Aside from these few individuals, most of her disciples had already passed away.

Among the several Zifu cultivators present, only 1 was not her disciple. This person was named Qin Lanxi, a disciple of Elara (Person Name).

Observing the expression on Lyra's face, Eldrin narrowed his eyes slightly and asked, "Is the news about the Cerulean Peaks Range true?"

"Venerable Sage Taicang (Person Name) paid a visit yesterday, so it's beyond doubt now."

A sharp glint flashed in Lyra's eyes as she spoke calmly.

It turned out that not long ago, the sect master of the Azure Heaven Sect from the Cerulean Peaks Range (Location), Taicang the Venerable Sage (Person Name), had personally visited the Chu Kingdom (Location). He had successively paid visits to the Vaulting Heaven Sword Sect, the Abyssal Violet Sect, and the Celestial Ruins Alliance.

The purpose of Venerable Sage Taicang's (Person Name) journey was to invite the 3 great sects to jointly assault the Demonic Abyss Cavern.

Elara (Person Name) wore a solemn expression as she couldn't resist asking, "With the beast tide imminent, why would the Verdant Azure Sect invite us to assault the Demon Abyss Cavern at this very moment?"

"That Demon Cave Abyss committed an evil deed, thoroughly enraging the Verdant Azure Immortal Sect."

Lyra (Person Name) let out a soft sigh before beginning her tale with serene composure.

It turned out that not long ago, Elder Yan the Demonic had fully recovered from his injuries and broken through to the Golden Core Realm.

After this demon broke through to the Golden Core Realm, he immediately sought to cultivate the great supernatural power—Blood Demon Seed. Having suffered losses from Lyra (Person Name) and the Chu Kingdom (Location), and with his aura now imprinted in the memory of the Sky-Piercing Immortal Sword, the demon dared not set his sights upon the Chu Kingdom (Location).

He set his sights on the Verdant Azure Sect (Sect) within the Cerulean Peaks Range (Location), yet it was said that the Verdant Azure Sect (Sect) had carried on its legacy in these mountains for over a 100 years. Generation after generation of cultivators took wives and concubines, establishing 8 or 9 cities of varying sizes deep within the Cerulean Peaks Range (Location).

Most of these cities were situated in relatively flat terrain, where mortals could barely eke out a living. However, due to the unique topography of the Cerulean Peaks Range (Location), a single city could not accommodate too many mortals, so they were divided into 8 or 9 separate cities.

The mortal populations of these cities combined totaled several 100 million, forming the foundational bedrock of the Cangqing Immortal Sect's legacy. It was precisely because of these mortal communities that the Cangqing Immortal Sect had been able to produce 3 Golden Core Elders.

After Yan the Eldritch's breakthrough this time, the Demon Cavern's power surged dramatically, and they began to set their sights on the Verdant Azure Immortal Sect.

Led by the Eldrin and the 3 Elders, tens of thousands of demonic cultivators launched a surprise attack on 3 cities. These cities were relatively small and lacked Golden Core Masters to defend them. Faced with the assault of over 10,000 cultivators and Golden Core demons, they stood no chance of resistance.

Although the Verdant Azure Sect possessed the resources of a Golden Core Elder, they only managed to protect a single city in time.

2 cities were bathed in blood overnight, with over 20 million mortals sacrificed in a blood ritual. Such an atrocity, so utterly inhuman, enraged the Golden Core Elders of the Cangqing Immortal Sect to their very core.

To avenge the grievances, Taicang the Venerable Sage (Person Name), the sect master of the Cangqing Immortal Sect, personally arrived in the Chu Kingdom (Location). He demanded that the 3 major immortal sects of the Chu Kingdom (Location) join forces to eradicate this scourge once and for all.

"These demonic cultivators..."

After hearing this, Eldrin’s gaze turned icy, his killing intent boiling.

The others were equally astounded. Su Mingwei could not help but asking, "Master, shall we intervene?"

"Of course I shall intervene."

"And you must exert your full strength."

Lyra said calmly, "If we don't intervene now..."

Once the Demon Cave Cavern picks off the cities of the Verdant Azure Immortal Sect 1 by 1 and devours vast quantities of human flesh and blood, its power is bound to increase dramatically.

Without the restraint of the Verdant Azure Sect, the Demon Abyss Cavern would surely become a grave threat, bringing calamity upon the Chu Kingdom.

Eldrin also nodded and said calmly, "If we don’t help them now, who will aid us when we face difficulties in the future?"

Since both of them had spoken, the matter was thus settled.

1 edict after another was issued from the World's-End Sound-Transmission Mirror (Magic Treasure), reaching the major Zifu immortal clans of the Tianxu Alliance.

For this assault on the Demon Cavern, it was decided that only cultivators at the Foundation Establishment level or above would be mobilized as the main force. As for Qi Refinement cultivators, a contingent of 10,000 would suffice to operate the Heaven-Serpent Treasure Ark.

To participate with their full strength, nearly half the forces were mobilized from over a 100 Foundation Establishment clans and a dozen or so Purple Manor clans under the Heaven's Ruin Alliance.

Even Eldrin cultivators had dispatched over 20-some experts, while Foundation Establishment disciples mobilized numbered over 3 100.

To prevent the demonic cultivators from escaping the Demon Cavern and catching everyone between 2 fronts, Lyra immediately summoned the Azure Sun Treasure Ark, transporting Eldrin and the other Foundation Establishment and Zi Palace cultivators to the Cerulean Peaks Range.

At that moment, the Skyreach Sword Sect and the Verdant Azure Immortal Gate had already taken the initiative. Nearly a 100 Purple Mansion cultivators, along with 4 Golden Core Elders, had completely surrounded the Demonic Abyss Cavern.

Compared to the Sky Ruins Alliance and the Abyssal Violet Sect, who needed to guard against demonic beasts, these 2 factions were long-standing archenemies of the Demon Cave. They had essentially mobilized their entire forces.

Apart from leaving a Golden Core Elder to guard the spirit mountain against the Black Eagle Demon King, both the sect leader, Taicang the Venerable Sage (Person Name), and the Second Elder, Taiqing the True Person, had arrived outside the Demonic Abyss Cave.

Their sect had over 60 Purple Mansion cultivators, and a full 40 of them had come for this battle.

The Sect Leader of the Azure Sky Sword Sect, Elder Zhang, and the Elder Lin had both arrived at this place, accompanied by over a dozen Zifu-stage cultivators.

Eldrin arrived outside the Devil's Cave and saw 4 Golden Core masters, along with several Pseudo-Core cultivators, gathered together atop a pavilion-shaped treasure floating in the sky.

Those people spotted Lyra (Person Name), and 1 of them immediately called out, "Fellow Daoist Jiang, Fellow Daoist Chen, come join us at once."

Eldrin’s eyes flickered, noticing that the 1 who had spoken was none other than Zhang, the Sect Leader of the Azure Sky Sword Sect.

During the previous campaign to suppress Elder Zhang the Demonic, I once crossed paths with Eldrin. This Elder Zhang possesses cultivation at the Golden Core, Late Stage, standing as the foremost powerhouse in the Chu Kingdom.

Moreover, with this individual's cultivation base, they could barely unleash a fraction of the Firmament Sword's power, making their combat prowess truly astonishing.

Greetings, fellow cultivators.

Lyra led Eldrin over and greeted the crowd with serene composure.