Chapter 294. Crimson Scorpion Demon King (Demon Beast)

But later, before the war commenced, his right-hand allies—the Demon Wolf Clan—suffered devastating losses, while the Thunder Roc bloodline was nearly wiped out.

Moreover, during the beast uprising a 100 years ago, over half of the Purple Mansion beasts from the Celestial Python Lake lineage were slain by them.

Moreover, after the subsequent battle at Celestial Python Lake (Location), they had slain several Purple Palace Demon Pythons (Demon Beast). It could be said that after these successive major battles, Celestial Python Lake (Location) had long since been dealt a crippling blow.

Such devastating losses left Celestial Python Lake unable to fully recover even after 1 100 years. According to general speculation, the forces under Celestial Python Lake's command should now possess no more than 20-some Purple Mansion realm demon beasts.

By that calculation, even if the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) demon lord still had hidden reserves of power, there shouldn't be too much left.

The elderly clan leader and Xavier (Person Name) nearby also revealed faint smiles upon hearing this.

The old clan elder stroked his long beard, his face beaming with joy as he said, "If that's all there is to it, then the strength of our Border Province alone will be more than enough to handle it."

"Indeed, in terms of numbers alone, we are not at any disadvantage," Xavier said with a light laugh.

In this battle, the major immortal clans of Bianzhou had truly given their all. The Chen Family alone had already dispatched 6 Eldrin cultivators.

In addition, 3 of the Xu family's 4 Purple Mansion Elders arrived, while the Pan family sent 2 of their 3 Purple Mansion Elders—Percival (Person Name) and Pan Lingran.

The newly ascended Purple Mansion immortal clan, the Meng Family, had also arrived. Even their sole Purple Mansion cultivator, Meng Xingwan(Person Name), was present here.

With the addition of Yu Qingyan providing support, the number of Purple Mansion cultivators participating in this battle had reached 13.

The combat prowess of the Human Tribe's Zi Palace cultivators surpassed that of demonic beasts by a fair margin. Even if the Demon Tribe still held back some of their strength, it would likely be sufficient to handle the situation.

Eldrin pondered for a moment before asking once more, "Did you see the Black Flood Dragon Demon King?"

"That Golden Core demon king is immensely powerful, and positioned at the very heart of the beast tide—I cannot approach."

Meng Xingwan shook her head, revealing a trace of helplessness.

Hearing this, everyone’s hearts grew heavy. The terror of a Golden Core Realm demon king needed no elaboration.

Unlike a century ago, the Celestial Python Lake (Location) was now supported by the Emerald Wave Lake and had long been guarded by a fourth-tier protective formation.

In such circumstances, the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) no longer needed to worry about the safety of its lair. Instead, it gained the ability to bypass the Celestial Ruins Mountain (Location) range and launch surprise attacks deep into human territory.

Without clarifying the movements of the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) Demon King, none of the assembled cultivators could rest easy.

Eldrin shook his head and said, "Enough. I shall make the journey myself."

His words still hanging in the air, he transformed into a streak of sword-light and soared out of Celestial Ruins Mountain. After flying over 1 100 1000 li toward Celestial Python Lake, he finally spotted the massive army of Celestial Python Lake.

Viewed from the sky, the beast army stretched all the way to the horizon. Beasts measuring several zhang to dozens of zhang in size swept across the land like a tidal wave, their numbers nearly impossible to calculate.

After observing for a moment, Eldrin couldn't help but frown. The beast tide numbered in the hundreds of thousands, and it continued to sweep along demonic beasts in its path as it advanced.

Under such circumstances, even a Golden Core Elder would likely struggle to locate the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) without venturing deep into its territory.

"The Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) Demon King must be inside."

Eldrin fell into a contemplative silence for a moment before surmising that there must be a Demon King lurking within this beast tide.

Because the intelligence and strength of Zi Palace beasts are limited, it would be extremely difficult for them to drive such a massive beast tide across hundreds of thousands of li without descending into chaos. Thus, a Golden Core Demon King must be overseeing this operation—only a Demon King could impose order upon a beast tide of this scale.

However, since he had never actually laid eyes on the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) Demon King, Eldrin (Person Name) still felt it wasn't secure enough.

"Enough, to avoid any unforeseen variables, I'd better go in and take a look."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, deciding to venture directly into the heart of the beast tide to investigate.

With his superb skills and fearless courage, he merged with his sword and transformed into a streak of sword light, charging straight into the beast tide.

The sword radiance arched through the sky like a rainbow piercing the sun, scattering demons in its wake. The colossal beast tide was forcibly cleaved apart by its overwhelming momentum.

A flock of winged demon beasts sought to obstruct the path, yet as the sword radiance swept past, countless creatures were cleaved in 2, plummeting from the heavens like severed threads.

As the sword radiance soared across the heavens, it swiftly pierced into the heart of the beast tide, finally stirring the hidden Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) overlord.

"Hymn—"

Eldrin heard only a single dragon's roar before a black flood dragon covered in dark scales soared into the heavens and charged straight toward him, unleashing a lethal pounce.

Facing the assault of the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) demon king, he showed no trace of fear and merged with his sword, slashing forward in a single, unified strike.

The might of a fourth-rank immortal sword was truly extraordinary. Even the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast), a demon king, dared not meet its edge with his bare flesh. Instead, he opened his maw and spat forth a blade of dark sword-light to slash toward it.

The 2 collided in an instant, then passed each other, instantly separated by over 10 1000 zhang.

Eldrin emerged from his state of Unity of Body and Sword, his expression grave as he cast a solemn glance at the Black Flood Dragon Demon King's immortal sword.

It was only at this moment that he realized the immortal sword of the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) King was truly extraordinary. Its surface was adorned with dragon patterns, and its material was clearly of astonishing quality.

"This sword... was forged from the reverse scale of a Flood Dragon Demon King."

Eldrin's pupils contracted sharply. The immortal sword wielded the Black Flood Dragon Demon Beast King was forged from extraordinary materials—specifically, the shed reverse scales of a mighty Black Flood Dragon.

Most crucially, the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) demon king had refined it into his own Life-Bound Magic Treasure.

All paths lead to the same Dao.

While humans can cultivate Golden Cores, demonic beasts can likewise refine their innate magical treasures.

However, in terms of talent and comprehension, the demon race is far inferior to humans, which is why they possess very few innate magical treasures.

Generally speaking, most Golden Core demon kings wouldn't possess a Life-Bound Magic Treasure.

This Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) possesses extraordinary lineage as a demon king, having undoubtedly gained the high regard of the upper echelons at Emerald Lake. Only thus could it qualify to refine this very Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) Immortal Sword.

"Eldrin, you dare show your face here! Such audacity indeed lives up to your title as the Sword Immortal of Chu Kingdom!"

At this very moment, the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) demon king coiled through the skies, its vertical pupils gleaming with frigid light.

Its gaze was icy as it stared at Eldrin, a long-suppressed hatred and resentment simmering within its eyes like a volcano on the verge of eruption.

"Perfect timing. Today, I shall devour every last shred of your flesh, blood, and soul."

"You?"

Eldrin let out a cold sneer, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss in his hand bursting into a dazzling sword radiance.

He stood firm against the heavens, disregarding the encircling Zifu demon beasts as he calmly watched the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) demon king.

"I am in need of a beast to consecrate my blade. If I could slay a flood dragon, this journey would be more than worthwhile."

"Clang—"

In the blink of an eye, the 2 sides clashed once more.

Yet this time, after less than 10 exchanges, Eldrin’s expression shifted to 1 of unprecedented gravity.

A deafening roar erupted as the earth beneath their feet fractured into fissures spanning tens of thousands of feet. A vicious silhouette abruptly surged from the depths, launching a surprise attack to devour Eldrin (Person Name) whole.

In haste, Eldrin summoned the Gengjin Divine Thunder to strike, blocking the ferocious ambusher for a moment before merging with his sword and soaring once more toward the distant horizon.

Dodging the strike, Eldrin glanced back and couldn't help but slightly narrow his pupils.

“Crimson Scorpion Demon King (Demon Beast)。”

Chapter 1 The biting cold wind swept across the mountain peaks, carrying with it the scent of snow and pine. A lone figure stood atop the highest cliff, his white robes fluttering in the wind like the wings of a crane. Yun Che (Person Name) closed his eyes, feeling the spiritual energy swirling around him. After 3 years of secluded cultivation, he had finally reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment realm. The memories of his past life as a modern man seemed like a distant dream now. "Only 1 step away from Core Formation," he murmured to himself. His fingers traced the intricate patterns on the Jade Pendant of the Azure Dragon (Magic Treasure) hanging from his neck—the only relic left by his master. Suddenly, the air crackled with energy. Dark clouds gathered overhead, their ominous shadows swallowing the moonlight. Yun Che's eyes snapped open. "Heavenly Tribulation..." Before he could finish the thought, a bolt of purple lightning descended from the sky, striking directly at him. The mountain trembled as rocks shattered around his feet. Yun Che's hands moved in a blur, forming a series of complex seals. A golden barrier materialized before him, deflecting the lightning. But this was only the beginning. The second bolt came faster and thicker than the first. Then the third, the fourth... 9 bolts of heavenly lightning rained down in succession, each more powerful than the last. When the final bolt struck, Yun Che's barrier shattered. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, but his eyes burned with determination. He reached into his spatial ring and retrieved a glowing pill—the last 9 Revolutions Golden Elixir (Spiritual Medicine) he possessed. Without hesitation, he swallowed it. A surge of immense energy flooded his meridians, healing his wounds and strengthening his core. The dark clouds began to disperse, revealing the first light of dawn. Yun Che let out a long breath. His spiritual sense expanded, allowing him to perceive everything within a radius of 50 miles. The leaves rustling in the wind, the ants crawling on the ground, the spiritual herbs growing in hidden valleys—all became crystal clear in his mind. He had succeeded. A faint smile touched his lips as he recalled the system notification only he could see: [Ding! Host has successfully advanced to Core Formation realm!] [Reward: 10,000 system points] [New mission: Join the Azure Cloud Sect within 3 days] Yun Che's gaze turned toward the eastern horizon where the Azure Cloud Sect stood. According to the original plot, the sect would face a great calamity soon. But now, with his arrival and the system's help, perhaps he could change their fate. He took 1 last look at the mountain that had been his home for 3 years, then stepped into the air. His figure blurred, vanishing in the direction of the rising sun. The journey of a new legend had just begun.