Chapter 296 : Confrontation of Kings and Sages

"Three Demon Kings."

The Human Race cultivators upon Celestial Ruins Mountain could not help but reveal expressions of shock and terror upon witnessing this scene.

At this moment, even the Purple Mansion Cultivators felt a surge of dread, their faces turning grave and solemn.

With three Demon Kings attacking simultaneously, the remaining power of the Spirit Mountain's grand formation was insufficient; it likely could not hold for long.

"Have they finally appeared?"

Eldrin Chen stepped calmly into the sky, his expression unchanged as he gazed upon the three Demon Kings in the heavens.

He glanced at the twenty-some Purple Mansion Cultivators beside him and spoke with tranquil authority: "Fellow Daoists, this Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [the primary defensive array protecting a mountain stronghold] can hold no longer. To prevent severe damage to the Spirit Mountain, let us sally forth together."

"*Clang!*—"

As his words fell, he transformed into a streak of sword light and soared into the sky, appearing just outside the Spirit Mountain's grand formation.

The moment he emerged from the Spirit Mountain, a wave of ferocious, malevolent aura assaulted him—it was the Black Flood Dragon Demon King, pouncing upon him with murderous intent. The complete novel can be found at audio~novel.com.

Eldrin Chen stood upon the void, having traversed ten thousand Zhang-lengths [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters] in an instant, and spoke with unshakable calm, "Black Flood Dragon, do not be impatient. Your demise shall come in due time."

"ROAR—"

A draconic roar, filled with boundless malice, shook the heavens. The Black Flood Dragon's whiskers bristled, and its icy vertical pupils fixed upon Eldrin Chen with chilling intensity.

Those serpentine eyes gleamed with a frigid, murderous light as it spoke, its tone laced with disdain, "Words are meaningless. Today marks the end of your life."

The several Demon King present understood that Eldrin Chen was likely a second Lyra Jiang, a prodigy whose rise they could not afford to permit.

The Golden Lion Mastiff stood atop a great peak to the east, the Crimson Scorpion Demon King hovered in the northern void, and dozens of Purple Mansion Demonic Beast circled silently, completing their encirclement of Eldrin Chen with lethal precision.

Once the trap was sprung, the Golden Lion Mastiff let out a cold sneer, its gaze piercing. "Eldrin Chen, though you are hailed as the Sword Immortal of Chu Kingdom and called the foremost figure within the Purple Mansion realm in all of Chu Kingdom, your arrogance has been your undoing."

"Today, we have come with a single purpose: to ensure your utter annihilation."

"Your strength is not insignificant, but you stand alone. Had you fled at the outset, you might have grasped a sliver of hope. But now, do you truly believe any chance of survival remains?"

The Golden Lion Mastiff advanced, its hundred-Zhang-length [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters] frame as imposing as a primordial mountain, a titanic beast of legend looming within the clouds.

Eldrin Chen observed the scene with serene composure, his voice calm as he stated, "Who told you I was alone here?"

"Clang—"

In that very instant, the clouds in the sky were dispersed by a billion rays of light.

All looked up to see a woman of breathtaking beauty, clad in a flowing white gown, standing silently upon the Firmament.

"Lyra Jiang... How is she here?"

The Golden Lion Mastiff Demon King exclaimed in shock, a flicker of disbelief crossing its eyes.

They could not fathom how Lyra Jiang, who was supposed to be holding her post at Scorched Sun Mountain, could have possibly arrived at Celestial Ruins Mountain.

After all, at Scorched Sun Mountain, the Earth Lion Demon King was explicitly tasked with monitoring Lyra Jiang. How could it have let her slip away?

"If she is here... then who is at Scorched Sun Mountain?"

"A trap! We've been deceived!"

The three Demon Kings [powerful demonic rulers] realized the truth in that instant—there was only one possible explanation. Lyra Jiang had been concealed within Celestial Ruins Mountain all along, not at Scorched Sun Mountain.

Alas, by the time these thoughts flashed through their minds, it was already far too late.

Lyra Jiang descended from the heavens like a falling star, the Heaven's Ruin Immortal-Slaying Sword [a legendary sword of immense power] cleaving directly toward the Crimson Scorpion Demon King. From the very first clash, the Demon Kings were caught completely off guard.

A person's reputation casts a long shadow. The mere sight of Lyra Jiang taking action sent a jolt of alarm through the three Demon Kings. They moved in unison, attempting to combine their strength to withstand her assault.

Yet their allies were not idle spectators. Eldrin Chen unleashed the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords [a pair of divine swords], their radiant arcs aimed with lethal precision at the Black Flood Dragon Demon King.

Simultaneously, the Old Patriarch and Xavier Xu joined the fray, their combined might clashing against the Golden Lion Mastiff in a storm of spiritual energy. This chapter is provided by audio-novel .c om. Support the original.

"You seek death!"

With a roar of fury, the Black Flood Dragon Demon King spat forth the Black Flood Dragon Immortal Sword [its lifebound demonic blade] in a counter-strike. It then summoned a second treasure—a Fourth Rank Low Grade [a grade denoting immense power] Magical Treasure [an enchanted artifact of great power] known as the Dao Ruins Crown [a crown imbued with ancient, ruinous power].

The Dao Ruins Crown hovered majestically, a relic that once adorned the brow of a mighty cultivator. How it had fallen into the claws of the Black Flood Dragon Demon King was a mystery lost to time.

Wielding these two formidable Magical Treasures, the Black Flood Dragon Demon King engaged Eldrin Chen in fierce combat. Yet, the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords in Eldrin Chen's hands were peerless in their might. Despite the demon king's potent ancient bloodline, it could gain no advantage in the exchange.

After more than thirty exchanges, Eldrin Chen had yet to gain the upper hand when the battle in the skies above shifted dramatically.

The Crimson Scorpion Demon King, fighting Lyra Jiang alone, had now fallen completely into a disadvantage. Finding itself cornered, thoughts of retreat began to stir within it.

It cast a glance towards the other Demon Kings and spoke, "Let us withdraw for now. We shall regroup with the Earth Lion Demon King before engaging them again."

No sooner had the Crimson Scorpion Demon King's words faded than it began a frantic flight towards the Scorched Sun Mountain. The Black Flood Dragon Demon King and the Golden Lion Mastiff, not daring to linger, immediately disengaged and fled into the distance.

Yet the cultivators had no intention of letting them escape so easily. Lyra Jiang was the first to give chase, her pursuit fixed upon the Crimson Scorpion Demon King.

Eldrin Chen urged his Heavenly Separated Twin Swords forward, their blades relentlessly harrying the Black Flood Dragon Demon King as he gave chase. "Fellow Daoists," he called out, "ignore the Golden Lion Mastiff for now. Focus on slaying the Black Flood Dragon Demon King!"

The group surged forward in pursuit, but the Golden Lion Mastiff unleashed its divine ability, the Western Pole Metallic Essence Flame, in a sweeping arc of support. The attack forced the Old Patriarch and the other four False Core Cultivators to devote their full strength to defense, halting their advance.

Seeing the Golden Lion Mastiff preparing to cover the Black Flood Dragon Demon King's retreat, a cold glint flashed in Eldrin Chen's eyes.

With Lyra Jiang occupied chasing the most powerful Crimson Scorpion Demon King, if these two Demon Kings managed to cover each other's withdrawal, they might very well escape.

At this thought, Eldrin Chen resolved to unleash his trump card.

"Dual Polarity Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique that fuses opposing elemental forces]."

He activated the two divine thunder talismans within his body—the Fire-Sun Divine Thunder and the Water-Flood Divine Thunder. Instantly, fire and water merged, transforming into a dazzling bolt of crimson and azure lightning that descended from the heavens, striking directly at the Black Flood Dragon Demon King.

"BOOM—"

The majestic thunder illuminated the entire void, its searing radiance swallowing everything as it traversed hundreds of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] through the empty air.

At this moment of life-and-death crisis, the Black Flood Dragon Demon King paled and frantically summoned forth his Black Flood Dragon Immortal Sword and Dao Ruins Crown. Still feeling insecure, he unleashed his defensive divine ability, the Profound Abyssal Heavenly Aegis.

In that instant, the Dual Polarity Divine Thunder descended. With a single blow, it sent the Black Flood Dragon Immortal Sword and Dao Ruins Crown flying and shattered the Profound Abyssal Heavenly Aegis.

However, as this strike was not perfectly timed, the Black Flood Dragon Demon King, by deploying successive layers of defense, ultimately managed to withstand it.

Eldrin Chen swallowed a Purple Aura Pill [a pill that rapidly restores spiritual energy], his face pale as he drew mana from the Flood Water Azure Lotus Platform. He then continued to channel his Heavenly Separated Twin Swords, unleashing a relentless barrage of slashes.

Although the Dual Polarity Divine Thunder had failed to slay the Black Flood Dragon Demon King, it had successfully broken his defensive divine ability and two Magical Treasure [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators], inflicting significant wounds.

At this point, nearly half of the Black Flood Dragon Demon King's combat capabilities were crippled. Faced with the onslaught of the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords, he could only rely on his offensive divine abilities—the Crimson Pupil Demon Gaze and the Heaven-Devouring Serpent Art—to mount a desperate defense.

Eldrin Chen pressed his assault relentlessly, with his twin immortal swords as the vanguard and the Five Elements Divine Thunder [a supreme divine thunder technique harnessing the power of the five fundamental elements] as his supporting force. He pursued his foe for over eight thousand Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], finally driving the Black Flood Dragon Demon King into a desperate retreat, forcing it into an utterly disadvantageous position.

The Golden Lion Mastiff repeatedly attempted to provide aid, yet under the combined efforts of Chen Thalion and his allies, it found itself with precious little strength to spare. Read the full novel exclusively on http://www . audio-novel.com.