Chapter 296 How Is She Here?

3-Headed Demon King.

The human cultivators on Celestial Ruins Mountain (Location) couldn't help but reveal expressions of astonishment at this sight.

At this moment, even the Zifu cultivators felt a wave of terror, their expressions turning grave 1 after another.

3 Demon Kings attacked simultaneously. The remaining power of the Spirit Mountain Array was insufficient, likely unable to hold them off for long.

"Finally, you show yourself?"

Eldrin stepped forth calmly upon the void, his expression unchanged as he gazed at the 3 Demon Kings in the sky.

He glanced at the 20-some Purple Mansion cultivators nearby and spoke calmly, "Fellow Daoists, the Mountain Protection Array cannot hold any longer. To prevent severe damage to the spirit mountain, let us join the battle together."

"Clang—"

As his voice faded, he transformed into a sword radiance and soared into the sky, materializing beyond the Spirit Mountain Array.

No sooner had he emerged from the Spirit Mountain than a vicious aura assaulted his senses—the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) was lunging at him with murderous intent.

Eldrin stood poised in the void, soaring 10 1000 zhang into the air without the slightest shift in expression. He calmly declared, "Black Flood Dragon, do not be impatient. Your demise shall come in due time."

"Roar——"

A ferocious dragon's roar shook the heavens as the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) bristled with rage, its icy gaze fixed mercilessly upon Eldrin (Person Name).

Its vertical pupils gleamed with a chilling killing intent as it spoke with detached indifference, "Words are meaningless. Today marks your demise."

Several Demon Kings understood that Eldrin might very well become the second Lyra and were naturally unwilling to allow him to mature.

The Golden Lion Mastiff stood atop the eastern mountain peak, while the Crimson Scorpion Demon King (Demon Beast) hovered in the northern void. Dozens of Purple Mansion demon beasts circled ominously, silently completing their encirclement of Eldrin (Person Name).

After completing the encirclement, the Golden Lion Mastiff let out a cold laugh, his gaze icy as he said, "Eldrin, though you are hailed as the Sword Immortal of the Chu Kingdom and revered as the foremost expert of the Chu Kingdom's Purple Mansion, your arrogance and overconfidence will be your undoing."

"Today, we have come with the sole mission to suppress and annihilate you."

"Your skills are indeed commendable, yet you stand alone. Had you fled at the outset, you might have retained a sliver of hope. But at this moment, do you truly believe survival remains within your grasp?"

The Golden Lion Mastiff paced forward, its 100-zhang frame towering like a colossal mountain, as if it were an ancient primordial beast standing firm amidst the clouds.

Eldrin (Person Name) watched the scene with tranquil eyes and remarked indifferently, "Who told you I was alone here?"

"Clang—"

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

Everyone looked up to see a stunning woman in a flowing white dress standing silently against the celestial dome.

"Lyra (Person Name), how could she be here?"

The Golden Lion Mastiff Demon King gasped in astonishment, a flicker of shock flashing in his eyes.

They could never have imagined how Lyra, who was clearly stationed at Scorched Sun Mountain, had managed to arrive at Celestial Ruins Mountain.

1 must understand, in Scorched Sun Mountain (Location), the Earth Lion Demon King was clearly overseeing Lyra (Person Name). How could he possibly have allowed her to come here?

"She is here, then who is at Scorched Sun Mountain (Location)?"

"Damn, we've been tricked."

The 3 Demon Kings realized there was only 1 possibility—Lyra had been hiding in Celestial Ruins Mountain all along, not Scorched Sun Mountain.

Alas, it was already too late, even as these thoughts flickered through their minds.

Lyra descended from the heavens, the Heaven-Sundering Immortal-Slaying Sword striking directly toward the Crimson Scorpion Demon King. From the very outset, this battle caught the demon kings completely off guard.

Where there is life, there is aura; a tree’s presence is known by its shadow. The moment they saw Lyra (Person Name) make her move, the 3 Demon Kings immediately joined forces, uniting to confront her.

Unfortunately, the others were no pushovers. Eldrin immediately summoned the Heaven-Sundering Twin Swords and struck directly at the Black Flood Dragon Demon King.

The Old Patriarch, along with Xavier (Person Name) and the others, also joined the fray, engaging the Golden Lion Mastiff in battle.

"You're courting death—"

The Demon King roared furiously and spat out the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast). The immortal sword slashed through the air as he then summoned a fourth-tier, lower-grade magical treasure—the Daoxu Crown (Magic Treasure).

That Void Crown which balanced heaven and earth had once been the ritual headdress of a powerful cultivator, though no 1 knew how it had fallen into the hands of the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) demon sovereign.

Relying on these 2 great treasures, the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) demon king engaged Eldrin (Person Name) in combat. However, Eldrin's (Person Name) Celestial Departure Twin Swords possessed extraordinary offensive and defensive capabilities, and even with its powerful bloodline, the demon king could gain no advantage.

After exchanging 30-some moves, Eldrin still hadn't gained the upper hand when the battle in the skies suddenly shifted.

The Crimson Scorpion Demon King (Demon Beast), fighting alone against Lyra (Person Name), had now completely fallen into a disadvantage. With no other choice, it began to contemplate retreat.

He cast a glance at several of the demon kings, then declared, "Everyone, withdraw for now. Regroup with the Earthlion Demon King first, and we shall face them once more."

The Crimson Scorpion Demon King (Demon Beast) had already begun frantically fleeing toward Scorched Sun Mountain (Location) as his words echoed. The Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) and the Golden Lion Mastiff, not daring to linger even a moment longer, immediately withdrew and soared into the distance.

However, the group naturally would not let them have their way. Lyra was the first to give chase, launching herself at the Crimson Scorpion Demon King with lethal intent.

Eldrin urged the Celestial Li Swords to continuously strike at the Black Flood Dragon Demon King while pursuing it, declaring, "Everyone, pay no heed to the Golden Lion Mastiff. We must first slay the Black Flood Dragon Demon King."

The crowd immediately gave chase upon hearing this, but the Golden Lion Mastiff unleashed its divine ability, the Western Pole Gengjin Fire, to provide support. This forced the Old Patriarch and the other 3 False Core cultivators to focus entirely on defending themselves.

Seeing the Golden Lion Mastiff still trying to cover the retreat of the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast), Eldrin (Person Name)'s eyes instantly turned frosty.

Lyra was now pursuing the most powerful Crimson Scorpion Demon King. If these 2 Demon Kings managed to cover each other’s retreat, they might truly escape.

At this thought, Eldrin resolved to unleash his ultimate move.

“Dual Polarity Divine Thunder (Cultivation Art)。”

He channeled the 2 divine thunder runes of Bing Fire and Ren Water within his body. In an instant, fire and water merged, transforming into a brilliant crimson-and-azure lightning bolt that descended from the heavens, striking directly toward the demon king, Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast).

Boom—

Mighty thunder illuminated the entire void, its blazing radiance swallowing all existence as it tore across hundreds of miles of empty space.

At the moment of life-and-death crisis, the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) demon king, his face pale, summoned forth the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) Immortal Sword and the Daoxu Crown. Still feeling uncertain, he unleashed his defensive supernatural power—the Mysterious Dark Celestial Aegis.

In an instant, the Dual Polarity Divine Thunder (Cultivation Art) descended from the sky, striking forth and sending the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) immortal sword and the Dao Ruins Crown (Magic Treasure) flying with a single blow, before shattering the Profound Mysterious Heavenly Aura (Defensive Barrier).

However, this move was not unleashed at a critical moment. The Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) Demon King, employing successive techniques, ultimately managed to block the strike.

Eldrin swallowed a Purple Aura Pill (Spiritual Object), his face pale as he drew spiritual energy from the Mistwater Azure Lotus Throne. Without pause, he summoned the twin Li Fire Swords of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure), sending them slashing through the air in relentless succession.

Although the Dual Polarity Divine Thunder (Cultivation Art) failed to slay the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast), it shattered the demon beast's defensive supernatural power and 2 magic treasures in 1 strike, inflicting considerable injuries upon it.

At this moment, the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) had nearly half of its techniques neutralized. Faced with the assault of the Sky-Severing Twin Swords, it could only rely on its offensive supernatural abilities—the Crimson Pupil Demon Gaze and the Heavenly Python Devouring Sky Art—to resist.

Eldrin relentlessly pursued the Black Flood Dragon demon king over 8 1000 li, primarily attacking with his 2 immortal swords while supplementing with 5 Elements Divine Lightning. He finally forced the mighty serpent into continuous retreat, cornering it into an utterly disadvantageous position.

The Golden Lion Mastiff repeatedly sought to provide support, yet under the combined efforts of Chen Changxuan and the others, it could scarcely muster much surplus strength.

Chapter 1 The biting cold wind swept across the mountain peaks, carrying with it the scent of snow and pine. Lin Feng stood at the edge of the cliff, his white robes fluttering in the gale. His gaze was fixed on the distant horizon, where the first rays of dawn were beginning to pierce through the darkness. He had been cultivating in seclusion for over a 100 years, and today was the day he would attempt to break through to the next realm. The air around him crackled with spiritual energy, a visible aura of light swirling about his form. "Eldrin," a voice called out from behind him. "Are you ready?" Lin Feng turned to see his master, Elder Wu, approaching. The old man's eyes held a mixture of pride and concern. "I am," Lin Feng replied, his voice steady despite the turmoil within. "The Heavenly Tribulation approaches. I can feel it gathering in the clouds above." Elder Wu nodded gravely. "Remember, the ninth level of the Heavenly Tribulation is the most dangerous. Many have fallen at this stage. You must be prepared to face not only external lightning strikes but also internal demons." Lin Feng's hand instinctively went to the hilt of his sword—the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss. The ancient blade had been passed down through generations of cultivators in their sect, and today, it would once again taste the power of heavenly punishment. "The sect has provided you with 32,000 spirit stones and nearly a 1000 recovery pills," Elder Wu continued. "Use them wisely. Your spiritual energy must not be depleted during the tribulation." As they spoke, dark clouds began to gather overhead, swirling into a massive vortex. Thunder rumbled in the distance, growing louder with each passing moment. Lin Feng took a deep breath and closed his eyes. He could feel the energy within his dantian churning, ready to burst forth. For thousands of years, cultivators had sought to defy the heavens, and today, he would join their ranks—or perish in the attempt. The first bolt of lightning struck with earth-shattering force, illuminating the entire mountain in blinding white light. Lin Feng raised the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, meeting the heavenly punishment head-on. This was only the beginning.