Chapter 297. Slay the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast), Sacrifice to the Immortal Sword

After all, the group had come prepared with fourth-tier magical treasures for this battle. Not only did Elara possess the Ink Snow Immortal Sword, but Xavier also wielded the Solar Warding Shuttle—an artifact lent to him by Lyra.

"Not good."

Seeing that he couldn't shake off Eldrin, the Black Flood Dragon Demon King grew increasingly grim.

Knowing full well this battle could not be prolonged, the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) demon lord’s gaze turned icy. A brilliant crimson light erupted from his eyes, shooting straight toward Eldrin (Person Name). He sought to replace defense with offense, testing whether he could slay this formidable foe.

Boom—

Eldrin (Person Name) let out a cold snort, yet his expression remained unchanged as he activated the Earth-Sovereign Imperial Bell (Magic Treasure). A shimmering barrier expanded to block this strike.

However, the Crimson Pupil Demon Eye was a divine light-type supernatural power, most effective at countering protective true qi and defensive magic treasures. It actually managed to pierce a hole through the light barrier sustained by the Tu Earth Honored Sovereign Bell.

At the critical moment, Eldrin summoned the Solar True Aura, vaporizing the bloody light into wisps of azure smoke.

Seeing this fiend still running rampant, Eldrin no longer held back. He summoned the Crimson Sun Void-Immolating Crucible, unleashing torrential Crimson Sun True Flame to incinerate and refine the creature into tribulation ashes.

Facing such a strike, the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) demon lord let out a cold laugh. "Hahaha! Daring to summon such a treasure before this king—are you here to deliver it as a gift?"

No sooner had his words faded than he opened his mouth and activated the Heaven Devouring Serpent Technique, seeking to swallow the Crimson Sun Void-Immolating Crucible (Magic Treasure) whole.

This divine ability would likely result in a stalemate when used against the swift and razor-sharp Heavenly Li Twin Swords, but it was the ultimate counter to the slower-moving Crimson Sun Void-Immolating Crucible (Magic Treasure).

The Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) demon king opened its maw as if to swallow the heavens, resembling a black dragon devouring the sun. In 1 gulp, it swallowed the Crimson Sun Void-Immolating Crucible (Magic Treasure) that blazed like a crimson solar sphere into its belly.

Witnessing the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) demon king suppress the Crimson Sun Void-Immolating Crucible (Magic Treasure), Eldrin (Person Name)'s eyes instantly erupted with a dazzling radiance.

"Now."

In the moment the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) demon lord was suppressing the Crimson Sun Void-Immolating Crucible (Magic Treasure), Eldrin (Person Name) drained every last drop of spiritual power from the Ren Water Azure Lotus Throne, restoring his own energy reserves to 1 100 percent.

Then he unleashed his full power. After so many years, the Sky-Severing Twin Swords joined forces once more. Roughly 70 to 80 percent of the magical energy within him was drained, converging into the twin swords and transforming into a white sword radiance that soared through the air, slashing down.

Even though they were separated by nearly a 100 li, the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) felt as if a chilling blade were pressed against its back, a profound dread surging within its heart.

The sudden ambush locked the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) in the crosshairs of the Heaven-Uniting Sword Aura, yet the demon king had already exhausted all his means.

In that instant, it finally understood how the Celestial Python Demon King (Demon Beast) had felt back then. For a Golden Core demon king to be slain head-on by a Purple Mansion cultivator was nothing short of utter humiliation.

"Clang—"

At the critical moment between life and death, it could only summon its demon core to block the strike. Yet, in merely an instant, the demon core was cleaved in 2.

Thereupon, the Heaven-Severing Twin Swords continued their undiminished assault unabated. With a resounding clang, they pierced through the 7-inch vital point of the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) Demon King, slaying it amidst the void.

"Roar——"

Witnessing the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) demon king being slain, its physical body crashing onto the earth, the Golden Lion Mastiff roared in sheer terror.

In that instant, it could no longer afford to linger. With a desperate surge, it spat out its inner core to activate the furnace, tearing through the encirclement of the 4 False Core cultivators.

Eldrin made no move to pursue the fleeing Golden Lion Mastiff. His face pale, he swallowed a Purple Aura Pill and retrieved the Black Flood Dragon demon core.

Although this battle resulted in the death of the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) demon king, consecutively activating 2 trump cards in succession had taken too heavy a toll on his magical power.

Now that over half of the spiritual energy in his meridians had been depleted, continuing the fight would likely damage his very foundation.

"What a pity for this Inner Core."

Gazing at the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) inner core, Eldrin (Person Name) revealed a pained expression of deep reluctance.

The inner core of this Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) was split in 2, and the creative power within had already begun to dissipate. If it could not be refined into a Golden Core Formation Pill (Spiritual Object) within 3 years, it would all go to waste.

In truth, even if the Golden Core Formation Pill (Spiritual Object) were successfully refined within 3 years, the pill success rate would likely be 1 or 2 pills lower than usual.

"Alas, I had already exhausted every ounce of my strength to slay the Black Flood Dragon (Demon Beast) demon king. There was simply no reserve left for holding back."

"To have gained something is already quite good."

Suppressing his thoughts, Eldrin arrived before the Black Flood Dragon Demon King, drew forth the 1000-Demon Slaying Sword, and began refining the dragon soul of the Black Flood Dragon.

There, above the serpent dragon’s physical form, a black dragon soul coiled and soared, only to be refined into the 1000-Demon Slaying Sword (Magic Treasure), transforming into a black dragon sword spirit.

"Hymn—"

The nascent sword embryo took form, its emergence heralded by a draconic roar. The 1000-Demon Slaying Sword (Magic Treasure) radiated killing intent in all directions, like an immortal blade forged from a black dragon roaring as it soared toward the heavens.

Having successfully forged the 1000-Demon Slaying Sword (Magic Treasure), Eldrin (Person Name) caressed the immortal blade with uncontainable delight.

A group of people approached, and Xavier couldn't help but offer his congratulations as he gazed at the sword: "My congratulations, Fellow Daoist Cheng, for gaining another fourth-tier immortal sword."

Eldrin was also somewhat delighted. He retrieved the Crimson Sun Void-Immolating Crucible from within the Black Flood Dragon demon beast's body and addressed the crowd.

"I shall await the Demon King's physical form and return first to Celestial Ruins Mountain."

Given the Demon King's colossal form was far too massive to be contained within any storage pouch, the assembly could only channel their magical energies in unison to transport it back to Celestial Ruins Mountain.

Soon after returning to Celestial Ruins Mountain (Location), Lyra (Person Name) had also come back to Celestial Ruins Mountain (Location), carrying the remains of Crimson Scorpion Demon King (Demon Beast) in her hands.

After slaying 2 Demon Kings in succession, the group hastily convened a brief meeting.

Lyra gazed at the assembly, her eyes carrying a hint of smile as she declared, "This demon beast uprising may now be concluded."

"Yes."

Slaying 2 demon kings in succession—this was a rare and monumental victory unseen for hundreds of years.

The demonic tribes at Celestial Ruins Mountain (Location) have now been utterly routed. Seizing the advantage of their great victory, they slew numerous Golden Core (Cultivation Realm) demons.

Everyone was overjoyed, yet some couldn't help voicing their confusion: "Since you've come to Celestial Ruins Mountain, then what about the situation at Scorched Sun Mountain..."

Seeing the puzzled expressions on everyone's faces, Eldrin and Lyra exchanged a glance, both breaking into faint, knowing smiles.

"There's nothing to hide," Eldrin said with a smile. "Before this battle began, Lyra and I had already agreed to concentrate our forces and fight together, striving for a complete victory in a single engagement."

Thus, from the very beginning, Lyra (Person Name) was not at Scorched Sun Mountain (Location), but had instead concealed herself within the spirit pool cavern abode of Celestial Ruins Mountain (Location).

"The reason we managed to deceive the Earth Lion Demon King," Lyra (Person Name) responded with a serene smile, "is because over at Scorched Sun Mountain (Location), there stands 1 of my law bodies."

It turned out that ever since breaking through to the Golden Core stage, Lyra had been cultivating a unique life-bound magic treasure—an External Incarnation.

Using the Water Element Treasure Pearl (Spiritual Object) as her foundation, she refined an avatar at the Golden Core realm. This avatar also served as Lyra's fifth life-bound magic treasure.

That avatar could only utilize a few water-attribute supernatural powers engraved within its life-bound magical treasure, making its combat prowess merely ordinary among peers of the same realm.

However, thanks to the feedback from the Lunar Immortal Body, her cultivation realm was actually a full major stage higher than Lyra’s true self, having reached Golden Core, Mid Stage.

Through this avatar that had been concealed for years, Lyra (Person Name) deceived the Earthlion Demon King, allowing her true self—possessing far greater power—to arrive at Celestial Ruins Mountain (Location). By concentrating nearly 80 to 90 percent of the peak combat forces stationed at Celestial Ruins Mountain (Location), she shattered the stalemate of this battle in 1 decisive move.

In truth, the forces gathered by the demon tribe at Celestial Ruins Mountain were far from weak. Unfortunately, their strongest member, the Earth Lion Demon King, was locked in a standoff with Lyra's dharma incarnation at Scorched Sun Mountain, leaving them ultimately caught off guard and defeated.

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