Chapter 294 : Clans Unite Against the Serpent Lake

However, before the war commenced, its right-hand force, the Wolf Demonic Tribe, suffered devastating losses, and the lineage of the Thunderclap Great Roc was nearly exterminated.

Furthermore, during the Beast Tide a century ago, the Violet Sanctum Demonic Beast of the Heavenly Python Lake lineage were also slaughtered, with over half their number slain by them.

Adding to this, the later battle at Heavenly Python Lake saw them slay several more Violet Sanctum Demonic Python. It could be said that after these successive major conflicts, Heavenly Python Lake had long been grievously wounded, its very bones and sinews damaged.

Such grievous losses meant Heavenly Python Lake had not fully recovered even after a hundred years. According to everyone's estimation, the number of Violet Sanctum Demonic Beast under its command should not exceed twenty.

Calculating this way, even if the Black Flood Dragon Demon King still possessed hidden reserves, they likely would not be substantial.

Hearing this, the Old Patriarch and Xavier Xu nearby also revealed faint smiles.

The Old Patriarch stroked his long beard, his face brimming with joy as he said, "If that is truly the case, then the strength of our Border Province alone should be more than sufficient to handle it."

"Indeed, in terms of sheer numbers, we are not at a disadvantage in the slightest," Xavier Xu said with a laugh.

For this battle, the various Immortal Clan of the Border Province had committed their full strength. The Chen Clan alone had already mobilized six Violet Sanctum Cultivator.

Beyond that, three of the four Violet Sanctum Patriarch from the Xu Clan had come, and two of the three Violet Sanctum Patriarch from the Pan Clan—Percival Pan and Soaring Pan—were also present. The complete novel can be found at www . audio-novel.com.

The newly ascended Violet Sanctum Immortal Clan Meng Clan has arrived, with their sole Violet Sanctum cultivator, Star Grace Meng, present here as well.

With the addition of the assisting Verdant Mist Yu, the number of Violet Sanctum Cultivator participating in this battle has reached thirteen.

The combat strength of Human Race Violet Sanctum Cultivator is slightly superior to that of demon beasts. Even if the Demon Race has hidden some of its power, it should be sufficient to handle the situation.

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before asking once more, "Has the Black Flood Dragon Demon King been sighted?"

"That Golden Core Demon King possesses formidable power and resides at the very heart of the beast tide. I could not approach,"

Star Grace Meng shook her head, a trace of helplessness coloring her expression.

Upon hearing this, a weight settled in the hearts of all present. The dreadfulness of a Golden Core Demon King needed no elaboration.

Unlike a century ago, the current Heavenly Python Lake, bolstered by support from Azure Wave Lake, has long since established a fourth-rank Guardian Formation.

Under such circumstances, the Black Flood Dragon Demon King no longer needs to worry about the safety of its lair. Instead, it gains the capability to bypass the Heavenly Ruins Mountain Range and launch a surprise deep strike into Human Race territory.

Without clarifying the movements of the Black Flood Dragon Demon King, none of those present could feel at ease.

So Eldrin Chen shook his head and spoke, "Enough. I shall go myself."

As his words fell, he transformed into a streak of sword light and shot out from Heavenly Ruins Mountain, flying over one hundred thousand Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] towards the direction of Heavenly Python Lake. Finally, he spotted the vast army from Heavenly Python Lake.

Viewed from the sky, the demon beast horde stretched to the horizon's edge. Beasts measuring several Zhang-length [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters] to several tens of Zhang-length in size sprawled across the land, an overwhelming tide almost impossible to count.

After observing for a moment, Eldrin Chen couldn't help but frown. The scale of this beast tide was far too vast, and it continuously swept up other demonic creatures along its path.

Under such circumstances, unless one ventured deep into its heart, even a Golden Core Patriarch would likely struggle to locate the Black Flood Dragon Demon King.

"The Black Flood Dragon Demon King must be within it."

After pondering for a moment, Eldrin Chen surmised that a Demon King [a powerful demonic ruler equivalent to a Golden Core cultivator] was likely leading this beast tide.

This was because Violet Sanctum Demonic Beast [demonic beasts at the Violet Sanctum cultivation stage] possessed limited intelligence and power, making it difficult for them to coordinate such a massive horde over hundreds of thousands of Li-length without descending into chaos. Therefore, a Golden Core Demon King [a demon king at the Golden Core stage] must be presiding over it. Only a Demon King could impose order upon a beast tide of this magnitude.

However, since he hadn't laid eyes on the Black Flood Dragon Demon King himself, Eldrin Chen felt it wasn't a sure enough bet.

"Very well. To avoid any unforeseen variables, I shall venture in and see for myself."

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

Confident in his formidable skills, he merged his body with his sword, transforming into a streak of sword light that shot straight into the surging horde.

The sword radiance was like a rainbow piercing the sun. Wherever it passed, the demon beasts scattered in panic, the vast tide of creatures forcibly cleaved apart by his passage.

Flocks of winged demon beasts attempted to block his path, but as the sword light swept through, countless creatures were severed in two, plummeting from the sky.

Following the sword light's relentless flight through the heavens, he soon reached the core of the beast tide, finally disturbing the Black Flood Dragon Demon King concealed within.

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Eldrin Chen heard only a draconic roar before a black-scaled flood dragon surged into the sky, lunging to meet him in a deadly assault.

Facing the Black Flood Dragon Demon King's attack, he showed no fear, his body and sword merging as one as he slashed forward.

The power of a fourth-rank Immortal Sword was extraordinary. Even the Black Flood Dragon Demon King dared not meet its edge with its flesh, instead opening its maw to unleash a beam of black sword light in retaliation.

The two forces collided in an instant, then flashed past each other, separating by a distance of over ten thousand Zhang-lengths [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters].

Eldrin Chen withdrew from the state of Body and Sword as One [a profound swordsmanship state where the cultivator's consciousness merges with their sword], his expression turning grave as he cast a heavy glance at the Immortal Sword wielded by the Black Flood Dragon Demon King.

Only now did he realize the extraordinary nature of the Black Flood Dragon Demon King's Immortal Sword. It was covered in intricate dragon-scale patterns, and its material was evidently of astonishing quality.

"This sword... was forged from the Counter-Scale [the singular, reverse-growing scale located beneath a dragon's throat, considered its most precious and vulnerable part] of a Flood Dragon Demon King [a demonic beast equivalent to a Golden Core realm cultivator]," Eldrin murmured.

Eldrin Chen's pupils contracted. The grade and material of this Immortal Sword were exceptional; it had been crafted from a shed Counter-Scale of a powerful Black Flood Dragon.

Most crucially, the Black Flood Dragon Demon King had refined it into its own Lifebound Magical Treasure [a magical artifact intimately bound to a cultivator's life force and cultivation base, growing in power with them].

Myriad paths of cultivation, though different, lead to the same ultimate destination.

If the Human Race could cultivate a Golden Core [the solidified core of spiritual energy formed in a cultivator's dantian, marking a major breakthrough], then demonic beasts could naturally forge their own Lifebound Magical Treasure.

However, in terms of innate talent and comprehension, the Demon Race fell far short of humanity. Consequently, Lifebound Magical Treasure were exceedingly rare among their kind.

Generally speaking, the majority of Golden Core Demon King did not possess a Lifebound Magical Treasure.

This Black Flood Dragon Demon King possessed extraordinary bloodline heritage and had undoubtedly garnered the favor of the higher echelons within Azure Wave Lake. Only with such backing did it have the privilege to refine this formidable Black Flood Dragon Immortal Sword.

"Eldrin Chen, you dare to come here. Truly, your courage and audacity are immense, worthy of your title as the Chu Nation Sword Immortal!"

At this moment, the Black Flood Dragon Demon King coiled in the sky, its vertical pupils gleaming with a cold light.

Its gaze was icy as it stared at Eldrin Chen, a hatred and resentment that had lain dormant for years simmering within its eyes like a volcano on the verge of eruption.

"You've come just in time. Today, I shall devour your flesh, blood, and soul entirely."

"With just you?"

Eldrin Chen let out a cold laugh. The Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword in his hand erupted with a brilliant, dazzling sword radiance.

He stood firm upon the Heavenly Vault, ignoring the Violet Sanctum Demonic Beast closing in around him, his gaze calm and steady upon the Black Flood Dragon Demon King.

"I am in need of a demon beast to consecrate my sword. If I can slay a flood dragon, this journey will not have been in vain."

"*Clang—*"

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

Yet this time, after less than ten exchanges, Eldrin Chen suddenly revealed an unprecedented look of grave solemnity.

A thunderous boom echoed as the earth beneath their feet cracked open with fissures spanning ten thousand Zhang-lengths [one Zhang-length equals three point three three meters]. A figure of immense ferocity erupted from the ground in a surprise attack, its maw gaping wide to swallow Eldrin Chen whole.

Acting on pure instinct, Eldrin Chen unleashed the Metallic Gold Divine Thunder to parry the vicious assailant, buying himself a crucial moment. In that instant, his body and sword merged into one as he shot towards the distant horizon once more.

Having narrowly evaded the strike, Eldrin Chen glanced back, his pupils involuntarily contracting.

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