Chapter 458 Slaying the Demon Emperor

Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon.

Eldrin’s heart sank slightly. The 3 great serpent demon emperors—Golden Flood Dragon, Frost Flood Dragon, and Crimson Flood Dragon—had emerged from seclusion. Even the legendary Violet Flood Dragon, hailed as the Purple Radiance Thunder Dragon, had arrived in person. It seemed the battle at Bibo Lake had garnered far more attention from the Chu Kingdom than anticipated.

Yet the reality did not end there. In the distant void, a sinister black demonic crocodile and a 5-colored Devouring Heaven Python coiled through the skies, advancing with ominous grandeur.

In the distance, a snow-robed figure approached, holding a bamboo flute as they strode forward.

Glyph-Sorrow Sovereign, Dire Crocodile, Devouring Heaven Python.

The hearts of the crowd sank slightly, their faces revealing hints of despair.

The Emerald Lake had actually dispatched its entire force. Apart from the elusive Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast), all 7 of the great demon emperors had arrived.

With the 2 Golden Rhino demon monarchs already present on the battlefield, this conflict had astonishingly gathered a total of 9 demon monarchs.

Setting aside the other 7 Demon Sovereigns, the mere presence of Zuanchou Jun and the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon—a perfected Nascent Soul entity—already plunged everyone into boundless despair.

"The entire Azure Wave Lake has come out in full force. They truly think highly of the 2 of us."

Eldrin let out a soft sigh, his expression turning grave as he spoke.

Clad in robes as white as snow, the Seal-Sorrow Lord strode through the void with a bamboo flute in hand, resembling more a human Daoist who had attained the true path.

He gazed at Eldrin and Lyra, his tone utterly placid as he remarked, "Both of you possess the makings of a top-tier True Monarch."

"A 100 years from now, when heaven and earth commune, you 2 might just achieve the Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul in 1 fell swoop. If I can eliminate you both ahead of time, this journey will have been truly worthwhile."

"Let's begin."

As the words of Zhuanchou Jun faded, 3 Dragon Demon Emperors soared through the skies, descending upon Eldrin (Person Name) with boundless killing intent.

Yet since Emerald Mist Lake had already made its move, how could the Ji Clan simply stand by and do nothing? In the blink of an eye, a majestic ripple surged through the void.

In the distant void, a brilliant vortex tore through space as several figures soared into the sky.

Eldrin looked up and was surprised to see the first person emerging was actually an acquaintance—Feiye the Nightbane of the Ji Clan. Close behind came 3 others: Lady Violet Banquet, Ethereal Void Fairy, and Freya.

"Wrong."

The faces of several Demon Monarchs shifted slightly. Ji Feiye, being a familiar face, was 1 thing—but Yan Ziji, Lingxu Xianzi, and Freya (Person Name) had vanished for years. Who could have imagined that upon their return, all 3 had already broken through to the Nascent Soul realm?

All 3 of them were individuals blessed with overwhelming fortune. Yan Ziji, having inherited the legacy of the Purple Cosmos Dao Lord, had forged a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul—a rarity seldom seen in the world.

Freya (Person Name), daughter of the Ji Clan's patriarch, possessed a Dao Body and—with the clan's full support—had forged a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul.

Lingxu Immortal was a True Lord who had undergone reincarnation to restart cultivation. Though she had not forged a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul, she had achieved the qualification for an Earthly Dao Nascent Soul.

With the Ji Clan's assistance, they weathered their Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation by the eastern seas, evading the surveillance along the Emerald Mist Lake's perimeter. The moment they struck, it defied all expectations in the most spectacular fashion.

Although the 3 Eldrin Serpents had broken through to the Demon Emperor realm for many years, they instantly fell into a disadvantageous position when facing several True Monarchs.

"Let's begin."

Realizing the situation had taken a dire turn, the Script-Sorrow Sovereign immediately issued a command, ordering a group of Demon Monarchs to charge toward the forefront.

The 5-Colored Heaven-Devouring Python’s heart pounded with unease, and it couldn’t help but speak up: “Elder, something seems amiss today. Should we retreat for now and strike when Dorian (Person Name) attempts his Spirit Ascension breakthrough?”

"Worry not, for I preside over this battle."

With an air of unshakable certainty, Script-Sorrow Monarch spoke in measured tones.

The 5-Color Heaven-Devouring Python's expression shifted slightly as it lifted its gaze toward the Violet Flood Dragon Demon Emperor hovering in the firmament.

Yet the Violet Radiance Thunderdrake coiled across the heavens, wreathed in arcs of amethyst lightning, offering no response to Script-Sorrow Lord’s command.

Since even the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon at the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul realm remained silent, the 5-Colored Heaven-Devouring Python and the Black Crocodile Demon Emperor naturally dared not defy the command of Zhuan Choujun (Person Name). They could only charge onto the battlefield with reluctant obedience.

Yet at the same time, 4 more figures emerged from the vortex at the void's extremity.

Among the 4, the leader was an elder robed in a long gown, the second arrived astride a crimson flood dragon, while the remaining 2 were a man and a woman.

Ji Daoming, the Scarlet Dragon True Lord (Person Name)

The faces of the demon monarchs all darkened slightly. Ji Daoming, the Grand Elder of the Ji Clan, had reached the Great Perfection stage of the Nascent Soul realm, with power second only to the Patriarch of the Ji Clan.

Elder Crimson Dragon was also a True Monarch at the late Nascent Soul stage. Not only was his cultivation profound, but he also commanded a Crimson Flood Dragon—a demon emperor whose power ranked among the most formidable across the realms.

The remaining 2 were none other than Lord Feiyan (Person Name), a Nascent Soul, 6th Tier (Cultivation Realm) cultivator, and Lord Feiyan (Person Name), who had reached the Nascent Soul, 4th Tier (Cultivation Realm).

However, just as the many Demon Sovereigns wore solemn expressions, the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon sneered coldly, "5 True Monarchs from your Ji Clan—the Second Elder, the Third Elder, and the others—have not come."

"It appears the Ridge of the Black Fiend (Location) has truly not disappointed us."

Ji Daoming let out a cold sneer and said indifferently, "With just the few of us, we can eradicate every last 1 of you."

"Then let's give it a try."

As soon as Thunder Dragon's voice fell, he soared into the air and charged toward Ji Daoming.

As the 2 great powers at the Perfected Nascent Soul realm clashed, Inscription-Sorrow Monarch likewise collided with Crimson Dragon True Lord, erupting into a monumental battle of the ages.

Though the 5-Colored Heaven-Devouring Python and the Black Crocodile Demonic Tribe were formidable, Fairy Yan and Feikong Zhenjun naturally intercepted them without hesitation, engaging in a fierce battle high in the sky.

Eldrin and Lyra, 2 Demon Emperors of the Golden Rhino lineage, stood together. Yet an inexplicable unease prickled at his instincts—something felt amiss, though he couldn't quite articulate what.

"Enough, let the battle commence."

At this moment, the 2 Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperors (Demon Beast) had severely depleted their Nascent Soul Qi (Spiritual Root), and they were struggling to hold their ground against the onslaught from Eldrin (Person Name) and Lyra (Person Name).

After exchanging hundreds of moves, Eldrin activated the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void. Seizing the moment when his opponent’s magical power waned, he astonishingly drew the Golden Rhino Immortal Sword into the treasure mirror.

Having lost the Refining Demon Immortal Sword, the Golden Rhino lineage's Demon Empress was instantly like a beast stripped of its claws and fangs. She could only continuously channel her divine abilities to resist, yet the Mirror of the Vast Heaven (Magic Treasure) erupted with an extraordinary and overwhelming power.

A brilliant white beam of mirror light shone down, pinning the Demon Empress in the void, rendering her completely immobile.

"Damn it."

The burly Demon Emperor’s expression shifted abruptly as he swiftly activated his divine abilities and spiritual treasures in an attempt to intervene. Yet, the Sun-Moon Twin Wheels and the Sky-Spanning Immortal Sword continuously thwarted his efforts.

Lyra further activated the Glazed Armor of the 3 Treasures, significantly boosting her magical power as she forcibly held it at bay.

At the critical moment, Eldrin seized the opportunity. With a strike of the Tri-Powers Divine Thunder combined with the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, he annihilated the Demon Empress's physical form into the void.

After her physical form was destroyed, the Demon Empress still sought to flee. Yet, with a sweep of Eldrin’s hand, the radiance of Yin and Yang intertwined with the void, instantly sealing all escape through space.

Then, with a beam of mirror light descending, his Nascent Soul was drawn into the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void (Magic Treasure) and suppressed within.

It is done.

After dispatching 1 opponent, Eldrin rushed over joyfully to reinforce Lyra.

Seeing the situation turning dire, the Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperor (Demon Beast) hastily cried for help, "Everyone, quickly save my wife, or I shall withdraw at once!"