Chapter 455 : The Golden Core Alliance

Simultaneously, from the several Dao Fields of the Firmament Sword Sect and the Violet Abyss Sect, the final Golden Core Cultivator [a powerful cultivator whose core of power has solidified into a golden orb] guarding the mountain gates also emerged.

Caleb Chen from Verdant Chariot Mountain and Silas Chen from Spirit Isle Lake also traveled via Teleportation Formation [a magical array that allows instant travel across vast distances], arriving to reinforce Demonic Ape Mountain at the first possible moment.

Within the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Wilderness, Lior Chen was also bidding farewell to Chen Elara. Before parting, Chen Elara grasped his hand and said, "With the Demon Emperor [a supreme ruler among demonic beings] launching this attack, this battle will likely be perilous beyond measure. Let me accompany you."

"No."

Lior Chen shook his head resolutely, his expression firm. "Within the thirty-six cities of the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Wilderness reside tens of millions of our Chen Clan mortals. This is the foundation of our clan, and it absolutely must not be compromised."

"After I depart, only you can unleash the full power of the Formation [a complex arrangement of magical energy for defense or attack] within the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Wilderness. Therefore, you must guard it well and await news of our victory."

Chen Elara's face paled slightly. She understood the critical importance of the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Wilderness.

Wordlessly, she clenched her jaw, finally nodding with tears in her eyes, silently watching as he departed via the Teleportation Formation.

As cultivators from across the Chu Kingdom continued to arrive, the number of Human Race Golden Core Cultivator gathered within Demonic Ape Mountain grew steadily. Unnoticed, their ranks had swelled to twenty.

Meanwhile, outside Demonic Ape Mountain, the Demonic Tribe [a race of monstrous, often malevolent beings] of the Golden Rhino Lineage had tightly encircled the mountain and had begun their relentless assault. For the best reading experience, visit audio-novel-dot-com.

The two Demon Emperor [supreme rulers of demonic tribes] did not immediately take action, but several dozen Golden Core Demon King [demonic beasts who have attained the Golden Core realm] had already descended from the heavens and began assaulting the Formation [a structured arrangement of energy for defense or attack] protecting Demonic Ape Mountain.

Although the Formation of Demonic Ape Mountain was formidable, and bolstered by six or seven War Treasure Boat [large, armed vessels used for warfare by cultivators], it still struggled to withstand the relentless siege by several dozen Golden Core Cultivator [human cultivators who have formed a Golden Core, a solidified core of spiritual energy].

Naturally unwilling to let the Formation be breached, Kael Chen soared forth with his sword. Astonishingly, with a single strike, he forced back several Demon King.

"How presumptuous!"

Witnessing Kael Chen's overwhelming display of power, a powerful Golden Core, Late Stage Demon King roared with fury. It surged into the sky, radiating a murderous aura, and charged to meet Kael Chen.

At the same time, the Old Patriarch also took flight. Having now stepped into the Golden Core, Late Stage, the seven White Metal Star Pearl [treasures that combine the essence of white metal and stellar power] in his hand erupted with dazzling immortal radiance, transforming into forty-nine beams of Metallic Essence [the pure, sharp spiritual energy of the Metal element] sword light that slashed outward.

Each piece of this set of Formation Tool [magical treasures designed to work together as part of a formation] had advanced to the rank of Supreme Grade Magical Treasure [the pinnacle grade of crafted magical artifacts]. While individually their power might not be overwhelming, their combined force was extraordinary, rivaling even the thirteen Frostbitten Expanse Immortal Sword [legendary swords imbued with the power of a frozen wasteland] wielded by Alaric the True Person of The Vast Sea.

Now, the forty-nine beams of Metallic Essence sword light continuously lashed out, forcing a group of Demon King into a steady retreat. Remarkably, even seven Demon King joining forces were unable to gain the upper hand against him.

"Incredibly powerful."

A Golden Core Great Perfection [the peak stage of the Golden Core realm] Demon King from the Golden Rhino tribe bellowed in rage. It summoned a diamond-hard iron staff, a weapon forged from Diamond Mysterious Iron [an incredibly dense and durable mystical metal], weighing as much as countless mountains, and brought it crashing down.

Chen Thalion furrowed his brow. The White Metal Star Pearl was a superior-grade Formation Tool [a magical treasure designed to form or power a formation] for group combat, but against these top-tier Demon Kings of the Golden Rhino Lineage with their thick hides and robust constitutions, it might not hold a decisive advantage.

Fortunately, there were quite a few Golden Core Cultivators present. Qian the Sect Master of the Firmament Sword Sect and Elara Lin had both reached the Golden Core, Late Stage. Their combined strength was formidable.

One by one, the Golden Core Cultivators took action, barely managing to hold back the onslaught of the Demon Kings. Yet, the pressure they faced remained immense and unrelenting.

Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang stood atop the Spirit Mountain's peak, their gazes heavy and fixed upon the two distant Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperors.

The power of Demon Emperor-grade entities was extraordinary. Even they had to proceed with utmost caution, leaving them little room to divert their attention to the Golden Core Grade battlefield.

Meanwhile, the two Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperors hovered silently in the sky.

The burly Demon Emperor stared intently at Demonic Ape Mountain for a long while before finally speaking. "I still sense no trace of the Ji Clan True Lord's aura. Could it be they truly intend to abandon the Chu Kingdom without a fight?"

"I doubt it," countered the female Demon Emperor of the Golden Rhino Lineage, her expression turning grave. "The Ji Clan ranks among the top three supreme Nascent Soul Immortal Clans in the Eastern Wastelands. Even the Azure Wave Lake has been suppressed by their might."

"Such a powerful Immortal Clan would never act so cowardly. I believe we must remain vigilant."

The female Demon Emperor paused briefly, then continued with a faint smile. "However, regardless of their preparations, this battle will allow us to raze the Chu Kingdom to the ground."

The burly Demon Emperor [a supreme ruler among demonic beings] also nodded. Beings who had reached this realm either did not act at all, or once they decided to move, their actions would inevitably shake the heavens and split the earth.

Since they had resolved to strike, they certainly would not be fighting alone, and thus harbored not the slightest fear of the Ji Clan.

With this thought, the burly Demon Emperor spoke with a cold sneer, "Then let us begin."

As the words fell, the two Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperor [a pair of demon emperors from the Golden Rhino lineage] stepped forth into the void, crossing the sky with a billowing aura of golden flames.

The burly Demon Emperor summoned a golden war spear. In an instant, it erupted with a dazzling golden divine radiance and thrust downward, aiming directly for the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a powerful defensive array protecting a mountain stronghold].

"Beware! It is the Golden Rhino Divine Spear!" Original English translation available at https://audio-novel.com.

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly as he recognized the origin of this golden spear.

The Golden Rhino Divine Spear was the signature Magical Treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators] of the burly Demon Emperor, and also his most prized Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a spiritual treasure intimately connected to its owner's life force].

This treasure was forged from the golden horn atop the head of a Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperor, and after being fused with Fifth Rank [a grade of material or power] Western Pole Metallic Essence [a rare and potent metallic essence], it became a peerless Demon-Subduing Spiritual Treasure [a spiritual treasure specifically designed to suppress demonic forces].

Without a doubt, if this spear strike landed true, not only would the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation protecting Demonic Ape Mountain be shattered, but the thousand-*Li* [one *Li* equals five hundred meters] mountain range itself would be pierced through.

"We cannot allow it to succeed."

Lyra Jiang's eyes turned icy in an instant. She immediately performed Body and Sword Unification, transforming into a brilliant streak of sword radiance that soared into the air and slashed out. With a sharp *clang*, she deflected the Golden Rhino Divine Spear.

"What a fine immortal sword."

The Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperor's gaze instantly turned cold, and he immediately abandoned his assault on the Mountain Guardian Formation.

To him, the pressure exerted by Lyra Jiang was greater than that of the entire Chu Kingdom Cultivation World.

In a flash, both Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperor figures attacked simultaneously, unleashing their Magical Treasure and Divine Ability horizontally towards Lyra Jiang.

Eldrin Chen naturally could not stand by and watch them gang up on Lyra Jiang. He immediately summoned the Dual Polarity Divine Thunder and, channeling his immortal sword Magical Treasure, intercepted the female Demon Emperor.

"You dare to block my path?"

The female Demon Emperor sneered coldly, conjuring a golden Spiritual Treasure Flying Sword which she sent slashing towards him.

This treasure, like the Golden Rhino Divine Spear, was forged from her lifebound horn and infused with Fifth Rank Lunar Refined Gold [a rare, moon-aspected metal of exceptional purity and spiritual conductivity].

The potential of such treasures is extraordinary, possessing the power to ascend to the level of a Middle-Grade Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact capable of suppressing demonic entities]. However, their foundational formation runes are too rudimentary, preventing them from unleashing the ultimate power inherent in their exceptional materials.

The reason this Lifebound Immortal Sword [a cultivator's personally bound and nurtured sword of immense power] can attain the grade of a Spiritual Treasure [a sentient artifact of profound spiritual power, superior to ordinary magical treasures] is primarily due to the innate formation runes contained within the unicorn horn and its extraordinary material essence.

As the immortal sword descended upon him, Eldrin Chen's gaze sharpened slightly. He had not yet fully discerned the Demon Emperor's [a ruler among demonic beings, possessing immense power] methods, and this was not the optimal moment to reveal his Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a spiritual treasure personally bound to a cultivator's soul, growing in power with them].

With this thought, he could only call out urgently, "Senior, I require your aid!"

"*Hummm—*"

In that instant, the Mirror of the Vast Heaven erupted with boundless might. Soaring into the sky, it bathed the heavens and earth in a pure, radiant light. A brilliant beam of mirror radiance shot forth, illuminating the female Demon Emperor directly. This chapter is part of a larger work available at (audio-novel.com).