Chapter 458 : A Gathering of Demon Emperors

"Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon."

Eldrin Chen's heart sank slightly. The emergence of three Flood Dragon Demon Emperor—the Golden Flood Dragon, the Frost Flood Dragon, and the Crimson Flood Dragon—and the personal arrival of the one known as the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon, the Violet Flood Dragon Demon Emperor, seemed to indicate that Azure Wave Lake was placing far too much importance on this battle against Chu Kingdom.

Yet the reality was even more dire. In the distant void, a pitch-black Demonic Crocodile and a coiling Five-Colored Heaven-Devouring Serpent approached through the sky.

Farther still, a figure clad in snow-white robes, holding a bamboo flute, strode forward.

"Inscription of Sorrow Lord, the Demonic Crocodile, and the Heaven-Devouring Serpent."

Despair began to seep into the hearts of the gathered cultivators.

Azure Wave Lake had mobilized its entire force. Aside from the elusive Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor who was rarely seen, all seven of its Demon Emperor had arrived.

Coupled with the two Demon Emperor from the Golden Rhino Lineage already present, this battle had gathered a staggering total of nine Demon Emperor.

Setting aside the other seven Demon Emperor for a moment, the mere presence of the Inscription of Sorrow Lord and the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon, who was at the Nascent Soul Great Perfection realm, was enough to plunge everyone into a boundless abyss of despair.

"For Azure Wave Lake to dispatch its entire nest, they must truly hold the two of us in high regard." This chapter appears courtesy of audio-novel dot com.

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

Clad in robes as white as snow, a bamboo flute in hand, the Inscription of Sorrow Lord [a title for a powerful cultivator] approached through the air, his demeanor more akin to an enlightened True Lord [a high-ranking cultivator] of the Human Race.

His gaze settled upon Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang, and he spoke with detached calm, "Both of you possess the potential to become top-tier True Lord."

"When the Heaven and Earth Resonance [a rare celestial event where the energies of heaven and earth align] occurs a century from now, you might very well forge a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul [the highest grade of Nascent Soul, aligned with the Heavenly Dao] in one fell swoop. Eliminating you both in advance would make this journey worthwhile."

"Begin."

As the Inscription of Sorrow Lord's command echoed, three Flood Dragon Demon Emperor [powerful demonic rulers in the form of flood dragons] surged through the sky, their boundless killing intent directed squarely at Eldrin Chen.

However, since Azure Wave Lake [a major demonic territory] had already made its move, how could the Ji Clan possibly stand idly by? In that instant, the void trembled as a vast, majestic ripple tore through space.

From the distant void, a brilliant vortex ripped open the fabric of reality, and several figures emerged, soaring into the air.

Eldrin Chen looked up and recognized the first to step out—it was an acquaintance, none other than Feiye the Night's Bane of the Ji Clan. Following closely were Yvonne the Violet Consort, Lingxu the Ethereal Immortal [a title meaning 'Ethereal Immortal'], and Freya Ji.

"Something's wrong."

Several Demon Emperor [a supreme ruler among demonic beings] subtly shifted their expressions. The return of an acquaintance like Ji Feiye was one thing, but Yvonne the Violet Consort, Lingxu the Ethereal Immortal, and Freya Ji had vanished for many years. To think they would all return, having already broken through to the Nascent Soul [the stage where a cultivator's spirit forms an independent, immortal entity] realm.

All three possessed heaven-defying fortune. Yvonne the Violet Consort carried the legacy of Violet Cosmos Dao Lord, forging the exceedingly rare Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul [a Nascent Soul formed in perfect resonance with the Heavenly Dao, representing the pinnacle of potential].

Freya Ji was the daughter of the Ji Clan Patriarch, blessed with a Dao Body [a physique innately attuned to the Dao, granting exceptional cultivation aptitude]. With the full support of the Ji Clan, she too had forged a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul.

Lingxu the Ethereal Immortal was a True Lord [an honorific title for a powerful Nascent Soul cultivator] who had undergone tribulation and was cultivating anew. Though he had not achieved a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul, he still attained the foundation of an Earthly Dao Nascent Soul [a high-grade Nascent Soul formed in harmony with the Earthly Dao].

With aid from the Ji Clan, they weathered their Nascent Soul tribulations along the Eastern Sea Coast, slipping past the surveillance networks along Azure Wave Lake. Their sudden appearance caught everyone completely off guard.

Though the three flood dragons had broken through to the Demon Emperor realm many years prior, facing several True Lord at once, they instantly found themselves at a severe disadvantage.

"Attack!"

Sensing the dire turn, the Inscription of Sorrow Lord immediately barked the order, commanding the host of Demon Emperor to surge forward.

The Five-Colored Heaven-Devouring Serpent [a mighty serpent demon capable of devouring the heavens] felt a tremor of doubt. It couldn't help but speak up, "Grand Elder, the situation today seems... unfavorable. Should we not withdraw for now and strike later when Dorian Ji attempts his breakthrough to the Nascent Soul realm?"

"There is no need for concern. I am here to oversee this battle."

Inscription of Sorrow Lord [a title for a powerful cultivator] spoke with detached certainty, his tone brooking no argument.

The Five-Colored Heaven-Devouring Serpent [a powerful, multi-colored serpent demon] shifted its expression slightly, lifting its gaze to the Violet Flood Dragon Demon Emperor [a supreme ruler among flood dragon demons] soaring in the Firmament [the high heavens].

Yet, the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon [a majestic dragon wreathed in thunder and violet light] coiled amidst the Firmament, enshrouded by arcs of Violet Thunderbolt [a potent form of thunder-based divine power], offered no opinion on the command from the Inscription of Sorrow Lord.

Since the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon, who possessed cultivation at the Nascent Soul Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Nascent Soul realm], remained silent, neither the Five-Colored Heaven-Devouring Serpent nor the Black Crocodile Demon Emperor [a formidable crocodile demon ruler] dared defy the Inscription of Sorrow Lord. They could only charge onto the battlefield.

However, at that very moment, four more figures emerged from the swirling vortex at the void's distant edge.

Among the four, the leader was an elder clad in long robes. The second rode upon a crimson flood dragon. The remaining two were a man and a woman. This novel is serialized on audio-novel*com. Visit for updates.

"Ji Daoming, Crimson Dragon True Lord [a title meaning 'Lord of the Crimson Dragon']!"

The expressions of the gathered Demon Emperor [supreme rulers of demon tribes] grew solemn. Ji Daoming was the Ji Clan Grand Elder, his cultivation having reached the lofty heights of Nascent Soul Great Perfection. His strength was second only to the Ji Clan Patriarch.

The Crimson Dragon True Lord was also a True Lord [a title for a powerful Nascent Soul cultivator] of the Nascent Soul Late Stage [the advanced stage of the Nascent Soul realm]. Not only was he immensely powerful himself, but he was also mounted upon a crimson Flood Dragon Demon Emperor. His combined might was considered formidable across the lands.

The remaining two were Feikong the Void Lord [a title meaning 'Lord of the Void'], a Nascent Soul, 6th Tier [the sixth layer of the Nascent Soul realm] cultivator, and Feiyan the Immortal Lord [a title meaning 'Lord of Immortal Beauty'], who was at the Nascent Soul, 4th Tier [the fourth layer of the Nascent Soul realm].

However, just as the many Demon Emperors wore solemn expressions, the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon sneered coldly, "Your Ji Clan's Second Elder, Third Elder, and three other True Lords have not come."

"It seems the situation at the Black Malignancy Ridge [a mountain ridge tainted by demonic and malevolent energies] has indeed not disappointed us."

Ji Daoming let out a cold laugh and said indifferently, "With just the few of us, we can annihilate all of you."

"Then come and try."

As soon as the thunder dragon's words fell, it soared into the sky and charged towards Ji Daoming.

As the two Nascent Soul Great Perfection powerhouses clashed, the Inscription of Sorrow Lord also collided with the Crimson Dragon True Lord, erupting into a battle of epic proportions.

Though the Five-Colored Heaven-Devouring Serpent and the Black Crocodile Demonic Tribe were formidable, Feiyan the Immortal Lord and Feikong the Void Lord naturally intercepted them, engaging in combat high in the sky.

Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang together faced the two Demon Emperors of the Golden Rhino Lineage, yet he had an intuitive sense that something was amiss, though he couldn't quite articulate it.

"Enough. We fight first and talk later."

At this moment, the two Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperors had severely depleted their Nascent Soul Qi [the refined spiritual energy of a Nascent Soul cultivator]. Facing the onslaught from Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang, they were already struggling to hold their ground.

After hundreds of exchanges, Eldrin Chen activated the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void [a mystical mirror capable of manipulating the fundamental forces of yin, yang, and void]. Seizing the moment when his opponent's mana waned, he managed to draw the Golden Rhino Immortal Sword into the depths of the Treasure Mirror.

Deprived of her Demon-Subduing Immortal Sword, the Female Demon Emperor of the Golden Rhino Lineage was like a beast stripped of its fangs and claws. She could only frantically unleash her Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power cultivated by immortals] in a desperate defense. Yet, the Mirror of the Vast Heaven erupted with an extraordinary and overwhelming might.

A brilliant, white mirror-light descended, pinning the Female Demon Emperor firmly within the void, rendering her utterly immobile.

"Disaster!"

The burly Demon Emperor [a ruler among demonic beings] paled. He immediately channeled his Divine Ability and Spiritual Treasure [a sentient, high-grade magical artifact] in a bid to rescue her. However, the Sun and Moon Twin Wheels and the Firmament Immortal Sword relentlessly barred his path.

Lyra Jiang further activated the Glazed Armor of the Three Treasures, causing her own mana reserves to surge dramatically, allowing her to forcefully hold the demon emperor at bay.

At the critical juncture, Eldrin Chen seized the fleeting opportunity. A blast of Triad Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique harnessing the power of heaven, earth, and man], combined with a sweeping strike from the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, cleaved through the void and utterly annihilated the physical form of the Female Demon Emperor.

Even with her physical body destroyed, the Female Demon Emperor attempted to flee with her spirit. Yet, Eldrin Chen simply cast a net of yin-yang and void radiance from his hand, instantly sealing the surrounding space completely.

Then, with another pulse of mirror-light, he drew her Nascent Soul [the spiritual infant formed within a Golden Core cultivator, representing their condensed essence and spirit] into the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void to be imprisoned and suppressed.

"It is done."

Having dispatched one foe, Eldrin Chen surged forward with elation to reinforce Lyra Jiang.

Seeing the situation turn dire, the Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperor cried out in desperation, "My fellow lords, save my consort swiftly, or I shall withdraw from this battle at once!" For uninterrupted reading, go to audi0-n0vel.c0m.