Chapter 495 Repelling the Demonic Cultivators

The primary reason he refrained from forging this sword was his belief that the 100 Souls Immortal-Slaying Sword was far too sinister and demonic, as it served as the ultimate bane of human cultivators.

This sword possesses immense lethality against human cultivators. Once a human cultivator is slain by it, even their soul is likely to be devoured and trapped within the blade.

Even more terrifying was the fact that this 100 Spirits Soul-Severing Sword could sever the cultivation progress of human practitioners. Left in the hands of demons and monsters, it would inevitably become a calamity of unimaginable proportions.

"This sword must never remain in the hands of demons."

With this thought, Eldrin (Person Name) no longer concerned himself with the Blood Fiend Old Demon and immediately activated the Yin-Yang Void Mirror to suppress the 100 Spirits Immortal-Slaying Sword (Magic Treasure).

Seeing his signature 100 Spirit Immortal-Slaying Sword being suppressed, the Bone Demon's gaze abruptly turned icy as he exclaimed in astonishment, "Primordial Magnetic Spiritual Treasure?"

Though somewhat startled, the Bone Demon was, after all, a True Monarch of Nascent Soul, Mid Stage. With a surge of demonic power, he suppressed Daoxuan the Enlightened Sage, then tore a string of prayer beads from his neck and hurled them toward the treasure ship.

Eldrin looked up and realized the prayer beads were actually strung together from white skeletal skulls, numbering a full 7 times 7—40-9 in total.

"Beware, that is the 7-7 Bone Chain (Magic Treasure)."

The Enlightened Sage Daoxuan (Person Name) spoke, a trace of astonishment coloring his expression.

This '7-7 Bone Chain' is a notorious sinister treasure of the demonic path, requiring the skulls of 40-9 Golden Core cultivators to be forged.

It is said that once this treasure is fully forged, when unleashed, it transforms into 40-9 fiendish demons that sweep across the land. Even a Nascent Soul True Monarch trapped within its grasp would likely be torn to shreds.

In truth, Daoxuan the Enlightened Sage (Person Name) was equally astonished. He never anticipated that the Old Bone Demon had not only forged this treasure but also cultivated it to the fifth-tier realm.

At the same time, witnessing the 70-7 Bone Chains striking toward the treasure ship, Eldrin furrowed his brow slightly and unleashed the great supernatural power of Phantom-Splitting Sword Art.

Billions of sword rays blotted out the skies and covered the earth, clashing against the 70-7 Bone Chains in a cacophony of clinks and clangs that dissipated the majority of the Ancient Bone Demon’s strike.

However, this Phantom-Splitting Sword Art (Cultivation Art) was not a pure yang divine power. Though it managed to block the 70-7 Bone Chains (Magic Treasure), it could hardly inflict even the slightest damage upon this artifact.

Fortunately, the cultivators aboard the treasure vessel swiftly retaliated, activating the Demon-Hunting Ballistae and Devil-Slaying Cannons to force it into retreat.

Seeing that the 70-7 Bone Chains alone were insufficient to subdue the group, the Skeleton Demon Elder unleashed his innate divine ability to hold off Daoxuan the Enlightened Sage (Person Name) once more, then summoned a ghastly pale demonic skull.

The white skull suddenly erupted with a ghastly white radiance, shining upon the crowd like a deathly pale sun.

"Beware, it's the Skeletal Demon Skull."

Enlightened Sage Daoxuan (Person Name) instantly summoned the Violet Gold Soul-Quelling Bell the moment he laid eyes on the demonic skull, employing this unique spiritual treasure's power to shield everyone's souls.

However, this spiritual treasure was merely a lower-grade artifact, insufficient to withstand the powerful demonic might of the Skeletal Demon Skull.

But as the Bone-Snatching Soul-Devouring Demonic Light shone down, a portion of its power actually seeped through the treasure ship’s defensive formations, falling upon the crowd.

Everyone was transfixed by the demonic light, unable to move even an inch. Lyra and Eldrin, being the primary targets, seemed to have their very souls paralyzed.

Among the crowd, the only 1 who could still act freely was Daoxuan the Enlightened Sage (Person Name), whose cultivation had reached the Nascent Soul stage.

"Let's begin."

The Bone Fiend roared, simultaneously channeling all his power to restrain the crowd with the Skull of Necromancy while engaging in fierce combat against Daoxuan the Enlightened Sage (Person Name).

Seeing the rare opportunity, the Blackbone Elder let out a sinister cackle as he channeled his energy into the Blood-Transmuting Demon Blade (Magic Treasure). The blade transformed into a dazzling arc of light, slashing toward the defensive formation with devastating force.

Bloodbone True Monarch was also unleashing his full power, striving to slay Eldrin and Lyra before they could break free.

2 Demon Path True Monarchs unleashed their full power, actually managing to dim the treasure ship's radiance in an extremely short time. It seemed on the verge of being breached by their combined assault.

In that very instant, Eldrin and Lyra’s eyes snapped open, seizing the split-second opening in their opponent’s move.

Lyra instantly drew her sword, pushing the Glazed Armor of the 3 Treasures to its absolute limit. The might of this demon-refining supreme treasure surged abruptly—not only did it unleash a defensive divine ability, but it also amplified her magical power by a significant degree.

Almost simultaneously, her Golden Rhino Immortal Sword and Heavenly Ruins Slaying Immortal Sword swept forth, striking directly toward the 2 ancient demons.

The 2 demons were caught completely off guard. In their haste, they had no time to recall their spiritual treasures to block the attack. Not daring to face the edge of the Demon-Slaying Immortal Sword head-on, they could only retreat hastily.

Yet in that very instant, Eldrin achieved perfect unity of body and blade, channeling the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss's power to its absolute zenith as he unleashed a devastating slash toward the Skeletal Demon Skull.

He did not seize the opportunity to slay the 2 demons, for he knew that even with the element of surprise, his current abilities were insufficient to deliver a fatal blow to a Nascent Soul stage demonic cultivator.

However, the Skeletal Demon Skull posed a grave threat instead. Although this demonic artifact lacked formidable offensive power, it could ensnare a cultivator’s soul.

Once a cultivator is ensnared by its gaze, they are likely to be slain in a single strike.

Had it not been for Daoxuan the Enlightened Sage (Person Name) bringing the Violet Gold Soul-Quelling Bell this time, they would have had no choice but to rely on the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void (Magic Treasure) to flee for their lives when facing the Ancient Bone Demon.

To return to our story, the Bone-Demon Elder saw Eldrin (Person Name) merging with his sword as he slashed forward, and his expression shifted slightly.

Just as he sought to retract the Skeletal Demon Skull, Daoxuan the Enlightened Sage seized the perfect moment to strike with full force, unleashing the supreme spiritual treasure 1000-Demon Slaying Sword to suppress it.

This 1000-Demon Slaying Sword (Magic Treasure) was the bane of all demons and monsters. Having reached the pinnacle of fifth-tier superiority, its power was truly peerless in slaughter.

Though Bone-Demon Elder's cultivation had reached Nascent Soul, 4th Tier (Cultivation Realm), he dared not confront this strike head-on, handling it with extreme caution.

If it were the Refining Demons Immortal Sword, even if it struck down his physical body in 1 blow, his Nascent Soul would still have a significant chance to escape.

But once 1's physical form is severed by the 1000-Demon Slaying Sword (Magic Treasure), the Nascent Soul would likely find no escape—it would be instantly devoured by the sword's spirit, swallowed whole into the blade.

Faced with this bane of demons, the Bone-Refining Elder Demon could no longer afford to protect his life-bound demonic treasure, instead channeling all his techniques to defend himself.

At that very moment, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) transformed into a sword-radiance that soared into the sky. With roaring Li Fire, it clashed against the Skeletal Demon Skull in a resounding ring—piercing clean through it in a single strike.

"Ah—"

His Natal Demon Treasure was severely damaged, causing Old Monster Bai Gu to let out a wretched scream as he spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

Although the Skull of the Undead was exceptionally powerful, its material was far inferior to that of the Slaughter Immortal Sword. Now, not only had it been pierced through, but it was also covered with countless cracks.

Within the fissure, streams of overbearing Solar Li Fire could be seen continuously scorching this demonic treasure.

"My precious treasure."

His prized demonic treasure was severely damaged. The Bone Demon Elder retrieved it with a heart-wrenching pang of regret.

He shot a venomous glare at Eldrin, then abandoned any thought of continuing the fight. Without even retrieving the trapped 100 Souls Immortal-Slaying Sword, he rode his dark cloud into the distant void.

The other 2 Demon Monarchs, seeing that he had already departed, naturally had no desire to linger either. They hastily summoned their escape lights and chased after him.

The 3 venerable fiends beat a hasty retreat, and Eldrin’s group made no attempt to pursue them. If Nascent Soul experts were truly determined to flee for their lives, even 3 additional Nascent Soul cultivators would struggle to keep them from escaping.