Chapter 502 : A Premonition in Flight

After finishing the Alchemy Tome, Eldrin Chen spoke, "It has been many years since we both broke through to the Fourth Rank High Grade Alchemist realm. The materials for refining the Recovery Pill are relatively easy to find. We should attempt to advance our Alchemy to the Fifth Rank level."

"Agreed."

Lyra Jiang nodded. Over the years, they had refined several batches of Fourth Rank High Grade Pill, and their accumulation of Alchemy knowledge was now sufficient.

Furthermore, their current Mana was no weaker than that of Nascent Soul Cultivators, making it the right time to attempt the breakthrough to Fifth Rank Alchemist.

After taking stock of their gains, the two continued their journey towards Demon-Suppressing Island aboard the Celestial Crane Treasure Boat. Having traveled over a million Li-lengths, Eldrin Chen suddenly felt a sharp, unsettling twitch between his brows.

Frowning, he spoke with unease, "My spirit feels restless. I fear trouble approaches."

"It is likely Demonic Monsters are pursuing us."

Lyra Jiang's expression also shifted. Eldrin Chen possessed extraordinary spiritual intuition, which had guided them safely through numerous perils. If he now felt this profound disquiet, a true calamity was undoubtedly drawing near.

Thinking this, she quickly said, "It seems we cannot linger here."

Sensing the impending danger, the two decisively abandoned the Celestial Crane Treasure Boat and took flight into the distant void, riding upon their Lifebound Immortal Sword. Read the full novel exclusively on audio-novel-dot-com.

With their cultivation power fueling their Lifebound Immortal Sword [a cultivator's primary sword, bound to their soul], their speed could truly be described as Star-Chasing Moon-Pursuing [a metaphor for extreme, relentless speed]. They could traverse a million Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] in a single day.

However, this method consumed a significant amount of Mana [the spiritual energy used to power spells and techniques], and its manifestation was spectacularly conspicuous. For thousands of Li-length around, the radiant trail of the immortal sword cleaving the heavens would be visible.

They had been reluctant to draw such attention while flying through Demonic Monsters [powerful, malevolent beasts that have cultivated spiritual power] territory. Yet, Eldrin Chen now suspected that Nascent Soul [a high cultivation realm where one forms a spiritual infant from their condensed essence]-rank Demonic Monsters were actively trying to encircle them. Thus, he decided to fly at full power, aiming to escape the Blood God Sea Region as swiftly as possible.

Indeed, not long after their departure, several streaks of light pursued them. Led by Lorcan, Scion of Lethe, a group of Demonic Path [a faction of cultivators who use malevolent, often sacrificial, methods to gain power] magnates descended upon the spot they had just vacated.

The Black-Robed True Lord gazed at the clouds still parted by the sword's radiance and sneered coldly. "It seems they sensed something amiss."

"After them, swiftly!"

They gave chase for the better part of a day, finally piercing through the void to catch sight of the twin sword-lights streaking across the heavens.

"They are upon us with alarming speed," Eldrin Chen murmured.

Seeing the Fifth Rank Demonic Boat [a powerful vessel crafted and used by demonic cultivators] closing in from behind, Eldrin Chen's expression shifted. He immediately channeled his power into the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void [a treasure capable of manipulating spatial principles], tearing open a path through the void. In the blink of an eye, he and his companion had traversed over a hundred thousand Li-length through the fractured space.

Witnessing their targets vanish into the void, Lorcan, Scion of Lethe's face turned ashen with fury. "A void Spiritual Treasure [a treasure of immense power, often possessing a degree of sentience]!" he roared, his voice thick with rage.

"Young Master, rest assured, they cannot escape."

Blood-Robed Ancient Ancestor spoke, as he summoned his Demonic Treasure, the Heavenly Secrets Seal [a mystical seal capable of divination and tracking]. In merely half a Ke-time [fifteen minutes], he had deduced the location of the two fugitives and urged his Fifth Rank Demonic Boat [a powerful demonic vessel] to give chase.

After another day and more of pursuit, the Demonic Cultivator [a practitioner of demonic arts] caught up once more. Eldrin Chen had no choice but to channel his Yin-Yang Void Realm [a treasure mirror capable of traversing the void] once again to tear through space and flee.

Thus, a desperate chase unfolded, with one fleeing and the other pursuing, until over ten days had passed in the blink of an eye.

Unbeknownst to them, Eldrin Chen had fled beyond the Blood God Sea Region and entered the territories of the Human Race Sea Region.

On this day, Eldrin Chen sat cross-legged upon his Heaven's Ruin Immortal-Slaying Sword, his complexion pale as he slowly opened his eyes.

Seeing him awaken, Lyra Jiang could not help but ask with concern, "How do you feel?"

"My Mana [the spiritual energy used to power spells and techniques] has recovered by thirty percent. I can barely manage to activate the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void [the Yin-Yang Void Realm] for two or three more void-leaps."

Eldrin Chen replied with a note of helplessness. Over these past days, the Demonic Cultivator had repeatedly closed in, and each time, they had only managed to shake off their pursuer by relying on his Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void.

However, activating the mirror to traverse the void consumed a tremendous amount of energy. Even with his profound Mana, he was nearing his limit.

With no other recourse, he could only have Lyra Jiang pilot the immortal sword through the void, while he himself conserved his strength and focused on channeling the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void.

Furthermore, to sustain the Lifebound Immortal Sword at its maximum flight speed for such a prolonged period, Lyra Jiang's Mana [the spiritual energy used to perform arts and techniques] had been significantly depleted. Her current combat effectiveness was likely to be considerably diminished.

Reflecting on their current predicament, Eldrin Chen said with a bitter smile, "What a pity we do not possess a Fifth Rank Treasure Boat. Otherwise, we would not be in such a sorry state."

"Do not worry," Lyra Jiang consoled him, seeing his expression. "We have already left the territory of the demonic tribes. Just five hundred thousand Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] ahead lies Demon-Suppressing Island, and we will be completely safe once we reach it."

"Hmm..."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement, but just as he was about to speak, he noticed a streak of light cleaving through the distant void, hurtling towards them. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audi novel.com.

The approaching light was none other than the Fifth RankTreasure Boat belonging to Lorcan, Scion of Lethe. Spotting the sword radiance of the two, he unleashed a set of Formation Flags from a great distance.

Eldrin Chen sensed the danger immediately. This was a set of Formation Flags designed to seal and suppress spatial movement. If they were allowed to envelop this area of the void, even the power of his Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void might be countered.

With this thought, he swiftly channeled his power into the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void once more, executing another void leap. In an instant, they reappeared one hundred thousand Li-lengths away.

"Damn it!"

Watching Eldrin Chen escape once more, Lorcan, Scion of Lethe let out a roar of bitter frustration. "After them!" he commanded.

The Black-Robed True Lord beside him furrowed his brow, his expression turning grave. "But we have already left the Blood God Sea Region," he cautioned. "Ahead lies the waters of the Demon-Suppressing Island."

"Given your status, if you are exposed within the Human Race Sea Region [the maritime territories primarily controlled by human cultivators], they will surely not miss the chance to eliminate you."

"If we do not kill them today, I fear we may never have another opportunity."

Upon hearing this, Lorcan, Scion of Lethe's expression shifted through shades of reluctance and resentment. "Yet, if we let them slip away now, they will become a future calamity," he said, his voice thick with unwillingness.

After a moment of silent deliberation, however, his aversion to personal risk prevailed. He turned to the black-robed Ancient Ancestor and the other two True Lord [a title for powerful cultivators who have reached the Nascent Soul stage]. "I beseech you, my senior brothers, to pursue and slay those two."

The three Demonic Path True Lord exchanged cold, mocking smiles. Demonic Cultivator [practitioners who use malevolent and often sacrificial methods to gain power] were driven by self-interest; even the bonds between master and disciple were often webs of intrigue and betrayal.

Mere words from Lorcan, Scion of Lethe were unlikely to move them. The Blood-Robed Ancient Ancestor spoke, his tone pointed. "If the chase leads into the Human Race Sea Region, the price you offered earlier will no longer suffice."

"This..."

A flicker of icy malice passed through Lorcan, Scion of Lethe's eyes, but he forced a smile. "Alas, it seems this junior brother cannot afford your price. It appears I must wait until I break through to the Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul [the highest potential form of the Nascent Soul realm, aligned with the Heavenly Dao] before I can seek my vengeance."

Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang continued their journey, flying for several more days. They discovered that Lorcan, Scion of Lethe still had not pursued them.

He let out a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "It seems that Scion of Lethe's courage is still insufficient. He dares not openly enter the territories of the Human Race."

This was somewhat within expectations. A seed of a Demonic Cultivator like Scion of Lethe, who is also the Personal Disciple of Blood God Ancient Ancestor, is destined to cultivate to at least the Nascent Soul Late Stage in the future.

Such an existence has long been a thorn in the side of the Human Race, who would eagerly seize the chance to eliminate him before he breaks through to Nascent Soul.

The two returned to Demon-Suppressing Island and rested within their Cultivation Cave for over a month, finally restoring the greater part of their Mana.

They did not linger on Demon-Suppressing Island. Taking Sylas Ye with them, they traveled via the Teleportation Formation towards Heavenly Spirit Island. After a journey consuming the better part of a year, they finally returned once more to Heavenly Spirit Island.

No sooner had they set foot back on Heavenly Spirit Island than Celestia, Spirit Sovereign sought them out, unable to contain her agitation. "How did the journey fare?" she inquired eagerly. Join our community of readers at site: audio-novel.com.