Chapter 495 : The Forbidden Sword's Sinister Power

The primary reason he had refrained from forging this sword was his belief that the Hundred Spirits Immortal-Slaying Sword was far too sinister and demonic, as it was the bane of Human Race cultivators.

Its power to suppress Human Race cultivators was immense; once slain by this blade, a Human Race cultivator's very soul essence would likely be devoured into the sword itself.

Even more terrifying was the fact that this Hundred Spirits Immortal-Slaying Sword could slay Human Race cultivators to fuel its own advancement. Left in the hands of demons and monsters, it would inevitably become a calamity.

"This sword absolutely cannot remain in the hands of demons and monsters."

With this thought, Eldrin Chen could no longer concern himself with Blood Bone Old Demon. He immediately activated the Polarity Void Mirror to suppress the Hundred Spirits Immortal-Slaying Sword.

Seeing his signature Hundred Spirits Immortal-Slaying Sword being restrained, the White Bone Old Demon's gaze turned icy cold, a flicker of surprise in his eyes as he exclaimed, "A Primordial Magnetic Spiritual Treasure?"

Though somewhat startled, the White Bone Old Demon was, after all, a True Lord at the Infant Soul Mid Stage. He channeled his Demonic Treasure to suppress Path Mystery True Lord, then removed a string of prayer beads from around his neck and hurled them down at the Treasure Ship.

Eldrin Chen looked up and saw that the beads were actually a chain of white skulls, forty-nine in total.

"Beware! That is the 'Seven-Seven Bone Chain'!"

Path Mystery True Lord spoke out, a trace of shock evident in his voice. Original English translation available at audio-novel-dot-com.

This 'Seven-Seven Bone Chain' is a notorious evil treasure of the Demonic Path [a cultivation path that harnesses dark, destructive, and often cruel energies], requiring the skulls of forty-nine Golden Core True Person [cultivators who have condensed their spiritual energy into a stable, golden core within their dantian] to be forged through sacrificial rites.

It is said that once this treasure is fully refined, when unleashed, it transforms into forty-nine demonic specters that sweep forth like a tide. Even an Infant Soul True Lord [a cultivator whose nascent soul has matured and taken a distinct, infant-like form within their spiritual sea] trapped by this artifact stands a high chance of being torn to shreds.

In truth, Path Mystery True Lord was also taken aback. He had not expected White Bone Old Demon to have successfully forged this treasure and cultivated it to the Fifth Rank [the fifth tier of power and refinement for magical artifacts] realm.

Simultaneously, as the Seven-Seven Bone Chain lashed towards the Treasure Ship, Eldrin Chen's gaze sharpened slightly. He summoned forth his Great God Ability [a supreme divine technique], the Light-Splitting Shadow-Condensing Sword Art [a sword art that splits light and condenses shadows into countless blades].

Billions of sword rays materialized, blotting out the sky and earth as they surged forward. A cacophony of clashing metal rang out as they collided with the Seven-Seven Bone Chain, dissipating the majority of the White Bone Old Demon's attack.

However, the Light-Splitting Shadow-Condensing Sword Art was not a Primordial Solar Divine Ability [a divine ability of the purest, most fundamental yang/solar energy]. While it managed to block the Seven-Seven Bone Chain, it could not damage the sinister treasure in the slightest.

Fortunately, the cultivators aboard the Treasure Ship acted in swift succession. They activated the Demon-Hunting Crossbow [a massive crossbow designed to slay powerful demons] and the Demon-Slaying Cannon [a cannon that fires concentrated blasts of energy to annihilate demonic entities], their combined firepower forcing the bone chain to recoil.

Seeing that the Seven-Seven Bone Chain alone could not subdue the group, the White Bone Old Demon unleashed his Innate Divine Ability [a divine ability inherent to one's bloodline or unique constitution] once more to hold off Path Mystery True Lord. Then, he produced a ghastly white demonic skull.

The pale skull began to radiate a sickly, bone-white light, transforming into what resembled a baleful white sun that cast its eerie glow upon the group.

"Beware! It is the Skeletal Demon Skull!"

Path Mystery True Lord [a powerful cultivator who has attained the True Lord realm] saw the demonic skull in an instant and immediately summoned the Purple Gold Soul-Suppressing Bell [a bell forged from purple gold, specialized in protecting and stabilizing the soul]. He used the power of this unique Spiritual Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact] to shield the spiritual souls of everyone present.

However, this Spiritual Treasure was only of Inferior-Grade Spiritual Treasure [the lowest rank among Spiritual Treasures] quality. Trying to block the Skeletal Demon Skull [a skull-shaped treasure imbued with demonic power], a formidable Demonic Treasure [a treasure forged and empowered by demonic arts], proved somewhat insufficient.

Yet, as the 'Soul-Snatching Pale Bone Demon Light' [a sinister demonic light technique that seizes souls] shone down, a portion of its power managed to penetrate the Formation [a defensive energy array] of the Treasure Ship [a flying vessel imbued with protective enchantments], striking everyone on board.

All were ensnared by the demonic light, finding themselves momentarily unable to move a muscle. Exquisite Jiang and Eldrin Chen were targeted with particular focus, their spiritual souls seemingly captured and held fast.

Among the group, the only one who could still act freely was Path Mystery True Lord, whose cultivation had reached the Infant Soul [the realm where a cultivator's nascent soul is formed] stage.

"Now!"

The White Bone Old Demon [an ancient and powerful demonic cultivator] shouted. While channeling all his power into the Skeletal Demon Skull to maintain its hold on the group, he also engaged Path Mystery True Lord in direct confrontation.

Seeing this rare opportunity, the Black Bone Old Demon [another ancient demonic cultivator] let out a sinister, cackling laugh. He activated his Blood-Transforming Demon Saber [a demonic saber that feeds on and transforms blood], transforming it into a dazzling arc of blade light that slashed towards the defensive Formation.

The Blood Bone True Lord [a cultivator who has attained the True Lord realm] also attacked with full force, aiming to slay Eldrin Chen and Exquisite Jiang before they could break free from the soul-snatching light.

With two Demonic Path [the cultivation arts and philosophy followed by demonic cultivators] True Lord attacking at full strength, the Treasure Ship's protective glow rapidly dimmed. In an alarmingly short time, it seemed on the verge of being breached by their combined assault.

In that very instant, Eldrin Chen and Exquisite Jiang snapped their eyes open, seizing the fleeting gap in their opponent's attack.

In a flash, Exquisite Jiang made her move. She pushed the Three Treasures Glazed Armor to its absolute limit. The power of this Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure [a top-tier artifact specifically designed to suppress demonic beings] surged dramatically. Not only did it break the hold of the Art of Divine Subjugation [a mystical technique for binding and suppressing opponents], but it also amplified her spiritual power by a significant degree.

Almost simultaneously, her Golden Rhino Immortal Sword and Heavenly Ruins Immortal-Slaying Sword slashed through the air, their lethal arcs aimed directly at the two old demons.

Caught off guard, the two demons had no time to recall their Spiritual Treasure [an enchanted artifact powered by spiritual energy] for defense. Not daring to face the sharp edge of the Demon-Slaying Immortal Sword head-on, they could only retreat hastily.

Yet, in that same heartbeat, Eldrin Chen merged his body and sword into one. He channeled the full might of the Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword and unleashed a devastating strike towards the Skeletal Demon Skull.

He did not seize the chance to slay the two demons. He knew that even with the element of surprise, his current strength was insufficient to deliver a fatal blow to an Infant Soul [the nascent soul stage of cultivation] Demonic Cultivator [a practitioner of demonic arts] in a single strike. Published by audio-novel-dot-com. All rights reserved.

Instead, the Skeletal Demon Skull posed the far greater threat. While this Demonic Treasure [an artifact forged with demonic energy] lacked overwhelming destructive power, its ability to ensnare a cultivator's soul was deadly.

Once captured by it during battle, a cultivator would be left utterly vulnerable, likely to be killed with the next attack.

Had it not been for Path Mystery True Lord lending them the Purple Gold Soul-Suppressing Bell, they would have had no choice but to flee using the Polarity Void Mirror when facing White Bone Old Demon.

Returning to the moment, White Bone Old Demon saw Eldrin Chen's merged sword-strike descending upon him, and a flicker of alarm crossed his features.

Just as he was about to recall the Skeletal Demon Skull, Path Mystery True Lord seized the perfect moment to unleash his full power, summoning his clan's guardian Spiritual Treasure, the Thousand Demons Demon-Slaying Sword.

This Thousand Demons Demon-Slaying Sword was the bane of all demonic and monstrous beings. Its rank had already reached the Fifth Rank High-Grade, and its power was naturally Slaughter without equal.

Although White Bone Old Demon's cultivation had reached the Infant Soul 4th Tier, he dared not face this sword strike head-on, dealing with it with the utmost caution.

If it were an ordinary Demon-Slaying Immortal Sword, even if it destroyed his physical body in one blow, his Infant Soul [the nascent spiritual core of a high-level cultivator] would still have a significant chance to escape.

But once his flesh was severed by this Thousand Demons Demon-Slaying Sword, his Infant Soul would likely find no path of escape, directly devoured by the sword's own malevolent spirit.

Faced with such a nemesis, White Bone Old Demon could no longer afford to protect his life-bound Demonic Treasure [a magical artifact cultivated with one's very essence], forced to mobilize all his other means to defend himself.

At that very moment, the Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword transformed into a blazing sword-rainbow that shot into the sky. With a resonant *clang*, it collided with the Skeletal Demon Skull, the roaring Solar Fire [a pure, sun-derived flame technique] piercing through the skull in a single, devastating strike.

"Aaaargh—!"

His life-bound Demonic Treasure grievously wounded, White Bone Old Demon let out a wretched scream, spitting a mouthful of blood.

Although the power of this Skeletal Demon Skull was Extraordinary, its material composition was far inferior to that of the Slaughter Immortal Sword. Now, not only was the skull pierced through, but it was also covered in a web of cracks.

Within the fissures, one could see torrents of a tyrannical Solar Solar Fire [a divine flame embodying the essence of the sun] relentlessly scorching this Demonic Treasure [a powerful artifact forged or tainted by demonic power].

"My precious treasure!"

Seeing his prized Demonic Treasure grievously wounded, White Bone Old Demon retrieved it with a heart full of anguish.

He shot a venomous glare towards Eldrin Chen, then, no longer willing to continue the fight, he didn't even spare a thought for his now-trapped Hundred Spirits Immortal-Slaying Sword [a sword famed for its ability to slay immortal beings]. Mounting his dark cloud, he fled into the distant void.

Seeing their leader had already departed, the other two Demon Monarch [powerful rulers among demonkind] naturally had no desire to linger. They hastily summoned their Escape Radiance [a technique for rapid flight or teleportation] and gave chase.

The three old demons beat a hasty, ignominious retreat. Eldrin Chen and his companions did not pursue. When Infant Soul [the Primordial Spirit stage, where a cultivator's spiritual core takes infant form] experts were determined to flee for their lives, even three additional Infant Soul experts would find it exceedingly difficult to stop them. This content originates from audio~novel.com. Please respect copyright.