Chapter 500 : Divine Flame's Purgatory

"Perfect timing," he said, his voice cold as winter steel.

Eldrin Chen's gaze turned icy as he channeled the power of the Formation [a complex arrangement of energy nodes and conduits used to channel and amplify power].

In an instant, an endless torrent of Void-Refining Divine Flame [a divine fire capable of refining even the void itself] cascaded from the heavens, transforming the land for thousands of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] in every direction into a purgatory of the Mortal Realm.

Bolstered by the Formation, the might of these flames was now potent enough to threaten even Infant Soul [the stage of cultivation where one's nascent soul is formed] demonic beasts, let alone these lowly Demonic Cultivator [cultivators who draw power from demonic or corrupt sources]. In that moment, countless Demonic Cultivator were refined into ashes of calamity without even a chance to scream.

In truth, even the Twin Garuda [a pair of powerful, bird-like demonic beings] furrowed their brows, forced to retreat repeatedly to evade the relentless Void-Refining Divine Flame.

"A mere Golden Core [the stage where a cultivator condenses their spiritual energy into a solid golden core] Human Race, how dare you act so insolently!"

Witnessing the Void-Refining Divine Flame wreak havoc, the male Garuda roared and raised his hand, summoning forth a pale azure cauldron to suppress the Void-Refining Furnace.

Eldrin Chen recognized the origin of that azure cauldron. This treasure was named the Verdant Void Cauldron, once the supreme heirloom of the Verdant Void Sect, its grade having once reached the lofty heights of Fifth Rank High-Grade [a classification denoting a very high tier of power and refinement].

However, during the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a great calamity involving a chasm of demonic energy], this precious cauldron was severely damaged. Its artifact spirit was refined and extinguished by demonic forces, causing its grade to plummet to Fifth Rank Mid-Grade.

Now, infused with demonic energy, the Verdant Void Cauldron had become a Demonic Treasure [a magical artifact corrupted and empowered by demonic forces]. Though its power was a shadow of its former glory, it remained a formidable force to be reckoned with. This chapter is provided by audio-novel`com. Support the original.

As Kaya channeled his power, the cauldron erupted with a vast demonic aura, actually managing to block the Void-Refining Furnace which was empowered by the Formation.

Seeing the Void-Refining Furnace blocked, Eldrin Chen activated the formation disk to press down. The suppressive effect of this disk was truly extraordinary, actually reducing the combat power of the two Infant Soul Demonic Cultivator by more than thirty percent.

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

Sensing their power being suppressed, the Twin Garuda revealed expressions of madness.

Their minds had long been corroded by demonic energy. Once a great battle commenced, they could scarcely discern the will of heaven. Thus, even knowing their opponents controlled the Formation, they still launched frenzied attacks.

Boundless demonic energy erupted, and their vast Infant Soul Essence [the condensed spiritual power of an Infant Soul cultivator] shook the heavens and earth. Disregarding the depletion of their Infant Soul Essence, they boosted their combat power significantly, channeling their magic power with all their might to continuously assault the duo.

"Hold them off at all costs."

Watching the two demonic beings erupt with their Infant Soul Essence, Eldrin Chen spoke with delight.

Although the demons were powerful after unleashing their Infant Soul Essence, as long as they could hold out until the Twin Garuda exhausted their Infant Soul Essence, their chances of victory in this battle would greatly increase.

Exquisite Jiang nodded and began to summon her Spiritual Treasure Immortal Sword to engage the two demons in close combat.

Seeing them still attempting to maneuver, the female Garuda's gaze turned icy. With a cold lift of her hand, she summoned a pristine white, flowing ribbon, sending it coiling directly towards Exquisite Jiang.

Eldrin Chen recognized the origin of this treasure. It was known as the Flowing Sleeve Ribbon [an enchanted ribbon weapon known for its binding properties], the Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a cultivator's personally bonded magical artifact] of Immortal Maiden Cloud Stretch. Once ensnared by its silken coils, not even a True Lord [a cultivator who has attained the True Lord realm] could easily break free.

This was precisely the Spiritual Treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators] that Immortal Maiden Cloud Stretch had specifically instructed them to retrieve.

Now, having been refined by the Twin Garuda [a pair of powerful Garuda demons], it had transformed into a Demonic Treasure [a magical artifact corrupted by demonic energy]. While its power had diminished slightly, it still posed a threat that Exquisite Jiang dared not take lightly.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen possessed a means to counter it. With a swift gesture, he unleashed the Solar True Flame [a divine ability that conjures pure yang-aligned flames]. In an instant, boundless True Flame [a pure, yang-aligned spiritual fire] erupted forth, its searing heat perfectly countering the ethereal bindings of the Flowing Sleeve Ribbon.

Seeing their ribbon restrained, the Twin Garuda joined forces once more, unleashing a pair of their own Lifebound Spiritual Treasure, now corrupted into Demonic Treasure.

These were a pair of demonic tridents, their surfaces etched with intricate violet patterns, forged from Violet-Patterned Path Gold [a rare, spiritually conductive metal prized for artifact forging]. When combined, their unleashed force was formidable, driving back the Heavenly Ruins Immortal-Slaying Sword and the other Spiritual Treasure in a relentless retreat.

The situation turning precarious, Eldrin Chen summoned the Polarity Void Mirror. With its power, he displaced one of the demonic tridents thousands of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] away, then focused its energy to lock down the remaining Violet-Patterned Demon Trident.

Separated from its twin, the power of the Demonic Treasure was halved. Seizing the opportunity, Exquisite Jiang urgently channeled her energy into the Golden Rhino Immortal Sword, unleashing a decisive slash that finally managed to subdue the weapon.

"ROAR—!"

Finding their methods nearly exhausted yet still unable to subdue the duo, the Twin Garuda roared in fury and finally unleashed their ultimate, trump-card technique.

A phantom radiance erupted from between their brows, coalescing into the towering, flame-wreathed apparition of a Demon God that lunged forth, as if intent on devouring their very souls.

"It's the Garuda Soul-Snatching Art [a formidable soul-devouring technique of the Garuda race]!"

Eldrin Chen's expression turned to one of alarm. Only upon witnessing this Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural art] did he understand why Immortal Maiden Heaven Spirit had said they would find it difficult to capture the Twin Garuda.

The power of this combined Great God Ability [a divine art of immense destructive force] was truly staggering, likely potent enough to threaten even a powerful True Lord [a cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage] at the Infant Soul Late Stage [the advanced phase of the Nascent Soul realm]. No wonder the former master of the Verdant Void Sect had been slain by these Twin Garuda.

Exquisite Jiang also sensed the grave danger. She raised her hand and summoned forth the Azure Jade Heavenly Aegis Talisman [a precious talisman forming a shield of azure jade light], unleashing this invaluable Fifth Rank Mid-Grade [mid-tier fifth-grade] protective treasure. Experience the full epic at http://www . audio-novel.com.

At her command, the talisman erupted with a dazzling, resplendent radiance, enveloping and shielding their physical forms.

Simultaneously, Eldrin Chen acted, channeling the Trinity Divine Thunder [a divine thunder art of three harmonized elements]. Three-colored lightning bolts roared forth to meet the onslaught.

The Garuda Soul-Snatching Art proved truly Extraordinary. It effortlessly shattered the Trinity Divine Thunder and continued its relentless charge.

Even its residual force was formidable, piercing through the defensive barrier of the Azure Jade Heavenly Aegis Talisman. Fortunately, its remaining power was greatly diminished, allowing Eldrin Chen to block it by activating the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell [a defensive bell treasure embodying the unyielding essence of earth].

"Damnation!"

Seeing their Garuda Soul-Snatching Art [a powerful demonic technique that summons spectral Garuda talons to rip out a victim's soul] was blocked, the Twin Garuda [a pair of powerful, twin-bodied demonic bird spirits] grew even more furious, their rage blazing to the heavens. Disregarding the immense drain on their spiritual power, they once more channeled this combined-attack Great God Ability [a supreme divine art requiring immense power and coordination] and unleashed it.

The spiritual reserves of Eldrin Chen and his wife were also running somewhat low by now. Yet, they understood with perfect clarity that this battle had become a contest of endurance, a test of whose spiritual power would last the longest.

These Twin Garuda had erupted with their Infant Soul Essence [the condensed spiritual core of an Infant Soul Realm cultivator, a potent but finite energy source]. They had consecutively deployed their Ink Treasure [powerful artifacts imbued with demonic ink-based arts], engaged in prolonged combat, and were simultaneously resisting the oppressive force of the Formation [a structured array that channels energy to create defensive or offensive effects]. They simply could not sustain this for much longer.

As long as they could withstand the Twin Garuda's frenzied onslaught, then once the two demons exhausted their Infant Soul Essence, this battle would undoubtedly end in their complete victory.

Thus, they seized the moment, hastily drawing the last dregs of spiritual energy from the Positive Water Verdant Lotus Throne [a throne-like artifact that stores and purifies spiritual energy of the water and wood elements] and swallowing two exceedingly precious Fifth Rank Restoration Pill [high-grade elixirs that rapidly restore a cultivator's spiritual power]. Finally, they managed to restore their spiritual power to its peak state.

With ample spiritual power at their command, they too could afford to stop worrying about conservation. For the second time, they channeled power into the Azure Jade Heavenly Aegis Talisman [a talisman that projects a powerful shield of azure jade light] and the Three Treasures Glazed Armor [a suit of crystalline armor that defends against physical and spiritual attacks], successfully blocking this devastating strike.

"Kill! Kill! Kill!"

Two consecutive, massively draining combined-attack Great God Ability had failed to slay the pair. The Twin Garuda descended into a state bordering on madness.

They attacked once more, squeezing out the very last vestiges of their Infant Soul Essence, and for a third time, they mustered the power to unleash this combined-attack Great God Ability.

"BOOM—"

Heaven and earth shattered, and the void erupted with terrifying chaotic currents.

The power of the Azure Jade Heavenly Aegis Talisman [a powerful defensive talisman] in Exquisite Jiang's hand was exhausted, transforming into a wisp of flying ash that dissipated into the void.

Eldrin Chen watched the distant void with a pale face, noticing that the Twin Garuda's aura was feeble, and even the demonic energy surrounding it had dimmed considerably.

Having fought to this point, the Twin Garuda's Infant Soul Essence [the condensed spiritual core of an Infant Soul realm cultivator] was depleted, its magical power nearly exhausted. Suppressed by the Formation [a structured array that channels energy for offense or defense], its remaining combat strength was less than thirty to forty percent.

Such an opportunity to beat a drowning dog was not to be missed. Eldrin Chen activated the Void-Refining Furnace, unleashing boundless Void-Refining Divine Flame [a divine fire capable of refining even the void itself] that shone down, trapping the Twin Garuda within its radiance.

Exquisite Jiang struck repeatedly. The Flowing Sleeve Ribbon, lacking sufficient magical power to fuel it, saw its power greatly diminished and was captured by her Tri-Colored Divine Light [a divine light of three colors with sealing properties]. The fiery red Immortal Sword was also suppressed by the Heavenly Ruins Immortal-Slaying Sword.

Although the Verdant Void Cauldron and that demonic spear were of Extraordinary power, they were not Lifebound Spiritual Treasures [magical treasures bound to a cultivator's life and soul]. Now, without magical power to drive them, they were merely ordinary and were seized by Eldrin Chen using the Polarity Void Mirror.

Only the two lifebound demonic tridents still raged, but in Eldrin Chen's eyes, this was merely their final, desperate frenzy. This novel is serialized on audio~novel.com. Visit for updates.