Chapter 531 : Heaven Soul Ascension Amidst Demon Siege

These demonic overlords were rulers of their own domains, and among them were nearly ten powerful Demon Emperors and Demon Monarchs at the Late-Stage Nascent Soul Realm.

This surprised Eldrin Chen, who spoke with grave concern, "With so many top-tier Demon Emperors gathered, it seems nearly half of the elite forces from the eastern marshes of the Vast and Misty Marsh have arrived."

Freya Ji also furrowed her brow, her gaze sharpening as she said, "Our Ji Clan has many enemies. Some of these humans, demons, and fiends have even come from the Eastern Sea Cultivation World."

After this exchange, the group fell silent. The strength of these Demon Emperors alone was likely insufficient to breach the defenses of the assembled True Lords of the Human Race, let alone break through the Mountain Protection Formation and threaten Dorian Ji.

At that very moment, Eldrin Chen felt the aura behind him swell with increasing intensity. The Ji Clan Patriarch resembled a Primordial Solar sun, radiating earth-shaking power.

In this instant, the Ji Clan Patriarch finally anchored his Heaven Soul [the celestial component of a cultivator's tripartite soul] within the Nine Heavens Above. He mobilized his supreme cultivation energy, beginning the process of drawing it down through the Heaven Soul Return [a supreme technique to retrieve and merge with one's Heaven Soul].

Once the Heaven Soul was guided into his body, the Ji Clan Patriarch would achieve the unification of his three souls. Both his cultivation energy and his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] would undergo a metamorphosis, ascending to the Primordial Solar Realm. All that would remain would be to survive the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of heavenly lightning].

With his cultivation powering the Immortal Refining Furnace, his chances of surviving the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation were virtually assured, a near-certainty of ninety-nine out of one hundred.

"He must not be allowed to succeed!"

A peerless Demon Emperor roared in fury, unleashing heaven-shaking energy to assail the gathered heroes, desperate to interrupt the Ji Clan Patriarch's breakthrough. Continue your cultivation journey at (audio-novel.com).

Yet, how could the Human Race [the collective term for humanity in this cultivation world] stand idly by and allow his breakthrough? The Primordial Heaven True Lord wielded his profound and marvelous Creation [the foundational energy of the universe used for creation and cultivation] power, actually mobilizing a Half-Step Primordial Solar Divine Ability [a supreme technique nearing the power of the primordial sun] to suppress all opposition. With his strength alone, he held back several powerful Demon Emperor [a supreme ruler among demons] Demon Monarch [a high-ranking demon lord] at the Infant Soul Late Stage [the advanced phase of the Infant Soul cultivation realm].

The Grand Elder of Ji Clan was no less formidable. He activated a Quasi-Primordial Solar Supreme Treasure [an artifact of near-legendary power, approaching the level of a primordial solar treasure] to strike across all directions, single-handedly blocking the advance of three Infant Soul Late Stage Demon Monarch.

"Damnation!"

A Demon Monarch roared in fury, then bellowed, "You two hiding and watching from the sidelines! Will you only act after Dorian Ji completes his breakthrough?"

"Hmph—"

In that instant, a cold snort echoed. Two figures materialized at the horizon's edge.

The figure on the left stood tall and slender, clad in gilded battle armor, a golden war spear gripped in hand. His mere presence was like that of a Divine Spirits [beings of immense divine power, often worshipped or revered].

The one on the right wore a Blood Robe [a robe steeped in blood essence, often used by demonic or blood-path cultivators], his form shrouded in a swirling crimson mist. His aura was exceptionally extraordinary.

"Disaster."

The moment they appeared, the complexions of all the Human Race True Lord [a title for powerful cultivators at the True Lord realm] on the battlefield changed drastically, a look of shock flashing across their faces.

Eldrin Chen did not recognize these two individuals, but Freya Ji certainly did. She spoke, her voice clear, "The one clad in the gilded treasure armor is the Great Roc Demon Emperor [a supreme ruler among demonic beasts, renowned for its immense power and lineage]."

"This demon possesses the bloodline of the Golden-Winged Great Roc [a mythical avian immortal beast of legendary ferocity]. Though not a pure-blooded descendant, it is still one of the rarest and most formidable Demon Emperor [a supreme ruler among demonic beings] in the world."

As she narrated, Eldrin Chen quickly grasped the origins of the Great Roc Demon Emperor.

This Great Roc Demon Emperor was a peerless Demon Emperor from within the Vast and Misty Marsh [a legendary, perilous wetland realm]. Not only did its cultivation reach the Great Perfection of Infant Soul [the pinnacle stage of the Infant Soul realm], but it also bore the potent bloodline of the Golden-Winged Great Roc.

The Golden-Winged Great Roc was a celestial avian of myth, said to feast upon True Dragon [the primordial and most powerful dragons]. Its physical strength alone was sufficient to rend a True Dragon limb from limb.

The Great Roc Demon Emperor before them had inherited this formidable physical prowess. Its armor and war spear were both Superior Spiritual Treasure [high-grade enchanted artifacts of immense power]. It was said that even a half-step Path Lord [a cultivator on the verge of attaining the Path Lord realm] would be reluctant to engage it in close combat.

After finishing her description of the Great Roc Demon Emperor, Freya Ji shifted her gaze to the man in the Blood Robe [a robe dyed a deep, ominous crimson]. Her pupils contracted with intense gravity as she spoke:

"That Blood Robe Demon Monarch [a demonic ruler distinguished by his blood-colored robes] possesses an even more extraordinary background. If my guess is correct, he is the direct eldest disciple of the Blood God Patriarch within the Eastern Sea Cultivation World [the vast and treacherous realm of cultivators east of the continent]."

"A disciple of the Blood God Patriarch?"

Eldrin Chen and Exquisite Jiang exchanged a glance, a shadow of solemnity passing between their eyes.

They were also familiar with Blood God Patriarch. Decades ago, in order to help Verdant Void Sect recover its legacy, they had ventured into the Blood God Sea Region.

This had led them to incur the enmity of Blood God Patriarch's disciple, Young Master of Forgetful River. They never imagined that after merely a few decades, they would once again encounter foes from the Blood God Sea Region.

Upon reflection, this was only to be expected. The Blood God Sea Region now occupied by Blood God Patriarch had, three thousand years prior, been the Path-Field [a sacred cultivation ground] of the Ji Clan.

Once Dorian Ji attained the Primordial Solar [the Earth Immortal Realm], his first objective would undoubtedly be to reclaim the Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual energy source] within the Blood God Sea Region.

This was not merely about reclaiming the Path-Field; it was also crucial for Dorian Ji's own cultivation path. After his breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit [Nascent Soul Realm], the spiritual energy of Path Void Mountain had become a mere drop in the ocean for his needs.

To continue advancing his cultivation, he absolutely required access to a Sixth Rank Ancestral Vein [a spiritual energy source of the sixth rank]. This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio - novel . com.

It was precisely for this reason that the Blood God Lineage and the Ji Clan harbored an irreconcilable conflict. Naturally, they would not sit idly by and watch Dorian Ji ascend to the Primordial Solar Realm.

At this moment, Freya Ji wore an expression of utmost gravity. Gazing at the chief disciple of the Blood God Patriarch, she said, "The chief disciple of Blood God Patriarch is named Blood Ghost Demon Monarch. He is also a powerful True Lord [a title for a Golden Core stage expert] at the Infant Soul 9th Tier [the ninth level of the Golden Core stage]."

"Legends say he has not only cultivated the Blood Demon Grand Art [a supreme demonic art of the Blood God lineage], but has also nurtured a Blood Ghost [a spectral entity born of blood and malice] that has reached the Great Perfection of Infant Soul [the peak of the Golden Core stage]."

"With his strength coming to obstruct the tribulation, aided by the Great Roc Demon Emperor, I fear even our mountain-protecting Formation [a defensive array or barrier] may not hold them back."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but take a deep breath.

He had never imagined the Primordial Spirit Great Tribulation [the supreme trial to ascend to the Primordial Spirit Realm] would be so terrifying. Had it not been for Dorian Ji's meticulous planning over many years, which directly crippled the physical body of the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor, they would likely now be facing the obstruction of a Half-Step Primordial Spirit Realm [a cultivator who has partially transcended the Nascent Soul stage but not fully ascended to Primordial Spirit] demonic dragon as well.

Furthermore, back when they had agreed to let the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor go in exchange for the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor's promise not to intervene, it hadn't seemed like a major concession. Only now did he grasp the profound depth of Dorian Ji's schemes.

Looking back, it seemed that releasing the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor to secure the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor's neutrality was itself part of Dorian Ji's grand design.

After all, the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor would need another two centuries to reconstitute its physical form. Even if it wished to come and obstruct the tribulation now, it would have no chance.

Meanwhile, high above in the Heavenly Vault [the vast, boundless sky], Blood Ghost Old Demon strode through the air. Gazing down at the peak of Path Void Mountain, he declared, "Advancing the tribulation by three months. A clever ploy, Dorian Ji."

"Yet before absolute power, all schemes are but the death throes of a doomed man."

"This old ghost comes by my master's command to send you to your final rest."

As his words faded, Blood Ghost Old Demon actually summoned and unleashed a crimson talisman, sending it flying towards the Mountain Protection Formation [a defensive array protecting a mountain or sect].

"A [a sinister talisman infused with demonic blood energy, designed to shatter defensive formations]!"

Simultaneously, Primordial Heaven True Lord and Grand Elder of Ji Clan and the others had their expressions shift. This Blood Demon Formation-Breaking Talisman was a precious talisman personally refined by the Blood God Patriarch [a powerful demonic cultivator specializing in blood arts], a bane to mountain-protecting Formation [a defensive or offensive array powered by spiritual energy]. It was precisely for breaching such defenses that the Blood Demon Old Ghost had brought it this time.

With this realization, the Human Race True Lord [a title for cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage] could no longer afford to hold back. They each unleashed their signature techniques, pressing their opponents in an attempt to intercept the talisman.

However, the Blood Ghost Old Demon gave a shudder, and seven Blood God Avatar [manifestations of the Blood God's power, created from condensed blood essence] flew out from him. Astonishingly, each one possessed strength at the Infant Soul Early Stage [the initial phase of the Nascent Soul cultivation realm].

"Blood God Avatars!"

The faces of the cultivators paled. They hurriedly channeled their Divine Ability [supernatural powers and techniques derived from cultivation] and Daoist arts to deal with the threat.

Yet, in that brief moment of distraction, the Blood Demon Formation-Breaking Talisman transformed into a streak of bloody light that struck the Mountain Protection Formation [the defensive array shielding the mountain]. It dissolved the protective formation of Path Void Mountain into nothingness.

Seeing the Formation breached, the Blood God Avatar let out a sinister, cackling laugh and turned its gaze towards the Great Roc Demon Emperor [a powerful avian demon ruler]. "If we do not act now," it hissed, "when will we?" This content originates from audio-novel*com. Please respect copyright.