Chapter 583 : The Demon Emperor's Hidden Power

With this thought, Eldrin Chen spoke, "It seems the key reason the Purple Jade Demon Emperor was able to cultivate to the Nascent Soul Late Stage lies with this Purple Marrow Divine Fruit Tree."

"This is troubling. The Purple Jade Demon Emperor's strength is likely even greater than we anticipated."

Eldrin Chen uttered in sudden alarm, exchanging a glance with Lyra Jiang.

In their initial assessment, they had assumed the Purple Jade Demon Emperor would have cultivated at most one Great Divine Ability to the Great Vehicle realm. Now, with the presence of this Purple Marrow Divine Fruit Tree, it was probable the demon emperor had mastered at least two or three Great Vehicle Divine Ability.

Mastery of two or three Great Vehicle Divine Ability would mean the Purple Jade Demon Emperor's power, while perhaps not matching a Nascent Soul Great Perfection cultivator, would far surpass that of an ordinary Nascent Soul Late Stage being.

This realization struck them instantly. Eldrin Chen immediately stored the Purple Marrow Divine Fruit Tree within the Yin-Yang Void Realm and declared, "We return to Immortal Apricot Island at once."

Fearing Immortal Apricot Island might not withstand the coming threat, the pair departed immediately, hastening their flight back towards The Vast Sea.

To save precious time, they headed directly for the nearest Yvonne Nation, intending to use the Teleportation Formation at Violet Consort Mountain to relay their journey to Immortal Apricot Island.

They did not conceal their presence on this journey, arriving at Immortal Apricot Island after a mere few days of flight.

At Violet Consort Mountain, Yvonne the Violet Consort sat within the Grand Hall, her expression grave with concern. Your portal to cultivation novels: @udio-novel.com.

After a long moment, Spirit Consort, the Immortal Maiden entered and, looking at Yvonne the Violet Consort, said, "Sister."

"What is the situation?" inquired Yvonne the Violet Consort.

The Spirit Consort, the Immortal Maiden shook her head, a bitter smile on her lips. "That Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperor is being utterly shameless. He refuses to face us in a proper duel. Instead, he has sent word that if we go to reinforce Immortal Apricot Island, he will unleash slaughter across Yvonne Nation."

"That beast…"

Yvonne the Violet Consort's gaze turned icy. After a long pause, she said, "The Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperor is now a creature without a home. He has cast aside all face and honor, determined to entangle us both."

"Very well. I shall remain here to guard Yvonne Nation. You go to Immortal Apricot Island and lend them your strength."

"Sister…"

The Spirit Consort, the Immortal Maiden's expression shifted slightly. "It is not that I am unwilling," she said, unable to hold back. "But the forces currently at Immortal Apricot Island are simply no match for the Purple Jade Demon Emperor. My going there would be little more than a death sentence."

Yvonne the Violet Consort shook her head and sighed. "I know you have only recently broken through to the Nascent Soul [the stage where a cultivator forms their immortal soul foundation] realm. Facing a Nascent Soul Late Stage [the advanced phase of the Nascent Soul realm] opponent at Immortal Apricot Island carries uncertain risks."

"But you owe a debt of gratitude to the Chen Clan. This is the moment to repay it."

"But..."

Spirit Consort, the Immortal Maiden tried to speak again, but Yvonne the Violet Consort cut her off, saying, "Either you stay in Yvonne Nation to hold back the Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperor."

Hearing this, Spirit Consort, the Immortal Maiden fell silent once more. She had only recently achieved her breakthrough, possessed not a single Spiritual Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact], and was merely a Mortal Dao Nascent Soul [a cultivator who formed their Nascent Soul through a mortal-grade path, the weakest foundation]. How could she possibly withstand the Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperor, who already had one foot planted in the Nascent Soul, Mid Stage?

Seeing Spirit Consort, the Immortal Maiden's unease, Yvonne the Violet Consort spoke again. "I will lend you the Violet Cosmos Void-Traversing Mirror. If the situation truly becomes untenable, this mirror will be more than enough to ensure your safety."

"When the time comes, activate the mirror and escape with the few True Lord [a title for Golden Core stage cultivators] of the Chen Clan. That would be a fitting way to repay the debt you owe them."

Spirit Consort, the Immortal Maiden accepted the Violet Cosmos Void-Traversing Mirror, her initial delight quickly tinged with concern. "But without this mirror, what will you do?"

"Do not worry."

Yvonne the Violet Consort smiled, her confidence unwavering. "With my foundation as a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul [a cultivator who formed their Nascent Soul through the supreme Heavenly Dao path], even without a Spiritual Treasure in hand, a mere Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperor is nothing to be concerned about."

"*Screeee—*"

As they spoke, the clear, piercing cry of a sword [the sound of a spiritual sword being drawn or resonating] suddenly rang out.

Their expressions shifted subtly, and they swiftly emerged from the Grand Hall. Gazing towards the horizon of the Nine Heavens, they saw the Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperor fleeing in a state of utter, desperate panic, its features etched with unmistakable despair.

Pursuing close behind the Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperor was a figure clad in snow-white robes, striding through the void. A pair of Demon-Subduing Immortal Sword danced in his hands, weaving through the air and leaving behind faint, hairline fractures in the fabric of space itself with every pass.

"Aaaargh—!"

The Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperor let out a wretched scream, grievously wounded and sent hurtling backwards. It immediately sought to turn and flee for its life.

Yet, from another direction, Lyra Jiang had already deployed the Earth-Fortress Earth Origin Disk to secure the battlefield, sealing off its escape route. Thus, its only remaining path led straight towards Violet Consort Mountain.

Seeing this, Yvonne the Violet Consort offered a faint smile. With a graceful lift of her hand, she summoned forth the Violet Cosmos Void-Traversing Mirror. A profound spatial lock descended, solidifying the surrounding void. Official source: http://www . audio-novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

She ascended into the heavens with a single step, unleashing her Lifebound Grand Divine Ability, the Violet Cosmos Heaven-Severing Sword. With a resonant *shing!*, the divine sword shot towards the Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperor, striking a devastating blow in a single, flawless motion.

Spirit Consort, the Immortal Maiden reacted with equal swiftness, moving to block the remaining expanse of void and completely sealing the Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperor's final avenue of retreat.

Four Nascent Soul True Lord [powerful cultivators whose spiritual essence has coalesced into an infant soul] joined forces. Three among them possessed combat prowess rivaling the Nascent Soul, Mid Stage. Within the span of mere breaths, they had driven the Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperor into a corner with no way out.

After a dozen more exchanges, Lyra Jiang channeled her power into the Heaven's Ruin Immortal-Slaying Sword. The final, decisive slash fell, cleaving the Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperor asunder. She then collected its nascent Nascent Soul [the spiritual infant soul of a Nascent Soul cultivator, the core of their power and consciousness].

"At last, this vile creature is slain."

After slaying the Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperor, Yvonne the Violet Consort let out a sigh of relief.

She glanced at Eldrin Chen and could not help but speak with joy, "Your return is most timely. Had you been a few years later, I fear you would have lost The Vast Sea."

"To The Vast Sea first. We can speak on the way,"

Eldrin Chen declared, immediately boarding the Teleportation Formation on Violet Consort Mountain.

Violet Consort Mountain possessed a Teleportation Formation linked to Azure Lotus Continent. The four of them directly utilized the formation to arrive at Azure Lotus Continent, then journeyed onward to Immortal Apricot Island.

Upon reaching Immortal Apricot Island, Eldrin Chen felt a slight easing of tension. The island had not yet been completely overrun.

"You have finally returned."

The Old Patriarch had stationed someone by the Teleportation Formation. Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, he immediately escorted him to the Grand Hall.

Within the Grand Hall at that moment, besides several True Lord of the Chen Clan, three close allies—Zixu the Daoist, Ancestor Mo, and Freya Ji—had also gathered.

Eldrin Chen gave a nod to the assembled group, his gaze settling on Freya Ji as he inquired, "Could the Ji Clan [the prominent Ji family of cultivators] dispatch a Nascent Soul Late Stage [a cultivator at the peak of the Nascent Soul realm] expert to lend us their strength?"

"Not for the time being,"

Freya Ji shook her head, a note of helplessness in her voice. "My father is currently in secluded meditation, consolidating his cultivation base. He will not emerge lightly without a matter of grave importance. The Grand Elder and the others are primarily standing guard for him; they cannot be moved from their posts."

The others nodded in understanding. After a moment of contemplation, Lyra Jiang shared her speculations regarding their impending journey with the group.

Upon hearing her words, everyone's brows furrowed with concern. Yvonne the Violet Consort was the first to speak. "While the Crimson Serpent Demon Emperor and the Celestial Scorpion Demon Emperor are formidable, and the venom of the Hundred Venoms Celestial Scorpion [a celestial scorpion demon beast with a hundred deadly venoms] and the Crimson Blood Demon Serpent [a crimson serpent demon beast whose blood is highly toxic] is potent, with proper preparation, the danger they pose can be managed."

"However, if that Purple Jade Demon Emperor has truly consumed the Purple Marrow Divine Fruit [a divine fruit that purifies marrow and enhances one's foundation] on multiple occasions, its strength is likely to far exceed our expectations."

A slight tremor passed through the hearts of those present. A Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator was inherently powerful, yet the gulf in strength between individuals at the same realm could be vast indeed.

If that Violet Jade Heavenly Python [a heavenly python demon beast with a body like violet jade] had truly mastered two or three Great Vehicle Divine Ability [profound supernatural techniques of the highest order], its power would soar far beyond that of an ordinary Nascent Soul, 7th Tier [a cultivator at the seventh tier of the Nascent Soul realm] entity.

With this thought in mind, Freya Ji proposed, "With Lyra and Eldrin's Great Luo Nascent Soul [a peerless, perfected Nascent Soul foundation] holding the front line, and the combined efforts of myself, myself, and Kael—could the three of us withstand that Violet Jade Heavenly Python?"

"With five Nascent Soul, Mid Stage [Mid Stage Nascent Soul realm] combatants, we should be able to hold it. If the situation becomes truly dire, Lila still has the Frost Soul Jade Condensing Pagoda [a pagoda-shaped magical treasure that condenses frost and soul energy] in her possession."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement, yet after a moment of contemplation, he added, "However, a direct confrontation is not our only recourse. The superior strategy would be to make our adversaries recognize the futility of their endeavor and withdraw of their own accord." Original publication: audio-novel`com - The source of this chapter.