Chapter 590 : A Debt Between Allies

Having determined the final Yin-Yang Treasure Ginseng Pill's ownership, the two of them delivered the Yin-Yang Treasure Ginseng Pill to Violet Consort Mountain.

Yvonne the Violet Consort looked at the Yin-Yang Treasure Ginseng Pill in her hand and said with delight, "This Yin-Yang Treasure Ginseng Pill is indeed of great use to me. I was planning to accumulate more Heavenly Crystal [a highly refined and potent form of spiritual energy crystal] before purchasing one. I never expected you to refine it so swiftly."

"Unfortunately, I do not have enough Heavenly Crystal on hand at the moment. I shall owe you for now."

"There is no need for that," Eldrin Chen smiled and spoke calmly. "You aided us in this matter. Consider this item our token of gratitude."

"But..."

As Yvonne the Violet Consort was about to say more, Lyra Jiang interjected, "Between friends, such formalities are unnecessary. In the future, if the Earth Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated earth-attribute spiritual energy] beneath Violet Consort Mountain yields any Earthly Dao Essence [a rare spiritual essence embodying the profound principles of the Earth element], simply offer it to us first."

"Even without the Ji Clan's involvement, I would have done so regardless," Yvonne the Violet Consort replied.

Yvonne the Violet Consort chuckled, purposefully pouring tea for them both before asking, "Regarding Purple Jade Lake, have you initiated peace talks with them?"

"Not yet," Eldrin Chen shook his head, a slight furrow appearing between his brows. "We have been preoccupied with refining the Pill and consolidating the gains from the recent battle. We have not yet found the time to address that matter."

Hearing this, Yvonne the Violet Consort's expression grew slightly solemn. "Although the Purple Jade Demon Emperor suffered grievous wounds, it remains one of the most formidable Demon Emperor [a ruler among demonic beasts, possessing immense power]." This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio-novel-dot-com.

"Though he is now grievously wounded by us, he will likely recover a portion of his strength within Jiazi-time [one Jiazi-time equals sixty years]. Should he cast aside all decorum and directly assault the various Spirit Mountain [mountains imbued with spiritual energy] across your The Vast Sea [a vast expanse of ocean and islands], I fear you will find little peace."

Upon hearing this, both of them wore solemn expressions. Lyra Jiang nodded and said, "It seems a discussion is indeed necessary."

After departing from Violet Consort Mountain, Eldrin Chen glanced towards the direction of Purple Jade Lake [a demonic territory], a slight furrow appearing between his brows. "That Purple Jade Demon Emperor [a powerful demon ruler] is unlikely to let this matter rest. Reaching a peaceful accord will not be easy."

Lyra Jiang also frowned, a flash of icy resolve passing through her eyes.

With the Purple Jade Demon Emperor's power, recovering merely seventy or eighty percent of his combat prowess would be enough for him to rampage unchecked across the land.

Should he venture deep into The Vast Sea alone and act with impunity, even Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang would struggle to contain him. The entire The Vast Sea would then be plunged into endless calamity.

Such a supreme Demon Emperor [a ruler among demonkind]—even if Eldrin Chen mustered all his allies and even summoned Magnus the Virtuous for a joint assault—could likely only be severely wounded, not slain outright.

Dealing with such a troublesome and formidable foe would be no simple task.

With this thought, Lyra Jiang spoke, "We must negotiate peace with Purple Jade Lake. Otherwise, not only will the supply of Five Elements Essence [a refined spiritual essence containing the power of the five elements] for The Vast Sea be cut off, but all our other enterprises across the various continents will become unsustainable."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod of agreement. Over the years, the Chen Clan had been continuously expanding its network of shops to procure Five Elements Essence for Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang.

The Chen Clan's Horizon Pavilion and Sea's End Pavilion [a trading and intelligence outpost] have also expanded to the Heavenly Abode Continent and the Celestial Star Continent, and are even beginning to establish branches in other continents. The vast majority of the Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy] profits earned are used to purchase Five Elements Essence [a refined spiritual essence containing the power of the five elements].

If a continuous war with the Purple Jade Lake were to be waged, these enterprises would be unsustainable due to a lack of personnel. Consequently, Eldrin Chen would be forced to purchase Five Elements Essence [a refined spiritual essence containing the power of the five elements] at exorbitant prices from various Nascent Soul Immortal Clan [powerful clans led by cultivators at the Nascent Soul realm].

Purchasing Five Elements Essence [a refined spiritual essence containing the power of the five elements] from other Immortal Clan [powerful clans of cultivators] would not only be far more costly but would also make them overly dependent on others. In critical moments, they might not even be able to procure sufficient quantities.

Having considered this, Eldrin Chen declared, "I shall write one more letter to the Purple Jade Demon Emperor. If he truly intends to tear all pretense of civility asunder, then I will have no choice but to summon Maris the Sea Steader."

Maris the Sea Steader had entered into a treaty with the Chen Clan concerning the Enlightenment Tea [a rare spiritual tea that aids in meditation and comprehension], which meant he owed Eldrin Chen a minor favor.

However, securing his intervention would undoubtedly require a significant price. Eldrin Chen was reluctant to take this step unless it became absolutely necessary.

Upon returning to Spirit Lake Isle, Eldrin Chen immediately penned the letter. He then captured a Purple Mansion Demon [a demonic cultivator or beast at the Purple Mansion realm] and dispatched it to deliver the missive to Purple Jade Lake.

Within Purple Jade Lake, the Purple Jade Demon Emperor was secluded, healing his wounds, while the Crimson Serpent Demon Emperor was in the process of reconstructing his physical form. The letter was received by the Hundred Venoms Celestial Scorpion [a powerful demonic scorpion emperor].

The Celestial Scorpion Demon Emperor dared not delay upon receiving the letter. He promptly sought out the Purple Jade Demon Emperor and personally delivered the message into his hands.

"Peace talks? He seeks to negotiate with His Majesty *now*?"

After reading the letter, the Purple Jade Demon Emperor [a powerful demonic ruler whose form is akin to living jade] flew into a rage and tore it to shreds.

The Celestial Scorpion Demon Emperor [a demon emperor with the traits of a celestial scorpion] paled slightly, hesitated for a moment, then spoke: "Brother, your wounds are not yet healed, and the Abyssal Daoist [a title for Eldrin Chen, referencing his connection to the abyss] has superior numbers. Even if we fight, I fear we would gain little advantage."

"If you were to suffer grievous injury again in the clash, I fear the path of your Dao [the fundamental principle or path in cultivation] itself could be severed."

Upon hearing this, the Purple Jade Demon Emperor's expression turned frosty. After a long silence, he finally said, "My enmity with Eldrin, the Abyss [Eldrin Chen, whose title references the abyssal realm] is irreconcilable, a hatred that burns to flay his sinews and strip his bones. There is no possibility of settlement."

"Brother, heed my counsel!"

Seeing the Purple Jade Demon Emperor remain implacable, the Celestial Scorpion Demon Emperor could not help but press on: "Today's defeat was not our fault, but merely a matter of their overwhelming force." For the best reading experience, visit audio-novel[dot]com.

"Now, the enemy outnumbers us. Rather than fighting on to mutual ruin, we should plan carefully. Only then can we properly avenge this day in the future."

The Purple Jade Demon Emperor frowned at these words and fell into heavy silence.

Seizing the moment, the Hundred Venoms Celestial Scorpion [another title for the Celestial Scorpion Demon Emperor, emphasizing its myriad poisons] pressed his advantage: "The Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a periodic, world-shaking calamity involving demonic incursions] has but two hundred years remaining. If we simply wait for its conclusion, many of them will likely perish in the cataclysm's fires."

"In this time, we can rally the surrounding Demonic Tribe [tribes or factions of demonic beings] and nurture new Nascent Soul Demon Emperor [demon emperors who have reached the Nascent Soul stage of cultivation]. Once the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm ends, we can let that Abyssal Daoist taste the bitterness of being overwhelmed by superior numbers."

The Purple Jade Demon Emperor [a powerful demonic ruler of jade-like form] lingered in place for a moment, then finally nodded and said, "I have heard that the couple Eldrin, the Abyss [the Abyssal Emperor Eldrin and his consort] are on very close terms with the Ji Clan, and the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor [a mighty flood dragon demon sovereign] had his physical body destroyed by Dorian Ji. That is no small grudge."

"The enemy of my enemy is a friend. Go to Azure Wave Lake [a vast demonic lake domain] and tell them this: if they are willing to annihilate the Chen Clan, then this Emperor is willing to serve before the True Dragon Demon Progenitor [the progenitor of all true dragon-kind], to work alongside him in leveling the Ji Immortal Clan."

Not long after, within Azure Wave Lake, the avatar of the Golden Flood Dragon Demon Emperor watched as the Hundred Venoms Celestial Scorpion [a celestial scorpion demon lord of a hundred poisons] departed, a cold, sharp glint flashing in his gaze.

After the Hundred Venoms Celestial Scorpion had left, he entered the Seclusion Chamber [a chamber for deep meditation and recovery] of the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor and relayed the situation to him.

The Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor remained silent for a long while after listening, then sneered coldly, "I have not yet transformed into a True Dragon [the ultimate form and pinnacle of dragon-kind], yet that Purple Jade Demon Emperor already addresses me with the honorific of True Dragon Demon Progenitor."

"That demon appears to be submitting, yet in truth, his heart remains lofty and proud, believing himself to possess the bearing of a Demon Progenitor."

The Golden Flood Dragon Demon Emperor also nodded, his gaze filled with derision. "That Purple Jade Demon Emperor keeps proclaiming he wishes to honor you, Father, as his master, to join you in overthrowing the Ji Clan, yet his scheme is to have us exterminate the Chen Clan. It is truly a flight of fancy."

Upon hearing this, the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor fell silent for a beat, then shook his head. "The Chen Clan are indeed allies of the Ji Clan. If I possessed the strength, it would be prudent to prune them away." Immerse yourself in the complete world at www . audio-novel.com.