Chapter 582 : Legacy of Poison and Immortal Blades

However, this Tribulation Crossing Flower [a legendary flower that can aid cultivators in transcending heavenly tribulations] would require another five hundred years to fully mature. Eldrin Chen carefully stored it away, intending to transplant it to the Fifth Rank Spiritual Vein [a powerful ley line of spiritual energy] within the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Great Wasteland.

As for the two Myriad Poison Fruit [a supreme spiritual fruit capable of neutralizing myriad poisons], they were Spirit Herb [a plant imbued with potent spiritual energy] meticulously cultivated by the Crimson Serpent Demon Emperor and the Celestial Scorpion Demon Emperor. This fruit was a supreme treasure for detoxification; legend held that consuming it could neutralize ten thousand poisons and greatly enhance a cultivator's resistance to toxins.

Gazing at the Myriad Poison Fruit, Eldrin Chen could not help but remark, "It is said that in the Southern Domain, there exists a demonic cultivator at the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core realm] realm, known as the Five Poisons Patriarch, who wields a set of swords called the Five Poisons Immortal-Slaying Sword."

"Those Five Poisons Immortal-Slaying Sword were forged from five supremely venomous creatures: the Six-Winged Heavenly Centipede, the Crimson Blood Demon Snake, the Soul-Devouring Demon Spider, the Hundred-Poison Celestial Scorpion, and the Heaven-Swallowing Toad."

"It is said each of the five Immortal Sword [a sword of immortal grade] is a Sixth Rank Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a supreme-grade magical artifact]. When combined, their power is said to be peerless under heaven; even a Path Lord [a master of a cultivation path] at the peak of the Primordial Spirit realm would not dare to be tainted by their poison lightly."

At this point, his brow furrowed slightly. "They say that aside from a true Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality], only an antidote pill refined from a collection of all five types of Myriad Poison Fruit might have a chance of countering the venom of the Five Poisons Immortal-Slaying Sword."

"The Five Poisons Immortal-Slaying Sword," he murmured.

Exquisite Jiang pondered for a long moment before nodding in agreement. "The Five Poisons Immortal-Slaying Sword's fame shakes the world; it ranks among the top three demonic magical treasure [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators] in this realm. We may yet face it in the future. These Myriad Poison Fruit must be preserved with great care."

After storing the two Myriad Poison Fruit, Eldrin Chen spoke again. "It seems the true forms of the Crimson Serpent Demon Emperor and the Celestial Scorpion Demon Emperor are the legendary Crimson Blood Demon Snake and Hundred-Poison Celestial Scorpion, respectively."

"We must inform Kael and the others. They must not underestimate these two Demon Emperor [rulers of demon tribes]." Join our community of readers at site: audio-novel.com.

Exquisite Jiang also revealed a grave expression, swiftly releasing a Communication Talisman [a magical slip used for instant long-distance messaging] to relay the information back.

Both the Crimson Blood Demon Snake and the Hundred-Poison Celestial Scorpion were among the deadliest poisons under heaven; even a Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator whose spiritual core has ascended to a higher, more profound state] would not dare to be tainted by them lightly. Naturally, they needed to proceed with utmost caution.

After sending the message, Eldrin Chen felt a slight easing of his mental tension and spoke, "Both the Crimson Serpent-Slaying Immortal Sword and the Celestial Scorpion-Slaying Immortal Sword possess Extraordinary power. If we ever get the chance to slay these two Demon Emperor [rulers of demonic legions], we must not let the opportunity slip away."

The two of them spoke no more and continued flying towards Violet Jade Island. In merely three days, they arrived at the island's periphery.

After observing for a moment, Eldrin Chen let out a sigh of relief and said, "The Formation [a complex array that channels energy for defense or attack] protecting Violet Jade Island is only of the Fifth Rank Low-Grade tier. However, bolstered by the Formation, it should be sufficient to withstand an Infant Soul Late Stage [the advanced phase of the Infant Soul cultivation realm] cultivator."

"Fortunately, there is currently no Infant Soul Demon Emperor [a Demon Emperor at the Infant Soul cultivation stage] stationed here. The Demon King [powerful demonic rulers below the rank of Emperor] on the island cannot unleash the Formation's full might. If we join forces and attack with all our strength, we should be able to breach it."

"Then let us act immediately."

As she spoke, Exquisite Jiang immediately summoned her Heavenly Ruins Immortal-Slaying Sword, the Six Harmonies and Eight Desolations Cauldron [a mighty cauldron embodying cosmic harmonies and desolation], her Second Primordial Embryo [a powerful spiritual avatar], and the Cultivable Earth Kun Origin Disk [a treasure disk harnessing the nurturing power of the earth] to press down upon the island's defenses.

The Formation on this island was formidable. Had an Infant Soul Cultivator been manning it, it could theoretically have held against an Infant Soul Late Stage cultivator until its spiritual energy was depleted.

Unfortunately, with no Demon Emperor present to anchor its power, the formation's radiance immediately began to flicker wildly under Exquisite Jiang's assault, its potency greatly diminished.

"Clang—"

In that instant, Eldrin Chen also made his move. The Celestial Abyss Twin Swords behind him soared into the heavens, and in a flash, the twin swords merged into one, transforming into a dazzling sword energy [a concentrated blade of spiritual power] that cleaved down from the sky. Its might was no less than a full-force strike from a cultivator at the Infant Soul Late Stage.

The Demon Emperor on the island was caught off guard. The Demon King responsible for maintaining the Formation [a structured arrangement of energy for defense or attack] had no time to gather his true power before he was instantly overwhelmed by a torrent of backlash. He died on the spot, blood streaming from all seven orifices.

"Boom—"

With a deafening explosion, the Formation over Violet Jade Lake was shattered. A black-and-gold ancient cauldron was sent flying through the air.

Eldrin Chen swept the black-gold cauldron into his grasp and sneered, "The Demon Race's Hundred Crafts of Cultivation [a broad term for demonic crafting techniques] are far too crude. To use a mere Medium-Grade Spiritual Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact] to set up a Fifth Rank Low-Grade Mountain Protection Formation is a true waste of a treasure."

"Though demonic flesh is Extraordinary, they are blind to the workings of Heaven's Mandate. How can they compare to our Human Race, born with the Path Form [a human body constitution considered ideal for comprehending the Dao], the most suitable vessel for enlightenment?"

As Exquisite Jiang swung her sword, cutting down the Demon Race on Violet Jade Island, she also cast a glance at the black-gold cauldron in Eldrin Chen's hand.

This cauldron was named the Flood Dragon Black Gold Cauldron. Forged from the scales of a flood dragon [a powerful serpentine water demon] and Fifth Rank Treasure Metal [a rare, high-grade spiritual metal], it was a Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasure [a top-tier artifact effective against demons], capable of both offense and defense.

It was said this treasure was once an ancient heirloom of the Vast Sea Chen Clan, refined by the Chen Immortal Clan long ago after slaying a black Flood Dragon Demon Emperor.

Legends whisper that the Demon Emperor is a direct descendant of the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor, and that the fall of the Chen Clan is somehow connected to this lineage. The truth of this remains shrouded in mystery.

After the Vast Sea Chen Clan was destroyed, many of its treasures fell into the hands of demons and monsters. Among them was the Flood Dragon Black Gold Cauldron, which ended up in the possession of the Violet Jade Demon Emperor. Now that it has returned to Eldrin Chen, it can truly be said that a lost heirloom has found its way home.

Having secured the Flood Dragon Black Gold Cauldron, Eldrin Chen wasted no time in scouring the island for valuables. He swiftly picked Violet Jade Island clean, leaving little behind.

The treasures on Violet Jade Island far surpassed those found on Serpent-Scorpion Island. After a thorough inventory, the pair discovered they had acquired two pieces of Five Veins Precious Jade, one piece of Fifth Rank Treasure Metal, five Fifth Rank Spirit Herb [rare plants imbued with potent spiritual energy], and two strands of Earth Mother Energy [a pure, nurturing spiritual essence drawn from the earth's core].

Among the five Fifth Rank Spirit Herb were two Tribulation Crossing Flower [a legendary herb said to aid cultivators in surviving heavenly tribulations]. One of these flowers was fully mature and ready for use, while the other would require another three centuries to reach its full potency.

As he stored these precious finds, Eldrin Chen remarked with a wry smile, "The bloody sacrifices made on the front lines pale in comparison to the spoils of a single raid. I imagine the Violet Jade Demon Emperor will be spitting blood with rage when he finds out." This novel is serialized on audio-novel dot com. Visit for updates.

Exquisite Jiang offered a noncommittal smile and tugged at Eldrin Chen's sleeve. "Come with me," she said. "I believe I've found something truly special."

"Oh?"

His interest piqued, Eldrin Chen followed her deep into the Hinter Peaks, to a Forbidden Land veiled by thick, swirling mists.

Passing through the layered fog, Eldrin Chen finally beheld the scene within. There, in the heart of the mist, stood an ancient violet tree, its form radiating with a brilliant, divine luminescence.

The ancient tree was suffused with a deep violet hue, radiating a soft purple luminescence. Upon its branches hung clusters of peculiar, violet-hued divine fruits.

"A Worldly Spiritual Root—the Purple Marrow Divine Fruit Tree [a legendary spiritual tree bearing fruits that enhance comprehension]," Eldrin Chen exclaimed, recognizing the origin of this fruit tree at first glance.

Eldrin Chen gasped in astonishment, instantly recognizing the provenance of the fruit tree before him.

The Purple Marrow Divine Fruit Tree [a legendary spiritual tree bearing fruits that enhance comprehension] is an exceedingly rare treasure. This tree blooms once every three hundred years, bears fruit over the next three hundred, and requires another three hundred years for the fruit to fully ripen.

The Purple Marrow Divine Fruit [a fruit that greatly enhances a cultivator's comprehension and can induce a state of enlightenment] that grows upon maturity is a rarity in this world. Consuming this fruit can vastly increase a cultivator's comprehension, aiding them in entering a state of sudden enlightenment [a profound, fleeting state of heightened understanding].

However, the Purple Marrow Divine Fruit [a fruit that greatly enhances a cultivator's comprehension and can induce a state of enlightenment] has its limitations. An Infant Soul True Lord [a cultivator who has formed their Primordial Infant, a core of spiritual essence] can only consume one fruit per millennium; consuming more yields little additional benefit.

Furthermore, the Purple Marrow Divine Fruit Tree [a legendary spiritual tree bearing fruits that enhance comprehension] matures only once every thousand years. This particular tree, at the Fifth Rank Mid-Grade [a specific tier of power and rarity for spiritual objects] level, can only produce six Purple Marrow Divine Fruit [fruits that greatly enhance a cultivator's comprehension and can induce a state of enlightenment] per cycle.

Even so, these Purple Marrow Divine Fruit [fruits that greatly enhance a cultivator's comprehension and can induce a state of enlightenment] are enough to make cultivators across the land covet them. Opportunities for sudden enlightenment are exceedingly rare; many Infant Soul True Lord [cultivators who have formed their Primordial Infant, a core of spiritual essence], having lived for thousands of years, often experience only one or two such moments in their entire lifetimes.

Each instance of sudden enlightenment represents a monumental gain for an Infant Soul Cultivator [a cultivator who has formed their Primordial Infant, a core of spiritual essence]. Every additional enlightenment signifies that the Infant Soul True Lord [a cultivator who has formed their Primordial Infant, a core of spiritual essence] will become several degrees more powerful.

With this Purple Marrow Divine Fruit Tree [a legendary spiritual tree bearing fruits that enhance comprehension], the cultivators of the Chen Clan would grow even more formidable in the years to come. Access the full story on audio-novel dot com.