Chapter 583 : The Demon Emperor's Hidden Power

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

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

Eldrin Chen exclaimed in sudden shock, exchanging a glance with Exquisite Jiang.

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

If he commanded two or three Great Vehicle Divine Ability, the Violet Jade Demon Emperor's power, while perhaps not matching a true Great Perfection of Infant Soul cultivator, would undoubtedly far surpass that of an ordinary Infant Soul Late Stage expert.

This realization solidified in an instant. Eldrin Chen immediately stored the Purple Marrow Divine Fruit Tree away with the Polarity Void Mirror and declared, "We return to Immortal Apricot Island at once."

Fearing Immortal Apricot Island might not hold, the two set off immediately, hastening their flight back towards the Vast Sea.

To save time, they headed directly for the nearest Feast Kingdom, 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 leg of the journey, reaching Violet Consort Mountain in a mere few days.

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Within the Great Hall of Violet Consort Mountain, Violet Consort Yan sat with a grave and solemn expression.

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

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

The Immortal Maiden Spirit Consort shook her head, a bitter smile on her lips. "That Golden Rhino Demon Emperor is being utterly shameless. He refuses to face us in a proper duel. Instead, he has declared that if we dare to go and reinforce Immortal Apricot Island, he will unleash a massacre within the Feast Kingdom."

"That beast..."

Violet Consort Yan's gaze turned icy. After a long pause, she said, "The Golden Rhino 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 will remain here to guard the Feast Kingdom. You must go to Immortal Apricot Island and lend them your strength."

"Sister..."

The Immortal Maiden Spirit Consort's expression shifted slightly, and she could not help but voice her concern. "It is not that I am unwilling to go. But the forces currently on Immortal Apricot Island are simply no match for the Violet Jade Demon Emperor. My going there would be little more than a death sentence."

Violet Consort Yan shook her head and sighed. "I know you have only recently broken through to the Infant Soul realm [the stage where a cultivator's nascent soul is formed]. To face a foe at the Infant Soul Late Stage on Immortal Apricot Island... the path ahead is indeed uncertain."

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

"But..."

Immortal Maiden Spirit Consort [a powerful female immortal] tried to speak again, but Violet Consort Yan [a formidable cultivator] cut her off, saying, "Either you stay in the Feast Kingdom and hold back the Golden Rhino Demon Emperor [a powerful demonic ruler], or you come with me."

Hearing this, Immortal Maiden Spirit Consort fell silent once more. She had only recently achieved her breakthrough and possessed not a single Spiritual Treasure [an enchanted artifact of great power]. Furthermore, as a cultivator of the Mortal Path Infant Soul [a foundational cultivation method], how could she possibly withstand the Golden Rhino Demon Emperor, who already had one foot planted in the Infant Soul Mid Stage [the middle stage of the Infant Soul realm]?

Seeing Immortal Maiden Spirit Consort's unease, Violet Consort Yan spoke again, "I will lend you the Violet Cosmos Void Escape Mirror [a mystical mirror capable of spatial escape]. If the situation truly becomes untenable, this mirror will be sufficient to ensure your safety."

"When the time comes, activate this mirror and escape with the several True Lord [cultivators at the True Lord realm] of the Chen Clan. That will count as repaying their kindness."

Immortal Maiden Spirit Consort accepted the Violet Cosmos Void Escape Mirror. A flicker of joy crossed her face, quickly followed by concern. "But without this mirror, what will you do?" she asked.

"Do not worry."

Violet Consort Yan smiled, her confidence unwavering. "With my foundation in the Heavenly Path Infant Soul [a superior cultivation path], even without a Spiritual Treasure in hand, a mere Golden Rhino Demon Emperor is nothing to be concerned about."

"*Clang!*"

As they were speaking, a clear cry of a sword rang out.

Their expressions shifted slightly, and they hurriedly stepped out of the Great Hall. Looking toward the edge of the Nine Heavens, they saw the Golden Rhino Demon Emperor fleeing in a frantic, utterly disheveled manner, its face etched with a look of utter despair.

Behind the Golden Rhino Demon Emperor, a figure clad in snow-white robes strode through the air in pursuit. A pair of Demon-Slaying Immortal Sword danced in its wake, their passage leaving faint, hairline cracks upon the fabric of the void itself.

"Aaaargh—!"

The Golden Rhino Demon Emperor let out a wretched scream, grievously wounded and sent tumbling through the air. It desperately tried to turn and flee for its life.

Yet, from another direction, Exquisite Jiang had already deployed the Cultivable Earth Kun Origin Disk to secure the battlefield, sealing off its escape route. Thus, the demon emperor had no choice but to flee toward Violet Consort Mountain. Access the full story on audio-novel dot com.

Seeing this, Violet Consort Yan offered a faint smile. With a graceful lift of her hand, she summoned the Violet Cosmos Void Escape Mirror [a mystical mirror that seals spatial pathways], completely locking down the surrounding space.

She ascended into the heavens with a single step, unleashing her Innate Great God Ability [a supreme innate divine technique]—the Violet Cosmos Heaven-Slaying Sword. With a resonant *clang!*, the technique shot forth, aimed directly at the Golden Rhino Demon Emperor. A single strike inflicted a devastating wound upon the beast.

Immortal Maiden Spirit Consort reacted with equal swiftness, moving to block the remaining avenue of escape through the void, thereby sealing the Golden Rhino Demon Emperor's fate completely.

Four Infant Soul True Lord [powerful cultivators at the Infant Soul stage] had joined forces. Three among them possessed combat power rivaling the Infant Soul Mid Stage. Within the span of a few breaths, they had driven the Golden Rhino Demon Emperor into a corner with no way out.

After more than a dozen exchanges, Exquisite Jiang channeled her spiritual energy into the Heavenly Ruins Immortal-Slaying Sword and delivered a final, cleaving strike, utterly vanquishing the Golden Rhino Demon Emperor. She then collected its Infant Soul [the nascent spiritual core of a cultivator who has reached the Infant Soul stage].

"Finally, we have slain this vile creature."

With the Golden Rhino Demon Emperor slain, Violet Consort Yan let out a sigh of relief.

She glanced at Eldrin Chen, unable to suppress her joy as she spoke, "Your return is most timely. Had you been delayed a few more years, I fear the Vast Sea would have been lost to us."

"Let us proceed to the Vast Sea immediately. We can discuss the details on the way."

Eldrin Chen declared, immediately boarding the Teleportation Formation [a mystical array for instantaneous travel over vast distances] located at Violet Consort Mountain.

Violet Consort Mountain possessed a Teleportation Formation linked directly to Verdant Lotus Isle. The four of them utilized the formation to arrive instantly at Verdant Lotus Isle, then traveled onward to Immortal Apricot Island.

Upon reaching Immortal Apricot Island, Eldrin Chen allowed himself a moment of relief. The island's defenses had not yet been completely breached.

"You have finally returned."

The Old Patriarch had stationed guards before the Teleportation Formation. Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, he immediately ushered him into the Great Hall.

Within the Great Hall at this moment, aside from the several True Lords of the Chen Clan, three close allies—Path Master Unreal, Patriarch Mo-ink, and Freya Ji—had also gathered.

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod to the assembled group, then turned his gaze towards Freya Ji. "Can the Ji Clan spare an Infant Soul Late Stage [the penultimate major stage of the Infant Soul cultivation realm] cultivator to lend us their strength?" he inquired.

"Not for the time being,"

Freya Ji shook her head, a trace of helplessness in her tone. "My father is currently in secluded meditation, consolidating his cultivation base. He will not emerge lightly without a matter of great importance. The Grand Elder and the others are primarily standing guard for him; none can be moved from their posts."

The others nodded in understanding. After a moment of contemplation, Exquisite Jiang shared her speculations regarding the upcoming expedition to Violet Jade Lake with everyone present.

Upon hearing this, frowns creased the brows of all present. Violet Consort Yan 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-Poison Celestial Scorpion and the Crimson Blood Demon Snake is potent, with proper preparation, the danger they pose should be manageable."

"However, if the Violet Jade Demon Emperor has truly consumed the Purple Marrow Divine Fruit [a legendary fruit said to greatly enhance one's spiritual foundation and power] multiple times, its strength will likely far exceed our initial estimates."

Her words sent a slight tremor through the hearts of the listeners. An Infant Soul Late Stage cultivator was inherently powerful, yet the gap between individuals at the same stage could be vast indeed.

If that Violet Jade Heavenly Python had truly mastered two or three Great Vehicle Divine Abilities [profound and powerful supernatural techniques], its combat prowess would far surpass that of an ordinary Infant Soul 7th Tier [the seventh minor tier within the Infant Soul realm] entity.

With this thought in mind, Freya Ji proposed, "With the Great Encompassing Infant Soul [a special, more potent state within the Infant Soul realm] cultivation bases of Exquisite and Eldrin holding the front line together, supported by the combined efforts of myself, Violet Consort, and Kael, could we withstand that Violet Jade Heavenly Python?"

"Five combatants at the Infant Soul Mid Stage level should be enough to hold the line. If not, Lila still has the Frost Soul Jade-Condensing Pagoda in her possession."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. After calculating their combined strength, a smile of satisfaction finally graced his features.

The true value of forging broad alliances was now laid bare. Had they not nurtured several Infant Soul cultivators within the Chen Clan, had they not had the steadfast aid of friends like Freya Ji and Unreal, he and his wife would likely have been forced to abandon Vast Sea long ago.

His heart buoyed by this thought, he pondered for a moment before speaking again. "Yet, a direct confrontation is not our only path. The superior strategy would be to make our adversaries recognize the futility of their challenge and retreat of their own accord." Find thousands of chapters at audio~novel.com.