Chapter 597 : Clash of Treasures and Titans

Seeing Eldrin Chen lay bare his final reserves, the others naturally held nothing back. Violet Consort Yan and the rest continuously unleashed their treasured spirit talismans and divine thunderbolts. Ethereal Mistress Ling even brought out a Fifth Rank High-Grade spirit talisman [a powerful enchanted scroll] she had preserved from her past life and blasted it downwards.

"Damnation!"

The three Infant Soul [the stage where a cultivator's nascent soul is formed] old demons within Black Fiend Demon Ridge witnessed this and frantically channeled their Demonic Treasure [an enchanted artifact forged with demonic energy] and Divine Ability [a supernatural power cultivated to a divine level] to block the assault.

The Black Fiend Patriarch not only activated his lifebound Demonic Treasure, the Black Fiend Demonic Banner, but also summoned a second lifebound Demonic Treasure—the 'Black Fiend Mountain-Cleaving Axe'—to parry the blows.

Yet even this was insufficient. He produced a third Demonic Treasure, a majestic ancient furnace of crimson and scarlet.

This treasure was named the Crimson Phoenix Furnace, said to be forged from the bones of a phoenix demon that had reached the Great Perfection of Infant Soul [the pinnacle of the Infant Soul realm]. Its defensive power was considered peerless in the world.

The Crimson Phoenix Furnace was once the Clan-Suppressing Supreme Treasure [a supreme artifact used to protect and establish a clan's legacy] of a top-tier Infant Soul Immortal Clan. After that Immortal Clan [a clan of cultivators] declined, the treasure fell into the hands of the Black Fiend Patriarch and was refined into a Demonic Treasure.

After deploying three Superior Grade Demonic Treasure [a high-quality demonic artifact] in succession, the Black Fiend Patriarch finally managed to hold off the combined onslaught, creating a stalemate that proved difficult for the allies to break through immediately.

Just as the battle threatened to bog down into a protracted struggle, Vast Righteousness True Lord made his move once more. This time, he did not channel his Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a spiritual artifact bound to one's very soul]. Instead, with a mere flick of his sleeve, he released a single golden spirit talisman.

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In a single Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time from Buddhist cosmology, less than a second], that golden spiritual talisman transformed into a peerlessly dazzling sword radiance. It descended like a sun falling to earth, coalescing into a single Immortal Sword strike, or perhaps like a Golden Crow [a mythical solar bird] swooping down in a horizontal assault from the Nine Heavens [the highest celestial realm].

"Golden Crow Transforms into Sword Talisman."

The moment he saw this talisman, Black Fiend Patriarch's expression drastically changed. He immediately channeled all his cultivation power to defend.

The Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural technique] inscribed upon this Golden Crow Transforms into Sword Talisman was named 'Golden Crow Transforms into Sword, Slaying Divinity Technique'. This Divine Ability was a true Primordial Solar Divine Ability [a divine technique of the primordial sun], a world-shaking, peerless Divine Ability renowned throughout the land.

Furthermore, this 'Golden Crow Transforms into Sword, Slaying Divinity Technique' was a secret art of the Lin Clan, a sacred land of the Human Race within the Eastern Region Great Wasteland. It was one of the Innate Divine Ability [a divine ability one is born with or awakens] cultivated by the Lin Clan Patriarch, Heaven Abandoned Lin.

Although this talisman before them was only at the Quasi-Sixth Rank level, the power it unleashed was enough to shake heaven and earth, even barely touching upon thirty percent of the might of the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the primordial spirit, a high cultivation stage].

Such overwhelming heavenly might was simply impossible to block. With a sharp *clang*, it completely shattered the protective miasma of the Black Fiend Demon Ridge.

Instantly, countless Demonic Cultivator [cultivators who follow demonic or unorthodox paths] suffered backlash and perished on the spot. Even Black Fiend Patriarch coughed up blood from the corner of his mouth, clearly sustaining significant internal injuries.

"BOOM—"

A deafening explosion followed. Seizing the opportunity, Eternal Profound Chen gathered the true power of the Myriad Immortals Demon-Subduing Grand Formation. The force he mobilized was nearly comparable to a half-step Primordial Spirit Great Power. With a single press of his hand, he suppressed downwards, utterly crushing the Demonic Fiendish Energy [malevolent energy cultivated by demonic beings] of the Black Fiend Demon Ridge.

Having suffered such a blow, the Demonic Spring [a malevolent spiritual spring] had already suffered a backlash and would likely be unable to maintain its mountain-protecting miasma for a short time.

Seeing the Demonic Fiendish Energy [a concentrated form of demonic and malevolent energy] shattered, Eldrin Chen immediately unleashed the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords in a sweeping horizontal strike. "The Demonic Spring will recover in just three hours," he declared. "Let us act swiftly together."

The twelve True Lord [a high-level cultivator title] attacked in unison, instantly surrounding the three Demonic Path [a cultivation method aligned with demonic forces] True Lord.

Vast Righteousness True Lord summoned the 'Vast Righteousness Suppresses Demons Pagoda' above his head, backed by the 'Vast Righteousness Subdues Demons Ancient Scroll', and gripped the Vast Righteousness Heaven Sword. He confronted the Black Fiend Patriarch, leaving the demonic patriarch with no path for escape.

Besides the Black Fiend Patriarch, the Black Fiend Demon Ridge [a mountain range infested with demonic cultivators] was home to two other Demonic Path True Lord. Both were women of striking beauty.

One possessed a fiery, alluring figure, while the other bore a delicate, pitiable countenance. If one ignored the malevolent aura clinging to them, they could easily be mistaken for elegant female cultivators.

However, Eldrin Chen knew their true identities well. They were both disciples of the Black Fiend Old Demon, as well as his cultivation furnaces and concubines.

Most Demonic Cultivator [practitioners of demonic cultivation arts] were exceptionally cruel and ruthless, and an entity like the Black Fiend Old Demon was the epitome of such heartlessness.

Over thousands of years, this demon had taken over a thousand disciples. Most of these unfortunate souls were refined by the Black Fiend Old Demon into cruel Demonic Treasure [magical artifacts powered by demonic or sacrificial means].

A rare few among the Demonic Cultivator managed to advance to the True Lord realm. Yet, to prevent these powerful disciples from challenging his authority, the male cultivators among them were mostly refined by the Black Fiend Old Demon into demonic puppets.

The female cultivators fared slightly better; after advancing to the True Lord realm, they became dual cultivation furnaces for the Black Fiend Old Demon. However, most were drained to death during his cultivation sessions. Only these two before him, having won his favor, managed to survive.

In truth, the baleful aura of Black Fiend Demon Ridge was no weaker than that of a Fifth Rank High-Grade Spiritual Vein. In principle, it could support the cultivation of over a dozen Infant Soul cultivators. Yet, currently, it sustained only three Demonic Path True Lord. This starkly revealed the ruthless nature of the Black Fiend Old Demon.

Now, facing a life-or-death crisis under the siege of over a dozen Human Race True Lord, the two women looked at the Black Fiend Old Demon with utter terror. "Husband, save us!" they pleaded.

"Hmph, useless things," the Black Fiend Old Demon sneered coldly.

Yet, he understood that if these two perished, he would likely be unable to withstand the combined assault of the besieging cultivators.

With this thought, he flicked his sleeve and produced a pitch-black demonic jar, hurling it directly at the crowd. Experience the full epic at audio~novel.com.

The jar flew into their midst, inverted itself mid-air, and unleashed five sinister black demonic entities. Astonishingly, each one possessed cultivation at the Infant Soul level.

"Beware! It's the Five Demons of the White Bone Jar [a vile magical treasure that seals and commands five powerful demonic spirits]!" someone shouted in alarm.

The moment Eldrin Chen saw the five demonic entities, his expression turned grave.

The Five Demons of the White Bone Jar was an artifact of unparalleled cruelty. To forge it, the Black Fiend Old Demon had spent over three thousand years, meticulously cultivating five Demonic Path Infant Soul cultivators, only to sacrifice them to become the jar's eternal prisoners.

Whenever a disciple broke through to the Infant Soul [the stage where a cultivator's nascent soul is formed] realm, Desiccated Bone Old Demon would strip their sinews and skin, using their bones to forge the jar's body and their flesh, blood, and Infant Soul to refine the demonic heads.

Once this treasure was completed, each demonic head possessed spiritual power comparable to an Infant Soul Mid Stage [the middle phase of the Infant Soul realm] cultivator. Although these heads lacked Fifth Rank Demonic Treasure [a powerful grade of enchanted demonic artifact] in their grasp and their Divine Ability [supernatural techniques born from profound cultivation] were not particularly outstanding, they could still unleash combat prowess on par with an Infant Soul Early Stage [the initial phase of the Infant Soul realm] expert.

It could be said that the power of this single Five Demons of the White Bone Jar alone was sufficient to rank it as a Superior Grade Demonic Treasure [a top-tier category of demonic artifact]. It was truly a sinister and bizarre Demonic Treasure [an artifact forged through demonic arts].

Exquisite Jiang also furrowed her brow, her expression grave as she declared, "Let us attack together and slay these demonic heads."

As she spoke, she charged forward directly, engaging one of the female Demonic Cultivator [practitioners of unorthodox, often malevolent, cultivation arts] alone. The rest of the group joined the assault, aiming to swiftly eliminate the five demonic heads.

Eldrin Chen surged towards an Infant Soul demonic head. With the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords [a pair of legendary spirit swords] weaving a deadly dance through the air, he forced the Infant Soul demonic head into a desperate retreat within mere exchanges.

"Cleave!"

After a dozen or so clashes, Eldrin Chen channeled his power, causing the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords to merge with a resonant *clang*. In a flash of light, one of the Infant Soul demonic heads was cleaved apart and dissipated into the void.

"How can he be this powerful?"

Witnessing Eldrin Chen's overwhelming dominance, Black Fiend Patriarch could not help but pale, his expression shifting abruptly. The combat prowess Eldrin Chen was now displaying was potent enough to pose a genuine threat to him.

"This man must not be allowed to live!"

With murderous intent surging in his heart, Black Fiend Patriarch decisively unleashed his Infant Soul Essence [the nascent spiritual core of a cultivator at the Infant Soul stage]. He forcefully commanded several Demonic Treasure [enchanted artifacts infused with demonic power] to block Vast Righteousness True Lord, then summoned a black scroll painting to suppress Eldrin Chen.

The painting depicted numerous lifelike human figures, their number astonishingly reaching over one hundred. Visit audio-novel-dot-com to enjoy the complete series.