Chapter 626 : Alliance of the Nascent Souls

Departing from the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire, Eldrin Chen piloted the Crimson Flood Dragon War Junk towards the Nine Rivers Continent.

For this journey, the high-ranking cultivators of the Chen Clan had almost all been mobilized. Every single Nascent Soul True Lord of the clan had set out, and even the guest elder Daoyi Qiu had joined them. Only Lyra Jiang's Second Primordial Embryo [a powerful clone or avatar formed from one's spiritual essence] remained to guard the Ji Continent.

To ensure greater certainty of victory in this battle, Lyra Jiang had invited Yvonne the Violet Consort to further bolster their chances.

The Tianlu Sect had also dispatched three of its Nascent Soul cultivators. Besides the Tianlu Sect Master, the sect's Grand Elder, Tianxuan the Immortal Maiden, and its Second Elder, Longbeard the Daoist, had all embarked on the journey.

The Nine Rivers Continent was tens of millions of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] from the Ji Continent. The Crimson Flood Dragon War Junk flew for over a month before finally reaching the borders of the Nine Rivers Continent.

Just as they entered the periphery of the Desolate Demon Ridge, several True Lord cultivators of extraordinary and noble bearing came forward to greet them. The leader was an elder with an immortal's grace and a Daoist's bones.

Upon seeing the group, the elder smiled and said, "Sect Master Tianlu Sect Master, Fellow Daoist Eldrin, the Abyss, you have finally arrived."

"My apologies for keeping you fellow Daoists waiting."

Tianlu Sect Master exchanged greetings with Nine Rivers Daoist and then introduced him to Eldrin Chen and the others, saying, "This is the renowned Nine Rivers Daoist."

"We have long heard of your esteemed name." The complete novel can be found at site: audio-novel.com.

Eldrin Chen cupped his hands towards Nine Rivers Daoist and quickly discerned the identities of the group.

Within the Three Veins Ancient Domain, there were only slightly over thirty Late Nascent Soul Grand Cultivator [cultivators who have reached the peak of the Nascent Soul stage], each a figure of significant renown. Eldrin Chen naturally possessed some knowledge of them.

This Nine Rivers Daoist was already over five thousand years old, with a cultivation base reaching the Nascent Soul Late Stage. He was famed throughout the land for his set of Nine Rivers God-Slaying Swords.

That set of Nine Rivers God-Slaying Swords consisted of nine blades. It was said they were named after his insights into the nine great rivers within the Three Veins Ancient Domain. Each blade had reached the grade of a Spiritual Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact], forged by Nine Rivers Daoist over five Millennium with immense effort and Deep-Seated Foundation [a profound and stable cultivation base].

Wielding this set of Immortal Sword, his offensive prowess was exceptionally formidable, rivaling even some great powers at the Nascent Soul Great Perfection.

Besides Nine Rivers Daoist, the Nine Rivers Continent was home to three other Nascent Soul True Lord [a title for powerful Nascent Soul stage cultivators]: Kunling the Immortal Aunt, Zhenlei the Daoist, and the Great Qian Recluse.

Among these three, the Great Qian Recluse possessed the highest cultivation, his strength reaching the Nascent Soul, 6th Tier.

Both Kunling the Immortal Aunt and Zhenlei the Daoist were merely at the Nascent Soul, Early Stage. It was said they had only formed Mortal Dao Nascent Soul [a Nascent Soul of the mortal path, considered of lower potential], so their strength was likely rather ordinary.

After the introductions, Nine Rivers Daoist spoke, "The Desolate Demon Ridge is a grave threat to the heart of our Nine Rivers Continent. We are truly grateful for your assistance."

"There is no need for such formalities."

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile. Mentioning Desolate Demon Ridge prompted his next question: "What is the current situation?"

"We still cannot gain the upper hand." Zhenlei the Daoist shook his head, a bitter smile on his face. "That Desolate Demon Ridge possesses an Deep-Seated Foundation [a profound and unshakable cultivation base]. Even with the combined strength of our entire continent, we have failed to secure an advantage."

Tianlu Sect Master nodded, then sighed. "That Desolation Morgrim has attained the Nascent Soul, 8th Tier [the eighth tier of the Nascent Soul realm]. Within the Demonic Cultivator Forbidden Land [a territory saturated with demonic energy, empowering its denizens], his power is amplified to at least rival a Nascent Soul Great Perfection [a cultivator at the absolute peak of the Nascent Soul realm]."

"Furthermore, with the endless infusion of Demonic Qi [the corrupt, malevolent energy cultivated by demonic practitioners], I fear even two or three ordinary Nascent Soul Late Stage [cultivators in the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm] joining forces might not be enough to subdue him."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions grew solemn, and they fell into deep contemplation.

Among them, Nine Rivers Daoist was the strongest, capable of barely holding his own against a Nascent Soul Great Perfection. Tianlu Sect Master, wielding the Earthfire Mysterious Crystal Sword, possessed strength comparable to a Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator.

Adding Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang to their ranks would be sufficient to contend with Desolation Morgrim. However, attempting to slay him within the heart of the Demonic Cultivator Forbidden Land presented an immense, perhaps insurmountable, challenge.

Having reached this conclusion, Nine Rivers Daoist spoke. "If this old man joins forces with Tianlu Sect Master, plus the two of you, Eldrin, the Abyss Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator], we should be able to suppress Desolation Morgrim. Can the rest of you manage to eliminate the remaining two Nascent Soul True Lord [a title for a powerful Nascent Soul realm cultivator] elder demons?"

The remaining few exchanged glances. The Great Qian Recluse stated, "This old man can suppress that Morgrim Qian. With the aid of another Nascent Soul, Mid Stage [a cultivator in the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm], we should be able to defeat him."

"Then allow me to lend you my strength."

Tianxuan the Immortal Maiden spoke up. Her cultivation was at the Nascent Soul, 4th Tier realm. Though she could not compare to Great Qian Recluse or Morgrim Qian, she still counted as a top-tier combatant.

Seeing this, Zhenlei the Daoist smiled faintly and said, "My thunder techniques are most effective at suppressing Demonic Cultivator [practitioners who use malevolent and often sacrificial methods to gain power]. I can assist you in suppressing that Morgrim Qian."

"Then dealing with the remaining Morgrim Qian will be straightforward."

Thalion Chen stroked his beard with a smile, his confidence growing substantially within his heart.

This time, Nine Rivers Continent had dispatched four Nascent Soul [the fourth major stage of cultivation where one forms an immortal infant soul] cultivators. The Chen Clan had sent forth five True Lord [a title for powerful Golden Core stage cultivators]. The Tianlu Sect had also contributed three True Lord. Adding Yvonne the Violet Consort and Daoyi Qiu to their number, their forces could be said to be exceedingly ample.

Fourteen True Lord against three Nascent Soul Demonic Cultivator [demonic practitioners who have reached the Nascent Soul stage], plus one elder demon whose physical body was destroyed—even if unexpected events occurred, it should be sufficient to hold the line. Experience the full epic at audio . novel . com.

Having reached this conclusion, Thalion Chen said, "There is no need to speak of honor or righteousness when dealing with Demonic Cultivator. Since our numbers are sufficient, let us first slay that Morgrim Jin and Morgrim Qian, then join forces to deal with Desolation Morgrim."

"Then it is decided."

Upon hearing this, everyone present revealed smiles, their hearts feeling assured of victory.

After concluding their deliberations, the group decided to rest for a few days to prepare their forces. Thus, in the blink of an eye, seven days passed.

On this day, beyond the borders of Desolate Demon Ridge, millions of cultivators converged. Each raised their Formation Flags to unleash a vast and boundless formation. An infinite tide of killing intent flooded the void, clashing against the Demonic Fiend Qi [the malevolent, corrupting energy of demons and fiends] emanating from the Desolate Demon Ridge.

"Begin the assault."

Eldrin Chen spoke with calm authority. Treasure ships by the score and countless cultivators surged into action, their combined might aimed at breaching the formidable barrier of Demonic Fiend Qi that shrouded the Desolate Demon Ridge.

The great battle raged for several shichen-time [one Shichen-time equals two hours]. Seeing the radiant curtain of energy around the Desolate Demon Ridge remained immensely powerful, Lyra Jiang frowned slightly and remarked, "The Demonic Fiend Qi here is significantly denser and stronger than what we faced at the Ridge of the Black Fiend. It seems this campaign will be far from easy."

Eldrin Chen also wore a grave expression. The greater the concentration of Demonic Fiend Qi within a Demonic Cultivator Forbidden Land [a territory saturated with demonic energy, serving as a stronghold for demonic cultivators], the more it amplified the combat prowess of high-ranking Demonic Cultivator.

In the past, Black Malignancy Elder Demon had relied on the Demonic Spring [a font of concentrated demonic energy] within the Black Malignancy Ridge to contend with Magnus the Virtuous. Now, Desolation Morgrim possessed even greater cultivation, and the Demonic Fiend Qi saturating the Desolate Demon Ridge was more potent still. This foe would likely prove even more troublesome than the Black Malignancy Elder Demon had been.

With this thought, his expression shifted. "Do not hold back," he declared. "A swift and decisive victory is our best course."

"Agreed."

Nine Rivers Daoist [a Daoist master associated with the power of nine rivers] nodded. With a raised hand, he released a single, azure-blue Treasure Talisman [a powerful, single-use magical seal containing a pre-stored spell or attack], sending it crashing down upon the Desolate Demon Ridge.

Under the assault of that Treasure Talisman, the Demonic Fiend Qi shielding the Desolate Demon Ridge dimmed precipitously, its radiance fading by nearly a third in an instant. Its defensive power was greatly weakened.

"Profound Origin Formation-Breaking Talisman."

Eldrin Chen's expression brightened with delight. This Profound Origin Formation-Breaking Talisman was a Fifth Rank High Grade formation-shattering Treasure Talisman [a powerful, single-use talisman artifact], perfectly suited to countering this type of Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a powerful defensive array that draws upon the strength of a mountain].

However, such a talisman was of immense value, treasured only by a few powerful factions at the Nascent Soul Late Stage. Even the Tianlu Sect did not possess such a treasure. He never imagined that Nine Rivers Daoist would have one in his possession.

It was clear that Nine Rivers Daoist had been preparing for this moment for a long time, specifically acquiring this treasure to deal with Desolate Demon Ridge.

"Now!"

Seizing the moment as the protective radiance of Desolate Demon Ridge dimmed, Eldrin Chen immediately channeled his power into the Crimson Flood Dragon Treasure Boat and unleashed a barrage of Dual Polarity Divine Thunder strikes upon the formation below. This content originates from audio-novel[dot]com. Please respect copyright.