Chapter 651 : Fragments of Destiny

After the destruction of the Demonic Cultivator Forbidden Land, Eldrin Chen used the Celestial Fire Mana to obliterate the Demonic Spring [a sinister spiritual spring corrupted by demonic energy], obtaining three Star Fragment [fragments of celestial bodies imbued with profound stellar energy].

Unfortunately, it was clear that Desolation Morgrim had made thorough preparations before his departure. Aside from the immovable Demonic Spring, no other rare treasures remained.

Gazing at the Star Fragment, Eldrin Chen spoke, "These Star Fragment are of some use to me. I shall offer several treasures in exchange."

As he spoke, he produced two Fifth Rank Spiritual Object [spiritual objects of the fifth rank, possessing immense power] and exchanged them for the Star Fragment.

Once the matter was concluded, Eldrin Chen stated, "Although the Desolate Demon Ridge [a mountain range infested with demonic beings] has been eradicated, we cannot ignore the affairs concerning Desolation Morgrim and Hemlock the Bloodweaver."

"Let us proceed to the Star Palace [a major cultivation sect]," he suggested.

Nine Rivers Daoist spoke, his expression still grave.

Everyone nodded in agreement. In comparison, the matter of Hemlock the Bloodweaver was the true, pressing concern.

Before departing, Eldrin Chen said to Thalion Chen, "The tribulation involving Hemlock the Bloodweaver is far too perilous for those at the Nascent Soul, Early Stage [the initial stage of the Nascent Soul realm] to intervene. Old Granduncle, you and the others should remain here. This time, Lyra and I will go alone."

Thalion Chen nodded and said, "On this journey, you must prioritize your safety above all else." This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio–novel.com.

"Understood."

Eldrin Chen gave a nod and followed the group towards the Star Palace.

The group continued their flight towards the Star Palace aboard the Verdant Jade Phoenix Feather Ship. On deck, Lyra Jiang cast a discreet glance at the distant figures of Nine Rivers Daoist and Tianlu Sect Master flying alongside, then quietly inquired, "Did you sense anything?"

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. He shook his head and replied, "I felt no trace of the sword tip's aura. Perhaps Desolation Morgrim has already taken it away, or it is concealed so deeply that even I cannot detect it."

"Is that so?"

Lyra Jiang frowned, a flicker of regret crossing her heart.

The Green Abyss Sword was a rare Pure Yang Immortal Sword [a divine sword of ultimate Yang energy, anathema to demonic forces]. If they could recover its missing tip and restore the blade, it would undoubtedly unleash a power that would make Demonic Monsters tremble with fear.

It was a pity that they had come with such formidable intent to reclaim the fragment, only to find Desolation Morgrim had already vanished.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen said, "After we return, I will request Senior Qingyuan to emerge from seclusion. He should be able to sense the location of the sword tip."

The Green Abyss Sword was an incomplete Pure Yang Immortal Sword. Once its existence became known, even Half-Step Primordial Spirit [cultivators on the verge of attaining their Primordial Spirit] Demonic Monsters would covet it. If word leaked out, Eldrin Chen had no confidence he could protect the sword.

Given the multitude of cultivators participating in this campaign, to prevent any information leaks, Eldrin Chen did not bring the Green Abyss Sword with him.

The group journeyed towards the Star Ancient Domain, eventually arriving at the fabled Starry Holy Land.

The arrival of several Nascent Soul Late Stage powerhouses was naturally met with considerable respect by the Star Palace. A supreme expert at the Nascent Soul Great Perfection stage personally received them.

The visitor wore a Starry Daoist Robe and appeared to be of middle age. Upon seeing the group, he smiled and said, "I did not expect to see Brother Tianlu and Brother Ronan. It has been far too long. Your cultivation progress has been anything but slow."

"Brother Jade Balance is the one whose progress is truly astonishing,"

replied Ronan the Daoist. He then turned to introduce the others. "Fellow Daoist Eldrin, the Abyss, Immortal Maiden Lyra, allow me to make introductions. This is Alkaid, the Star Lord of the Star Palace, one of the Seven Lords of the Northern Dipper."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's pupils contracted slightly as he grasped the significance of this person's origin.

The Star Palace, also known as the Celestial Star Palace, stands as one of the paramount powers of the Eastern Wastelands. They wield the Nine Heavens Stellar Power and are said to inherit the orthodox lineage of the stellar path from the Immortal Realm.

The Star Palace within the Purple Realm, possessing the orthodox lineage of the Northern Dipper Seven Stars, is divided into seven branches: Celestial Pivot, Celestial Jade, Celestial Balance, Celestial Authority, Jade Balance, Opening Sun, and Mizar.

These seven branches correspond to the legacies of seven Immortal-ranked ancestors. Each branch is led by a Star Lord, figures of peerless prowess who stand supreme beneath the heavens.

Among them, the Star Lords of the Celestial Pivot, Celestial Authority, and Shimmering Light lineages were all Nascent Soul Dao Lord [powerful cultivators who have condensed their Primordial Spirit] renowned for many years. The Star Lord of Celestial Jade was none other than Xuan Yue the Celestial Alchemist, who had also broken through to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the spiritual core] roughly a century ago.

It could be said that among these seven Star Lords, four were Nascent Soul Dao Lord. Although the present Alkaid, the Star Lord was not a Nascent Soul Dao Lord, he was still a peerless hero at the Nascent Soul Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Nascent Soul realm].

After the group exchanged introductions, Alkaid, the Star Lord inquired, "For what purpose have you come to our Star Palace?"

The group exchanged glances, then proceeded to inform him about the matters concerning Desolate Demon Ridge and Hemlock the Bloodweaver.

After listening, Alkaid, the Star Lord smiled and said, "Your timing is fortuitous. We were just preparing to move against the Star Palace."

Hearing this, the group felt a surge of joy. It turned out the Star Palace had long planned to eradicate the Blood Demon Cave before the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a periodic surge of demonic energy], lest it distract them when the cataclysm arrived. Immerse yourself in the complete world at https://audio-novel.com.

Riverlord Chang stroked his beard, a broad smile spreading across his face. "So it seems we are the Primordial Spirit tribulation destined for Hemlock the Bloodweaver."

"That Hemlock the Bloodweaver has wrought evil for millennia; it is time he was slain," said Tianlu Sect Master with a smile. He then asked Alkaid, the Star Lord, "However, his Heaven-Demon Blood-Transforming Divine Blade [a demonic blade of immense power] is formidable. We would require a Dao Lord [a title for a supreme expert] to intervene."

"Our Star Palace has naturally made preparations for this."

Alkaid, the Star Lord spoke with absolute confidence, a hint of amusement in his eyes. "Within our Star Palace, my two Primordial Spirit martial uncles, the Star Lords of Celestial Authority and Celestial Pivot, are currently stationed at the End of the Demonic Abyss and cannot easily disengage for the time being."

"Mizar, the Star Lord is stationed at the Vast Primordial River to guard against the Crocodile Progenitor. However, Aunt Merak successfully advanced her cultivation realm not long ago and is now fully capable of slaying that Hemlock the Bloodweaver."

Hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Although Xuan Yue the Celestial Alchemist was a newly ascended Nascent Soul Dao Lord, she was, after all, a figure of the supreme Dao Lord [a title for a master of the Dao, a pinnacle-level cultivator] rank.

Even though Hemlock the Bloodweaver possesses the Pure Yin Demonic Treasure Heaven-Demon Blood-Transforming Divine Blade, attempting to oppose Xuan Yue the Celestial Alchemist would be akin to an egg striking a stone or trying to climb to the heavens—utterly futile.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen spoke up and asked, "May I ask, Star Lord, when shall we make our move?"

"Since you are all here, there is no time like the present."

Alkaid, the Star Lord said with a faint smile.

To deal with a single Hemlock the Bloodweaver, the Star Palace naturally required no lengthy preparations. They were confident of a single, decisive strike, certain they could strangle that Hemlock the Bloodweaver in the midst of his tribulation [a trial or calamity faced by cultivators during breakthroughs].

Early the next morning, Alkaid, the Star Lord mustered nine Nascent Soul Cultivators. The weakest among these nine was at the Nascent Soul Late Stage, and each was a mighty figure within the Purple Realm.

This display left even Eldrin Chen inwardly awestruck. Across the entire Three Veins Ancient Domain, there were only slightly over thirty Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators. Yet, the Star Palace alone could casually assemble nine of them at a moment's notice.

Moreover, these nine represented only a portion of the Star Palace's Nascent Soul Late Stage experts. It was said the Star Palace possessed more than twenty cultivators at that very stage.

With the addition of Eldrin Chen and others, along with Alkaid, the Star Lord, the number of combatants at the Nascent Soul Late Stage level who took action in this battle reached fifteen. This count did not even include the elusive Xuan Yue the Celestial Alchemist, who was as mysterious as a dragon, seen only in glimpses of its head and tail.

With so many mighty figures taking action, there was naturally no need to mobilize lower-level cultivators. They flew directly towards the Star Lake Ancient Domain [an ancient, mystical domain known for its star-reflecting lakes]. Before long, they arrived at the outskirts of the Blood Demon Cave.

"This is the place,"

Nine Rivers Daoist gazed at the Blood Demon Cave ahead, his eyes turning cold and sharp. Hemlock the Bloodweaver had entrenched himself within the Blood Demon Cave for many years, transforming it into a fortress as impregnable as an iron barrel. Read the full novel exclusively on site: audio-novel.com.