Chapter 636 : The Seven-Colored Immortal Clam's Wrath

"Damnation!"

The three demonic beasts roared in fury, each hastily deploying their defensive techniques to withstand the assault.

Yet, their assailants had clearly prepared meticulously. With their very first move, they detonated the Dragon Palace Ruins. The colossal palace itself was utterly blasted apart, and the surrounding area spanning a thousand Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] was shredded into fragments by countless interwoven arrays.

Caught within this cataclysm, the three demonic beasts suffered immensely, sustaining unprecedented and grievous wounds on the spot.

"As I suspected—a trap!"

Eldrin Chen's gaze sharpened, his expression turning grave as he looked towards the depths of the Nine Dragons Pool.

From within the boundless, dark abyss of the pool, a figure vast enough to blot out the heavens and sun came soaring forth. The arrival was a magnificent Spirit Shell [a type of spiritual mollusk or clam demon beast], radiating with a brilliant, seven-colored glow.

"That is... the Seven-Colored Immortal Clam!"

Exquisite Jiang's eyes widened slightly, a look of deep seriousness settling on her features.

The Seven-Colored Immortal Clam was a celestial-grade being of the Spirit Shell Clan, its bloodline no less noble than legendary divine beasts and immortal birds of myth such as the True Dragon, the Primordial Era Ice Silkworm, or the Azure Luan of the Nine Heavens. The story continues at audio-novel*com.

This Seven-Colored Immortal Clam before their eyes possessed a cultivation base that had actually reached the Great Perfection of Infant Soul realm. The combat power it could unleash was likely significantly greater than that of an ordinary cultivator at the Great Perfection of Infant Soul level.

As the celestial melody played, the Seven-Colored Immortal Clam transformed into a woman of breathtaking beauty, clad in Seven-Colored Rainbow Attire. She stepped gracefully through the air, approaching them.

Her eyes shimmered with a trace of Seven-Colored Immortal Light. With a cold gaze, she first looked at the three severely wounded demonic beasts, then turned her attention to Eldrin Chen and the other Mortal Path cultivators. "My Spirit Shell Clan has always lived in seclusion, avoiding worldly strife," she stated.

"This humble one bears no grudge against any of you. Why must you come seeking trouble?"

Hearing her words, the hearts of Eldrin Chen and his companions sank slightly.

The Spirit Shell Clan was known for its gentle nature. However, every part of their kind was a treasure: their flesh could strengthen the physical body, their Shell Pearl could enhance cultivation, and their shells were precious materials for forging magical treasure [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators].

Consequently, many Immortal Clan [powerful clans of cultivators] and Demon Race factions would raise Spirit Shell [spiritually imbued shellfish]. The Chen Clan itself cultivated a significant number of Spirit Shell in various Spiritual Lake [lakes rich in spiritual energy] under its control. Since this lineage typically did not develop sentience, raising them was not particularly troublesome.

Who could have imagined that a Fifth Rank Spirit Shell would emerge within this Nine Dragons Lake? Spirit Shell of such a grade were exceedingly rare.

Across the entire Eastern Region Great Wasteland, only powers like the Long River Holy Land, the Crocodile Ancestor, and the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor were known to have successfully raised a few.

Moreover, the Seven-Colored Immortal Clam before them was a legendary immortal-grade specimen. If allowed to mature, its future potential might one day rival that of the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor or even the Primordial Era Ice Silkworm, the overlord of the Far North Icy Plains.

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered, and he quietly sent a mental message to Exquisite Jiang: "Within the Water Vein [a spiritual watercourse or aquifer] of major Immortal Clan [powerful clans of cultivators] and Demon Race [tribes of sentient demonic beings], they often cultivate Spirit Shell Clan [clams and mollusks that have absorbed spiritual energy]. This Seven-Colored Immortal Clam [a mythical clam demon with a seven-colored shell] must be a mutated descendant of the Spirit Shell [spiritually infused clams] once raised in the Nine Dragons Pool [a legendary pool said to have been home to nine dragons]."

"It's just unexpected that her bloodline mutated, allowing her to become a Mythical Immortal Seed [a being with the potential to ascend to the highest realms of immortality]."

Exquisite Jiang nodded imperceptibly upon hearing this and said calmly, "No wonder there are no flood dragons in the Nine Dragons Pool now, not even a single ferocious member of the Demon Race. It seems they were all exterminated by this Seven-Colored Immortal Clam."

The others felt a stir in their hearts upon hearing this. While the Immortal Clam Clan [a clan or species of spiritually evolved clams] is known for its gentle nature, once they gain sentience, they are far from being helpless prey.

In the past, the Flood Dragon Clan [a clan of powerful serpentine dragons] cultivated Spirit Shell, viewing them as mere delicacies. Now that the Spirit Shell Clan has found its chance to rise, it naturally would not spare the flood dragon lineage.

This Seven-Colored Immortal Clam, despite possessing immense power, had hidden at the bottom of the Nine Dragons Pool for thousands of years, avoiding worldly conflicts. Yet today, she was still discovered by the three races—humans, demons, and fiends.

Severely wounded, Black Blood Old Demon looked at the Seven-Colored Immortal Clam with a mix of shock and suspicion, his gaze then turning covetous. "Legend says the Lifebound Shell Pearl [a pearl formed from the essence of a clam's life force] of a Seven-Colored Immortal Clam is an exceedingly precious treasure, even for a Nine Heavens Celestial Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to the highest of the nine celestial heavens]."

"Although she is only at the Great Perfection of Infant Soul [the peak stage of the Infant Soul cultivation realm], her flesh and blood would be a great tonic for this old man. Her Lifebound Shell Pearl is likely no less valuable than a Primordial Spirit Pill [a pill that aids in forming or strengthening one's Primordial Spirit], and her Seven-Colored Shell [her enchanted, seven-colored shell] is also a supreme treasure."

Having said that, he looked towards Eldrin Chen and the others. "Why don't we join forces, slay her together, and then decide how to divide the spoils?"

Everyone felt their hearts stir at the proposal. The Lifebound Shell Pearl of a Seven-Colored Immortal Clam is of great use for breaking through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, a higher state of being], a true and peerless treasure. It was impossible for them not to covet it.

Seeing this, the Seven-Colored Immortal Clam [a powerful clam demon with a radiant, multi-hued shell] narrowed her eyes coldly. She raised her hand and unleashed the Seven-Colored Immortal Light [a devastating innate divine ability of her clan], directing its brilliant beam straight towards Black Blood Old Demon.

"It's the Seven-Colored Immortal Light," Eldrin Chen murmured, his gaze sharpening.

This Seven-Colored Immortal Light was the Innate Divine Ability [a supreme power inherent to a specific lineage or race] of the Seven-Colored Immortal Clam Clan, a technique no weaker than the supreme Divine Ability [a powerful supernatural technique] 'Ten Thousand Li of Frozen Land' possessed by the Primordial Era Ice Silkworm [an ancient and mighty ice-attribute demon beast]. It was nearly on par with the Heaven-Devouring Art of a True Dragon [the supreme rulers among dragon-kind].

Its original form was a supreme Immortal Path Divine Ability [a divine ability of the highest order, used by true immortals] of the Seventh Rank [a classification denoting immense power]. Although the Seven-Colored Immortal Clam's current cultivation realm was insufficient to wield its full might, allowing her to manifest only a sliver of its true power, it was already formidable enough to be considered a Quasi-Primordial Solar Divine Ability [a divine ability approaching the power of the primordial sun], its force capable of shaking heaven and earth.

At this critical juncture between life and death, the Black Blood Old Freak [another name for Black Blood Old Demon] hastily conjured a shield of dark, coagulated blood. Yet, it proved utterly inadequate against the Seven-Colored Immortal Light and was shattered in an instant.

The Seven-Colored Immortal Light possessed a strange and terrifying property. It cleanly severed a section of Black Blood Old Demon's arm on the spot. Read the full novel exclusively on audio-novel . com.

"Aaaargh—!"

The Black Blood Old Freak let out a wretched scream, his face contorted with terror. He scrambled backward, putting considerable distance between himself and his foe.

Having defeated Black Blood Old Demon with a single move, the Seven-Colored Immortal Clam paused for a brief moment. Her gaze then shifted to Eldrin Chen and the others. "I have heard," she began, her voice cool, "that you righteous cultivators of the Human Race [the collective term for humanity] stand in absolute opposition to demons and monsters. Surely you do not intend to join forces with such fiends now?"

She let her words hang in the air for a beat before continuing, "This humble one has no wish to provoke powerful enemies. If you are willing to withdraw today, I shall see you off with generous gifts."

"This..."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the group flickered, revealing a trace of hesitation.

To be fair, they naturally had no desire to cooperate with demonic beings. In comparison, the Spirit Race [a race of beings born from spiritual energy and nature] and the Human Race were not mortal enemies. Furthermore, this Spirit Shell Clan [a clan of spiritual beings with shell-like bodies] did not seem easy to provoke.

Seeing this, Exquisite Jiang transmitted her voice to the others, "This Seven-Colored Immortal Clam [a mythical clam demon with seven-colored radiance] possesses extraordinary bloodline, likely comparable to a cultivator at the very peak of the Great Perfection of Infant Soul [the final, perfected stage of the Infant Soul cultivation realm]. Even two ordinary Great Perfection of Infant Soul cultivators might not be her match. Even if we join forces, we are not guaranteed to subdue her."

"If she is willing to offer some truly precious treasures, then we could certainly discuss terms with her."

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment and added, "The Shell Pearl [a lustrous pearl cultivated within the body of a spirit shell being, prized for its spiritual properties] of the Spirit Shell Clan is a supreme treasure for cultivation. If she is willing to part with some Fifth Rank Shell Pearl [a Shell Pearl of the fifth rank, denoting exceptional quality and power], this matter would indeed be worth considering."

The group quickly reached a consensus. Immortal Maiden Six Desires then spoke up, "We are naturally willing to negotiate, but you must first demonstrate your sincerity."

"Very well..."

The Seven-Colored Immortal Clam nodded and prepared to produce an item of value.

"Sister, wait."

Yet in that very instant, several women approached.

These women were all Spirit Shell [a type of spiritual being with a shell-like form] whose cultivation had reached the lofty Infant Soul Realm [a high stage of cultivation where the nascent soul is formed]. Their gazes swept over the group, their expressions wary as one of them spoke with caution, "Sister, the Human Race is cunning. We should not trust them so easily."

"Moreover, even if they retreat today, who is to say they will not return with reinforcements in the future to attack us again?"

Witnessing this, Master Thunderbolt let out a hearty laugh. "You of the Spirit Shell Clan are treasures from head to toe. To the Human Race, the Nine Dragons Pool is nothing but a Treasure Vault [a repository of immense wealth and resources]."

"Especially you, the Seven-Colored Immortal Clam [a mythical clam demon of extraordinary beauty and power]. If word of your existence spreads, even a Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a supreme cultivator who has mastered the Primordial Spirit stage] might be moved to snuff you out in your cradle. How can you still hope to cooperate with the Human Race?" Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio–novel.com.