Chapter 649 Lyra (Person Name) Breaks Through

Before departing, Chen Linyuan pondered for a moment before saying to Eldrin, "That child Corin possesses extraordinary talent. Keeping him in Mingxu Continent would be a terrible waste. I wonder if he could be sent to Ji Continent for cultivation?"

Patriarch.

Corin’s expression shifted slightly as he instinctively reached out and grabbed Chen Linyuan.

Seeing this, Patriarch Lin Yuan patted his hand and said, "If it is the main sect, you will henceforth belong to the main lineage. Do not fail their nurturing."

Eldrin felt a subtle stir within. This Corin possessed an Earth Dao Body and was a Heavenly Spiritual Root cultivator with an earth spiritual root—truly worthy of nurturing.

After a moment of deliberation, he spoke, "Then come with me."

After taking Corin (Person Name) away, Eldrin (Person Name) headed straight for Jizhou, returning to the region shortly after.

After entrusting Corin (Person Name) to the old clan leader, Eldrin (Person Name) returned to Spirit Isle Lake (Location) and resumed his secluded cultivation.

In the blink of an eye, over a dozen years had passed. On this day, Eldrin sat solemnly by the shores of Spirit Isle Lake, awaiting something with grave intensity.

No 1 knew how much time had passed when a formidable aura erupted from the seclusion chamber. Shortly after, Lyra (Person Name) strode out with steady footsteps.

It is done.

A gratified smile graced Eldrin's lips. Not long ago, Lyra had achieved perfect harmony in her magical power, brushing against the threshold of Nascent Soul, Mid Stage. Now, she had finally broken through to Nascent Soul, Mid Stage.

He stepped forward and took Lyra's hand firmly. "How do you feel?"

"Not bad at all."

Lyra (Person Name) smiled faintly. Having now broken through to Nascent Soul, Mid Stage (Cultivation Realm), her power had increased tremendously. Once she completed the advancement of her bonded spirit treasure, she would possess combat prowess comparable to a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

At this thought, she spoke up, "Since I've broken through to the Nascent Soul, Mid Stage, our chances of success in dealing with the Desolate Demon Ridge have greatly increased."

After years of preparation and selling several Demon-Subduing Supreme Treasures, the Chen family had gathered all 5 elemental essences. This breakthrough proceeded without major complications.

After the promotion to a spiritual treasure, another 5 years passed in a flash. Shortly after the advancement was completed, Chen Changxu came seeking him out.

Upon seeing Eldrin, the old clan leader declared, "The Sect Master of Heavenly Abode has sent a letter stating that the 100-year pact is nearing its end. It is time to take action against the Desolate Demon Ridge."

"Time truly flies by."

Eldrin sighed inwardly. The battle of Desolate Demon Ridge from days past felt as if it had happened only yesterday, yet in the blink of an eye, 1 100 years had slipped away.

After exchanging a glance with Lyra (Person Name), Eldrin (Person Name) suppressed his thoughts and said, "Since the time has come, let us prepare to make our move."

As he spoke, Eldrin personally wrote several letters, dispatching them to individuals such as Master Zixu and Mo the Ancient 1.

Just 3 months later, everyone gathered aboard the treasure ship, setting course for the 9 Rivers Continent.

This time, to completely eradicate Desolate Demon Ridge (Location), not only did Eldrin (Person Name) and Lyra (Person Name) personally take action, but they also invited 4 Nascent Soul True Lords: Yan Zi Ji, Mo the Ancient 1 (Person Name), Daoist Master Zixu, and Lingxu Fairy.

Among the True Monarchs of the Chen family, aside from Kael who had yet to return, only Chen Silas—who had recently broken through to the Nascent Soul stage—remained to hold the fort.

To avenge Celestial Xuan, the Sky Abode Sect not only dispatched its Sect Master personally but also sent 2 True Lord Elders. It could be said they had mobilized their entire force.

When the group arrived at the 9 Rivers Continent, the 9 Rivers Daoist beamed with delight at the sight of Eldrin and Lyra. "With your breakthrough to the Nascent Soul, Mid Stage," he exclaimed, "our chances of victory have greatly increased."

"Mm." Eldrin nodded and asked, "What is the current situation within the Desolate Demon Ridge?"

"The situation is unclear."

Speaking of the Desolate Demon Ridge (Location), the 9 Rivers Taoist (Person Name) revealed a grave expression. With a solemn look in his eyes, he said, "The Blazing Flame Old Demon (Person Name) and the Desolate Old Demon (Person Name) are no easy opponents. With the forbidden land of the demonic cultivators shrouding everything, even I cannot fathom what truly lies within."

"However, I can confirm that no new Eldrin(Person Name) demons have entered."

Eldrin frowned upon hearing this. After all, they were facing 3 late-stage Nascent Soul demons—it would indeed be unwise for Riverway 9 Daoist to take such risks alone.

After several moments of contemplation, Eldrin declared, "Regardless, this battle cannot be delayed any longer. We shall take action today."

"Very well."

The Taoist of the 9 Rivers nodded and began orchestrating the assault on Desolate Demon Ridge (Location).

For this battle, the 9 River Daoist had prepared for 1 100 years, and his preparations were exceedingly thorough. He mobilized a vast fleet of treasure ships and numerous cultivators to besiege the Desolate Demon Ridge (Location), launching an assault on the Demonic Fiend Qi (Spiritual Root) grand formation.

As the Myriad Immortals Annihilation Array was activated, streams of brilliant light suppressed the Desolate Demon Ridge. Unexpectedly, the mountain-protecting array of the Desolate Demon Ridge was shattered after merely half a month.

"What happened?"

Breaking through the mountain protection array, the crowd couldn't help but look somewhat stunned. Logically speaking, given the grinding intensity of Desolate Demon Ridge (Location), it should have been able to hold them off for at least several months. It seemed highly unusual that it had been breached in merely half a month.

Eldrin sensed something amiss and immediately transformed into a sword-light, shooting straight toward the heart of Desolate Demon Ridge. To his astonishment, not a single Nascent Soul demonic cultivator remained within the ridge.

Seeing the situation turning sour, Eldrin grabbed a Golden Core demonic cultivator and demanded with an icy gaze, "Why are only the likes of you here? Where are the others like the Vile Ancient Demon?"

The Golden Core demonic cultivator wore an expression of utter terror, his voice trembling as he spoke, "The Elder of Desolation and the others left the Desolate Demon Ridge (Location) over 30 years ago."

"Clang—"

With a single sword strike that slew this man, Eldrin (Person Name) revealed an expression of extreme gravity.

Witnessing this, Lila (Person Name) could not help but ask, "That Eldritch Fiend is no weakling. Why would he choose to leave this place?"

"I should have realized it sooner." The Daoist of 9 Rivers took a deep breath, his expression turning grave. "Flame Fiend and the others were sent by Nero the Bloodweaver (Person Name) to assist the Desolate Elder Demon. Naturally, such aid would require due recompense from him in return."

"In that case, there is only 1 possibility."

At these words, the 9-River Elder cast a grave look toward the assembly.

Eldrin nodded, his gaze turning icy as he said, "Nero the Bloodweaver is likely on the verge of breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm. With the departure of the Ancient Demon of the Wastes and the others, they must be acting as his guardians."

"That would be disastrous."

Listening to their analysis, the Sect Master of Heavenly Abode's expression shifted dramatically.

If another Demonic Cultivator's Nascent Soul were to emerge in the Eastern Wastelands (Location), it would inevitably cause a massive upheaval in the region's power structure.

Especially for the Confucian school, the Cataclysm of the Demonic Abyss was now imminent. Should another Demonic Cultivator attain the Nascent Soul realm, it would inevitably disrupt the Eastern Desolation Immortal Alliance's strategic arrangements.

At that thought, Lyra declared, "We must never allow Nero the Bloodweaver to break through to the Nascent Soul realm. Let us immediately notify the Star Palace and request the Pure Yang Dao Lord to obstruct his path."

"Let us first sweep the Desolate Demon Ridge (Location) clean."

The Daoist of the 9 Rivers declared as he began slaughtering the demonic cultivators within Desolate Demon Ridge (Location), clearly intending to seize the opportunity to purge the entire region.

Seeing this, Eldrin also suppressed his thoughts and immediately summoned his immortal sword to swiftly strike at the Desolate Demon Ridge. The demonic cultivators within the Desolate Demon Ridge were slaughtered until corpses littered the land.

Everyone had anticipated this battle to be a fierce and grueling struggle, yet its conclusion turned out to be anticlimactic, defying all expectations.

A dozen or so Nascent Soul True Monarchs took action, and the battle lasted a mere 3 hours before the demonic cultivators within the Desolate Demon Ridge (Location) were slaughtered to near extinction.

Thus, a forbidden ground of the demonic cultivators was completely purged by the assembly.