Chapter 651 Star Palace

After obliterating the forbidden ground of the demonic cultivators, Eldrin harnessed celestial fire to annihilate the demonic spring, obtaining 3 Star Fragments.

Unfortunately, before the Eldrin Demon departed, he had clearly made thorough preparations. Aside from the demon spring that could not be taken away, no other rare treasures remained.

Gazing at the Star Fragment (Spiritual Object), Eldrin (Person Name) spoke calmly, "This Star Fragment (Spiritual Object) may prove useful to me. I shall offer several treasures in exchange."

He said, producing 2 fifth-grade spiritual objects and exchanging them for this Star Fragment (Spiritual Object).

Once the matter was concluded, Eldrin spoke, "Although the Desolate Demon Ridge has been eradicated, we must still keep a watchful eye on the affairs of Nero the Bloodweaver."

"Let us make a trip to the Star Palace."

"9 Rivers Elder said, his expression tinged with gravity."

Everyone nodded upon hearing this. Comparatively speaking, the matter concerning Nero the Bloodweaver (Person Name) was the truly significant affair.

Before departing, Eldrin said to Chen Changxuan, "The tribulation of Nero the Bloodweaver involves far too great a risk for Nascent Soul, Early Stage cultivators to intervene. Elder Uncle, you and the others should remain here. Lyra and I alone shall go this time."

Chen Changxuan nodded and said, "Your foremost priority on this journey must be your safety."

"Understood."

Eldrin nodded and followed the crowd toward the Hall of Stars.

The crowd continued their journey toward the Starry Sky Palace aboard the Cyan Jade Phoenix Feather Boat. On the vessel, Lyra (Person Name) cast a discreet glance at the distant figures of the 9 Rivers Daoist and the Sky Abode Sect Master flying ahead, then quietly inquired, "Do you sense anything?"

Eldrin’s brow twitched slightly. He shook his head and said, “I haven’t sensed the aura of the sword tip. Perhaps the Ancient Demon has already taken it away, or it’s hidden so deeply that even I cannot detect it.”

"Is that so?"

Lyra frowned, a tinge of regret coloring her thoughts.

The Green Abyss Sword (Magic Treasure) was an exceedingly rare pure-yang immortal blade in this world. Should its missing tip be recovered and the sword restored, it would undoubtedly unleash a power capable of striking terror into the hearts of demons and monsters.

Alas, they now arrived with overwhelming momentum to reclaim the sword tip, only to find that the Eldritch Demon had long since vanished without a trace.

At this thought, Eldrin said, "After returning, I shall request Senior Qingyuan to emerge from seclusion. He should be able to sense the location of the sword tip."

The Green Abyss Sword (Magic Treasure) was an incomplete Pure Yang immortal blade. Should it emerge into the world, even demons and monsters at the Half-Step Primordial Spirit (Cultivation Realm) would covet it. If news of it were to leak, Eldrin (Person Name) had no confidence he could protect this sword.

This time, numerous cultivators joined the battle. To prevent information leakage, Eldrin did not bring the Green Abyss Sword (Magic Treasure).

The group journeyed all the way to the Ancient Domain of Stars, finally arriving at the legendary Star Sanctuary.

Several late-stage Nascent Soul elders arrived, and even the Star Palace treated them with considerable importance. A Great Perfection Nascent Soul elder personally received the group.

The newcomer was clad in a star-embroidered daoist robe, appearing no more than middle-aged. Upon seeing the group, he smiled warmly and said, "To think it would be Eldrin Brother and Long River Brother—what an unexpected delight. Truly, it has been too long. I see your cultivation progress has been remarkable."

"Brother Yuheng, your progress has been truly meteoric."

The Riverlong Taoist spoke as he introduced to Eldrin, "Fellow Daoist of the Returning Abyss, and Fairy Lyra, allow me to make introductions. This is the Jade Balance Star Lord of the Astral Hall, 1 of the 7 Lords of the Northern Dipper."

Eldrin's pupils contracted slightly upon hearing this, finally understanding the origin of this person.

The Hall of Stars, also known as the Star Palace, stands as 1 of the overlords of Eastern Wastelands (Location). They wield the power of the 9 Heavens' celestial bodies, and legend holds they inherit the orthodox lineage of the stellar bloodline from the Immortal Realm.

The Stellar Hall of the Violet Realm, inheriting the legacy of the Big Dipper, is divided into 7 branches: Celestial Pivot, Celestial Pearl, Celestial Luminary, Celestial Authority, Jade Balance, Solar Ascendant, and Luminous Radiance.

These 7 veins respectively correspond to the legacies of 7 celestial beings, each governed by a Star Sovereign—figures of unparalleled prowess renowned throughout the realm.

Among them, the Star Masters of the Celestial Pivot, Celestial Authority, and Shaking Light lineages were all renowned Divine Lord Primordial Spirits who had been famous for many years. The Celestial Mystery Star Master was none other than Xuan Yue the Celestial Enchantress (Person Name), who had also broken through to the Primordial Spirit Realm approximately over a 100 years ago.

Among the 7 Star Masters, it can be said that 4 were Primordial Spirit Dao Lords. Although the Jade Balance Star Master before him was not a Primordial Spirit Dao Lord, he was still a peerless genius at the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage.

After the group had exchanged introductions, the Eldrin of the Celestial Dipper inquired, "What brings you all to my Star Palace?"

Everyone exchanged glances, then proceeded to inform him about the matters concerning the Desolate Demon Ridge (Location) and Nero the Bloodweaver (Person Name).

After hearing this, the Lord of the Jade Balance Star smiled and said, "You've come at the perfect time. We were just preparing to take action against the Star Palace."

Hearing this, their hearts swelled with joy. It turned out the Star Palace had long intended to eradicate the Blood Demon Cave before the Abyssal Cataclysm, lest it divert their attention when the demonic turmoil descended.

Riverlord Chang (Person Name) instinctively stroked his beard, beaming as he remarked, "So it seems we have become the tribulation for Nero the Bloodweaver (Person Name)'s nascent soul."

"After millennia of wicked deeds, it is time to end Nero the Bloodweaver (Person Name)." The Celestial Abode Sect Master spoke with a light chuckle before turning to the Stellar Lord of the Jade Balance. "Yet his Demonblood God-Severing Blade (Magic Treasure) holds fearsome power. Only a Dao Lord's intervention could ensure his demise."

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

The Lord of the Jade Balance Star spoke with unwavering confidence, a faint smile gracing his features. "Within our Star Palace, the 2 Divine Soul Elders—Celestial Authority and Celestial Pivot—are currently at the abyssal depths of the Demonic Chasm. I'm afraid they cannot extricate themselves for the time being."

Meanwhile, the Lord of Yaoguang Star was guarding the Primordial River against the Crocodile Ancestor alongside the Crocodile Ancestor himself. However, Elder Tianxuan had successfully achieved a breakthrough not long ago and was now fully capable of slaying that Nero the Bloodweaver (Person Name).

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. Although Xuan Yue the Celestial Enchantress (Person Name) was a newly-advanced Nascent Soul Dao Lord, she was ultimately a figure at the supreme Dao Lord level.

Although Nero the Bloodweaver (Person Name) possessed the pure Yin demonic treasure, the Heaven-Devouring Blood God Blade, attempting to confront Xuan Yue the Celestial Enchantress (Person Name) would be akin to an egg striking a rock—as arduous as scaling the heavens.

At this thought, Eldrin asked, “Might I ask, Star Lord, when shall we make our move?”

"Since you're here, we might as well seize the day."

The Lord of the Jade Balance Star spoke with a gentle smile.

To deal with a Nero the Bloodweaver (Person Name), the Star Palace naturally required no lengthy preparations. Confident in their ability to strike with lethal precision, they were determined to crush Nero the Bloodweaver (Person Name) amid his heavenly tribulation.

Early the next morning, the Lord of the Jade Balance Star handpicked 9 Nascent Soul cultivators. The weakest among them were at the late Nascent Soul stage, and each was a formidable figure within the Violet Realm.

This left Eldrin utterly astounded. Across the entire 3 Veins Ancient Domain, there were only just over 30 late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators in existence. Yet the Starry Abode Temple alone could readily dispatch 9 of them at a moment's notice.

Moreover, these 9 individuals were merely a portion of Star Palace’s late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. It was said that Star Palace’s late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators numbered over 20.

With the addition of Eldrin and the Jade Pivot Star Lord, the number of late-stage Nascent Soul combatants in this battle reached 15—not even counting the elusive Xuan Yue the Celestial Enchantress.

With so many great powers taking action, there was naturally no need to mobilize low-level cultivators. They flew all the way toward the Star Lake Ancient Domain and soon arrived outside the Blood Demon Cave.

"This is the place."

The Daoist of 9 Rivers gazed at the Blood Demon Cave ahead, his eyes turning frosty. Nero the Bloodweaver had entrenched himself in this cavern for years, fortifying it until it stood impregnable as an iron barrel.