Chapter 691 : Heaven's Will and Legendary Blades

Just as Maris the Sea Steader's Sea-Steadying Divine Pearl [a divine pearl capable of calming the seas], Magnus the Virtuous's Virtuous Heaven Sword [a sword embodying heavenly virtue], and Caelum the Wavestrider's Vast Sea Immortal Sword [an immortal sword forged from the essence of the vast sea] were able to ascend to the Sixth Rank [the sixth and highest tier of power for magical treasures], it was likely all due to the unseen favor and gifts of the Heaven and Earth Will [the collective consciousness and ordained fate of the world itself].

That Kael Chen obtained the Heavenly Demon's Immortal-Slaying Sword [a legendary sword forged to slay even immortals] was also, in all probability, a result of the Heaven and Earth Will [the collective consciousness and ordained fate of the world itself] bestowing its grace upon him. Otherwise, it is inconceivable that such a weapon would have fallen so conveniently upon the very path he was destined to tread.

However, Sixth Rank Supreme Treasure [treasures of the highest, sixth rank] are finite in this world, their numbers ordained by heaven and earth. Even for a Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a supreme cultivator who has formed their Nascent Soul and comprehended a Great Dao], acquiring one is an endeavor fraught with immense difficulty.

With the exception of those ancient lineages and powers whose inheritances stretch back through the ages, even supreme beings at the Primordial Spirit, Early Stage [the initial stage of cultivating one's Primordial Spirit, the spiritual core of existence] typically possess only one or two Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [spiritual treasures imbued with the pure, unadulterated energy of the sun]. Securing more depends entirely on one's own methods and the whims of fortune.

Having reflected on Kael Chen's extraordinary fortune, Eldrin Chen spoke with measured gravity. "Though the Heavenly Demon's Immortal-Slaying Sword [a legendary sword forged to slay even immortals] is a treasure beyond compare, it carries a grave peril. It may draw the covetous eyes of Demonic Cultivator [cultivators who follow demonic or unorthodox paths], and even our own Human Race [the collective of human cultivators and factions] will regard you with deep suspicion and wariness."

"Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, you must refrain from wielding this sword openly."

"I understand."

Kael Chen gave a firm nod. After a moment of contemplation, he continued, "Within one Jiazi-time [a cycle of sixty years], I can fully refine and bond with this sword. Once that is done, I will be able to conceal its aura. So long as I do not venture too close to a Nascent Soul Great Power [a supreme cultivator who has formed their Nascent Soul], its presence should remain undetected."

"That is good."

Eldrin Chen nodded in approval. "Lyra and I have a pressing matter to attend to. The task of leading the army's return will, for now, fall upon your shoulders." Dive deeper into the Dao at audi0-n0vel.c0m.

After concluding his conversation with Kael Chen, Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang soared out from the periphery of the Demonic Abyss and flew directly towards the Heavenly Demon Sea Region.

The Heavenly Demon Sea Region was the territory of Jareth the Heaven-Demon, a powerful entity among the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon. Several Millennium ago, this demon had breached the Star Constellation Grand Formation and entered the Purple Realm. Unable to return to the depths of the Demonic Abyss, it had simply seized this Demonic Cultivator Forbidden Land within the Heavenly Demon Sea Region.

This Demonic Cultivator Forbidden Land was easily defended and difficult to assault. Even a coalition of multiple Nascent Soul Great Power would struggle to breach it completely. Furthermore, a full-scale war would likely alarm the various clans of Demonic Monsters.

Therefore, to avoid completely destabilizing the established order, the various Dao Lord of the Purple Realm had allowed it to occupy this place.

When the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm erupted, the Jiayu Heavenly Demon had initially intended to seize the opportunity to cause chaos. However, the Outer Realm Demon Race failed to tear open the Star Constellation Grand Formation again. Consequently, the Jiayu Heavenly Demon had withdrawn and gone into hiding.

"Ahead lies Mara Island."

On this day, within the Heavenly Demon Sea Region, a Treasure Boat traversed the void. The arrivals were none other than Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang.

This Mara Island was located in the inner region of the Heavenly Demon Sea Region, a distance of tens of millions of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] from the outer periphery. Generally, not even a Nascent Soul True Lord would dare to venture so deep into this territory.

However, Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang possessed both the skill and the courage. Currently, the high-ranking Demonic Cultivator within the Heavenly Demon Sea Region were mostly lying low in hiding. Any ordinary Nascent Soul Demonic Cultivator they might encounter would be no match for them. Thus, they advanced without fear, arriving at the outskirts of Mara Island.

"Proceed with caution. This Mara Island likely still holds some trouble."

Lyra Jiang gazed upon the Mara Island before her, a shadow of solemnity darkening her brow.

The island was still shielded by a Fifth Rank Middle Grade Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a powerful defensive array that draws upon the spiritual energy of a mountain]. With Patriarch Liu, who possessed Nascent Soul, Mid Stage cultivation, personally presiding over the Formation [a structured arrangement of energy channels and nodes used for defense, attack, or cultivation], breaching it would be a formidable task indeed.

Yet, Eldrin Chen merely offered a faint smile. "A mere Fifth Rank Middle GradeFormation," he declared, his voice dismissive. "It is nothing to be concerned about."

With those words, and unwilling to waste time on a protracted siege, he directly summoned forth the Green Abyss Sword [a legendary enchanted blade of immense power] and unleashed a cleaving strike.

Channeled by Eldrin Chen's Mana [the refined spiritual energy used to power techniques and artifacts], which rivaled that of a Nascent Soul, 7th Tier cultivator, the Green Abyss Sword's blow, while far from its fully awakened might, carried force comparable to a strike from a Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a cultivator on the very cusp of attaining the Primordial Spirit realm].

The sword descended like divine judgment. It sheared through the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation protecting Mara Island as if it were mere parchment. In that single, cataclysmic moment, thousands upon thousands of Liu Clan Demonic Cultivator [cultivators who pursue power through dark, often sacrificial or soul-consuming methods] were reduced to ashes, their existence erased in a storm of annihilating energy.

"Something is amiss,"

Eldrin Chen murmured, even as his slaughter continued. He had reaped a grim harvest of Demonic Cultivator, yet neither of the Liu Clan's two Nascent Soul elder fiends were to be found among the dead.

Lyra Jiang's brow furrowed as well, a chill settling in her gaze. "Those two old monsters of the Liu Clan have committed countless evils," she said, her voice cold. "They must have anticipated retribution and chosen to slither into hiding."

"They cannot run forever,"

Eldrin Chen sneered coldly as he spoke. He summoned forth the Star-Gazing Tower and began to channel the Great Derivation Heaven Art to activate the treasure, using it to divine the movements of the Liu Clan.

The two cultivators from the Liu Clan were merely at the Nascent Soul Early to Mid Stage, utterly incapable of escaping Eldrin Chen's divination. Their location was swiftly pinpointed.

"Let's go. We'll drag them out into the light."

With those words, Eldrin Chen transformed into a streak of radiant light and shot into the distance. The two of them flew for several hundred thousand Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] before finally locating the two hiding Ancient Ancestor of the Liu Clan within a remote stretch of the seabed.

Seeing their nemesis arrive at their doorstep, the two Liu cultivators immediately wore expressions of sheer terror.

The Nascent Soul, Early Stage Demonic Cultivator was a woman of striking beauty. She was a Desire Demon from among the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon [demonic beings from beyond this realm]; it was she who had seduced the former Clan Lord of the Liu Clan into the demonic path. This chapter is provided by audio‑novel.com. Support the original.

While this demon excelled in the arts of seduction and carnal pleasure, her combat prowess was laughably weak. She was cleaved in two by a single sword stroke from Eldrin Chen, her body instantly reduced to ashes of calamity.

"My wife!"

Witnessing his Dao Companion slain in an instant, Patriarch Liu's face changed dramatically. Without a moment's hesitation, he transformed into a streak of demonic light, attempting to flee for his life.

Alas, he was merely at the Nascent Soul, Mid Stage. Escaping from Eldrin Chen's grasp was a feat far beyond his reach. Eldrin Chen activated the Yin-Yang Void Realm to seal the surrounding space. From his sleeve, the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords rang out with a metallic *shing* before descending in a decisive slash.

Given Eldrin Chen's current cultivation base and combat prowess, he could contend with even a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Nascent Soul realm]. A mere Nascent Soul, Mid Stage [the middle stage of the Nascent Soul realm] Demonic Cultivator [a practitioner who cultivates using demonic or unorthodox methods] was simply not enough to pose a challenge.

In the span of a mere seven or eight exchanges, that Patriarch Liu had three of his Demonic Treasure [magical artifacts forged or empowered by demonic energy] shattered.

Immediately after, Lyra Jiang seized an opening. With a single sword stroke, she cleaved him in two, his physical body and his Nascent Soul [the spiritual infant formed within a cultivator's dantian upon reaching the Nascent Soul realm] together.

"Aaaargh!"

Patriarch Liu was slain on the spot, his final moments marked by a piercing, wretched shriek.

Eldrin Chen casually channeled his Celestial Fire Mana [a pure and potent flame-type spiritual energy] to envelop the remnants of the Nascent Soul. The celestial flames consumed it utterly, reducing it to ashes in an instant, denying him even the chance for reincarnation through the tribulations of rebirth.

Having personally slain a former foe, Lyra Jiang felt the knot of resentment in her heart unravel after many years. In that instant, a profound resonance echoed within her mind, and she entered a state of Heaven and Man Resonance [a profound state of enlightenment where one's spirit harmonizes with the natural laws of heaven and earth].

"Congratulations, my lady."

Eldrin Chen's face lit up with joy as he quickly moved to stand guard beside Lyra Jiang.

Upon entering the state of Heaven and Man Resonance, Lyra Jiang's comprehension and insight became nearly on par with that of a Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a Nascent Soul realm expert who has begun to comprehend and embody a fundamental Dao principle].

In her current state, the chance of comprehending a secret force with the aid of the Water Origin Divine Jade [a legendary jade containing the primordial essence of water] would be greatly increased. Furthermore, with the empowerment of the Heaven and Man Resonance [a divine ability that harmonizes one's spirit with the natural order], her grasp of combat timing in future battles would be elevated to an entirely new level.

The reason the Nine Nether Demon Dragon Emperor was able to single-handedly crush powerful foes back then was not solely due to the might of his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] and Mana [the refined spiritual energy used to cast spells and techniques]. The enhanced state granted by the Heaven and Man Resonance was also one of the key factors.

Thinking of this, Lyra Jiang happily grasped Eldrin Chen's hand and said, "With the Heaven and Man Resonance empowering me, I can begin refining the Water Origin Divine Jade as soon as we return."

"Indeed," Eldrin Chen nodded, then continued, "However, this is still the Heavenly Demon Sea Region [a perilous sea region infested with celestial and demonic beings]. We should depart first and return to the Ji Continent before discussing further." This chapter is provided by audio-novel dot com. Support the original.