Chapter 708 : A Gathering Storm of Curses

The Chen Clan was wary of the Fang Clan's numerical superiority and the presence of a Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a cultivator on the verge of achieving the Primordial Spirit realm] to anchor their forces. Conversely, the Fang Clan dared not underestimate the strength of the Chen Clan, especially with Eldrin Chen wielding the Green Abyss Sword [an enchanted artifact of immense power].

Both sides understood the other was not to be trifled with. While neither harbored fear, to avoid a mutually destructive conflict, they were unwilling to plunge into all-out war at this juncture.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen mused, "To engage the Fang Clan in total war now would likely incur grievous losses. To defeat them utterly requires careful planning in advance, aiming for a single, decisive strike."

Lyra Jiang's brow furrowed slightly. "What do you propose?" she asked.

"Have our clansmen make preparations. Gather items related to the Fang Clan's True Lord [a high-ranking cultivator]—their essence blood, their Birth Date and Time [the precise celestial hour of one's birth, used in fate-calculation arts]. If such things cannot be found, their personal belongings, or even information like their names and Daoist titles will suffice."

Eldrin Chen spoke thus, his gaze turning resolute. "Gather as much of this as possible. When the opportune moment arrives, it may prove to be of critical importance."

"You intend to employ a curse art [a mystical technique that inflicts harm from a distance]." Lyra Jiang's tone held a pause, then she nodded. "Indeed. Since the facade of civility is shattered, there is no need to hold back."

Eldrin Chen's expression remained placid. "We must not startle the snake in the grass prematurely. Let us save the surprise for them all at once, in due time."

With the matter settled thus, Eldrin Chen said no more.

He cast a glance at the Daoist Assembly Ground [a gathering place for cultivators], now reduced to ruins, and sighed. "The Ethereal Void Continent Branch suffered calamity because of us. From among the survivors, let us select one and nurture them to become a Nascent Soul [a powerful cultivator whose soul has formed an independent infant form]." For more chapters, visit audio-novel.com (official site) for the complete novel.

After settling the affairs of the Ethereal Void Continent Branch, Eldrin Chen departed from the Long River Ancient Domain and flew towards the Ji Continent.

He had been flying for half a month when, amidst a range of desolate mountains, Eldrin Chen suddenly sensed two immensely powerful auras streaking across the sky, one chasing the other.

The aura in front felt somewhat familiar to Eldrin Chen, though it was now alarmingly weak, clearly bearing serious injuries. The aura behind it, however, radiated unparalleled malice and bloodlust, unmistakably belonging to someone not of the righteous path.

"Who is being pursued?"

Seeing what seemed to be an acquaintance hunted by a Demonic Cultivator, Eldrin Chen immediately activated Body and Sword Unification and shot forward, intent on lending a hand.

They flew over ten thousand Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] and quickly arrived at the scene of the chase. A woman of breathtaking beauty, clad in Seven-Colored Rainbow Attire, was desperately fleeing into the distance, relentlessly pursued by a Blood-Robed Elder.

The woman was clearly no match for the Blood-Robed Elder and was being forced into a steady retreat.

"It's her."

In that flash of recognition, Eldrin Chen immediately identified the woman.

It was Nyssa Qu. She was the human incarnation of a Seven-Colored Immortal Clam [a mythical clam demon beast whose shell radiates seven colors], with a cultivation base at the lofty Nascent Soul Great Perfection realm. Yet, against the foe behind her, she was being forced back step by step.

Eldrin Chen's Moon God Pearl and Seven-Colored Immortal Pearl were both gifts from Nyssa Qu. Now, witnessing Nyssa Qu being hunted down, he naturally would not stand by and watch her perish.

"Audacious demonic fiend, how dare you rampage within the territory of the Human Race!"

With a furious roar from Eldrin Chen, the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords swelled with the wind, instantly merging into one and cleaving towards that Blood-Robed Elder.

Seeing that Eldrin Chen's cultivation was only at the Nascent Soul, Mid Stage, the elder demon initially paid little heed, casually summoning a High Grade Demonic Treasure to block the attack.

To his surprise, the might of the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords Union was peerless under heaven. In a single clash, it tore the High Grade Demonic Treasure asunder, and the Heavenly Flame Power surged forth, incinerating it into a wisp of ash.

Only after one of his High Grade Demonic Treasure was destroyed did the Blood-Robed Elder realize something was amiss.

"The Heavenly Separated Twin Swords!"

He cast a glance at the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords and sneered coldly, "So it's you. The renowned Eldrin, the Abyssal True Lord."

"Your arrival is timely. Today, I shall send you to join that old ghost Qing!"

The Blood-Robed Elder let out a chilling laugh. From between his brows, eight crimson phantoms descended, each radiating a terrifying aura.

"Not good, it's the Blood Demon Clone [a powerful demonic technique that creates clones from one's own blood essence]!"

Eldrin Chen's heart lurched, and he instantly understood the origin of the figure before him.

The Blood Demon Clone was the signature technique of the bygone Blood Demon Ancient Ancestor. It was said that when cultivated to its ultimate pinnacle, it could manifest nine blood demon incarnations.

This Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power or technique] was the foremost among the Ten Great Pure Yin Divine Ability [supreme techniques of the Yin, or dark/cold, aspect] of the Demonic Path [the unorthodox and malevolent cultivation path]. Back then, to slay a practitioner of this method, Jiang the Sovereign Emperor did not hesitate to shatter a Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a supreme treasure of the Yang, or light/warm, aspect], its single strike piercing the Earth's Lung [a mythical vital point of the world] and creating the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [an eternal sea of flames], a conflagration that could not be extinguished for several Millennium [a period of one thousand years].

The final chapter of the ancient Blood Demon God [a powerful demonic deity] Sutra is now lost. Even the grand method cultivated by the Blood God Ancient Ancestor could only produce eight blood shadows.

Unexpectedly, the figure before him had also managed to cultivate eight blood shadows. It seemed this demon had also received the true transmission from the Blood Demon Elder Fiend. The story continues at audio-novel-dot-com.

In the span of a lightning flash, Eldrin Chen grasped the origin of his foe. His face paled dramatically as he exclaimed, "It's you, Hemlock the Bloodweaver!"

"You realize it now? Too late!"

Hemlock the Bloodweaver let out a sinister cackle. The eight blood demon incarnations surged forward, pouncing upon Eldrin Chen.

With Hemlock the Bloodweaver's cultivation at the Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a realm just below the Primordial Spirit stage], each of these eight blood demon incarnations possessed Mana [spiritual power or energy] comparable to a Nascent Soul, Mid Stage [the middle stage of the Nascent Soul realm] Demonic Cultivator [a practitioner of the demonic path].

Although they could not fully activate the Demonic Treasure [an enchanted artifact forged with demonic energy], they made up for it with sheer numbers. With eight Nascent Soul, Mid Stage Blood Demon Clone [a powerful blood magic technique that creates clones of the caster] joining forces, even a slightly weaker Nascent Soul Great Perfection powerhouse would likely meet their end.

Fortunately, Lyra Jiang had caught up by then. She immediately summoned several of her Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical treasure that has been refined and bonded with one's life force] and intercepted a few of the Blood Demon Clone.

"Young Master Eldrin, the Abyss!"

Seeing Eldrin Chen arrive to rescue her, Nyssa Qu, who had been in a desperate situation, revealed an expression of ecstatic joy.

However, she quickly regained her composure, her face changing drastically as she urgently warned, "Don't worry about me! That fiend possesses a Pure Yin Demonic Treasure [a demonic treasure of the highest Yin attribute, possessing immense destructive power]!"

"There's no need for that. We are not afraid of him."

As Eldrin Chen spoke, he channeled his Celestial Fire Mana [a cultivation art that harnesses the power of heavenly fire] to strike horizontally at the enemies. Astonishingly, with his own power alone, he forced several of the Blood Demon Clones into a steady retreat.

"None of you will escape."

Hemlock the Bloodweaver let out a cold laugh. From between his brows, a Crimson Blood Demonic Blade [a demonic blade forged from condensed blood essence] shot into the sky and slashed directly towards Nyssa Qu.

When a Pure Yin Demonic Treasure erupts with its full power, its might can truly be described as earth-shattering. If struck, not even a Nascent Soul Great Perfection cultivator like Nyssa Qu would survive; even a Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a cultivator on the verge of breaking through to the Primordial Spirit realm] powerhouse would be slain by a single blow.

Seeing Nyssa Qu in a state of extreme peril, Eldrin Chen dared not hold back. He immediately summoned and unleashed his Green Abyss Sword [a legendary sword of immense power], sending it slashing towards the foe.

In the blink of an eye, the Pure Yang Immortal Sword [a divine sword embodying the ultimate Yang principle] and the Pure Yin Demonic Treasure [a sinister artifact of absolute Yin essence] clashed in the void. Their collision erupted into a cataclysm of staggering, earth-shattering force.

Sword energies and blade auras, spanning tens of thousands of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], tore across the heavens. They nearly cleaved the entire mountain range asunder, rending the very fabric of space with crack after jagged crack.

"The Pure Yang Immortal Sword!"

Hemlock the Bloodweaver's expression shifted dramatically, a mask of grave solemnity settling upon his features.

Though his Heaven-Demon Blood-Transforming Divine Blade [a demonic blade that feeds on and transforms blood] was formidable, it could not overpower the Green Abyss Sword, a weapon equally renowned for its lethal prowess.

With no other choice, he could only channel several other Demonic Treasures and unleash his Divine Abilitys [powerful supernatural techniques]. He focused this relentless assault on Nyssa Qu, seeking to seize the moment and swiftly end her.

By now, Nyssa Qu had already sustained significant injuries. It was uncertain whether she could withstand this renewed onslaught. For the best reading experience, visit site: audio-novel.com.