Chapter 681 Kill the Garluo Devil Lord

In that very instant, an unparalleled sword radiance trembled within Eldrin’s sleeve, releasing a wisp of crystalline killing intent.

This startled Eldrin (Person Name), and he couldn’t help but ask, “Senior.”

Jialou!

The sword intent of the Green Abyss Sword (Magic Treasure) instantly receded as he uttered just 2 words.

Eldrin’s brow furrowed slightly at these words, his gaze shifting toward the Galou Heaven-Demon Phantom hovering high in the void.

He understood why the Green Abyss Sword (Magic Treasure) was radiating killing intent. In the battle of old, Daoist Lord Qingyuan had fallen by the hand of the Garuda Heavenly Demon, and the Green Abyss Sword (Magic Treasure) had been shattered in that very confrontation.

Who would have thought that after thousands of years, this Garuda Heavenly Demon would actually cultivate to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm)? Even a single Heavenly Demon Phantom left behind by him now possessed combat power rivaling a Primordial Spirit.

With this thought, Eldrin transmitted a voice message to the Green Abyss Sword: "Set your mind at ease, Elder. Since this Demon Lord Garo possesses the protection of the Garo Dharmakaya, he must have deep ties to the Garuda Heavenly Demon. Today, we shall keep him here as interest."

"Agreed."

Green Abyss Sword (Magic Treasure) remarked indifferently, a thread of killing intent growing ever more resolute.

Meanwhile, the battle in the heavens had reached its zenith.

The Naga Demon Lord wielded the Heavenly Demon's Immortal-Slaying Sword (Magic Treasure) while summoning his Heavenly Demon Avatar to strike down all foes. Astonishingly, he single-handedly withstood the combined assault of 3 supreme treasures: the Sea-Calming Divine Pearl, the Boundless Heaven Sword, and the 5 Directions Treasure Banner.

Especially that day, the demonic manifestation was almost like a primordial demon of the Nascent Soul realm incarnate, actually suppressing everyone single-handedly until they could scarcely breathe.

Seeing the situation turn dire, Elder Xuanxu’s expression shifted abruptly, his pupils contracting sharply. Without hesitation, he summoned a violet-gold spirit talisman and hurled it directly toward the Heavenly Demon Manifestation.

This talisman, known as the Violet Gold Divine Thunder Talisman, is a sixth-grade treasure talisman forged by Patriarch Zixiao, the Great Elder of the Lin Clan from the Eastern Barren Holy Land. It can summon Violet Heaven Divine Thunder to strike powerful foes and possesses exceptional efficacy in suppressing demonic cultivators.

But when this talisman transformed into a bolt of violet celestial thunder, it crashed down with earth-shaking force. Amidst the roaring lightning and peals of thunder, it struck directly at the Demonic Avatar of the Heavens. In a stunning turn, the blow dimmed the avatar’s radiant glow by a full 30 percent.

"Brother Xuanxu, what a fine treasure you have."

Seeing this, Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) hastily channeled more power into the Sea-Calming Pearl (Magic Treasure), intensifying his assault. He exclaimed with fervent delight, "The Demonic Avatar of Heaven cannot be sustained for long! Strike now, swiftly!"

Hearing this, everyone immediately took action. This Demonic Avatar was but a 1-time incarnation, with its magical power being its greatest weakness, utterly incapable of sustaining Soul Formation combat prowess for long.

At this moment, the unparalleled assault of the Heavenly Demon Manifestation was thwarted. Demon Lord Jialuo found himself momentarily unable to break through the encirclement, unexpectedly plunged into a grueling battle.

大战持续了足足一天一夜，那伽罗魔君眼看使尽了浑身解数还无法破开封锁，不由露出了几分焦急之色。

Seeing the situation turning dire, the Demon Lord Nagaro glanced at his Demonic Dharma Idol and realized that escaping with his life would require exhausting nearly all of his resources.

With this thought, he gritted his teeth and activated the Heaven Devil Dharma Idol, determined to unleash it regardless of all attacks and begin anew.

The Heaven-Devouring Demonic Avatar endured a direct strike from the Primordial Heaven Sword, sustaining grievous wounds, yet defiantly charged toward the void enveloped by the 5 Directions Divine Banners.

"Don't let him get away."

The expressions of the several great powers present shifted drastically. Once the Heavenly Demon Phantom unleashed its full assault, it would inevitably tear through the formation completely.

Although the 5 Directions Sacred Banner possessed 70 to 80 percent of the power of a Pure Yang Spirit Treasure, it was still insufficient to withstand such a desperate, all-out attack.

In that fleeting moment of a spark’s flash, Elder Xuanxu (Person Name) could no longer afford to worry about the toll on his treasures. For the second time, he summoned the Violet Heaven Divine Thunder (Magic Treasure) and unleashed it downward.

This Violet Firmament Divine Thunder Talisman could be activated 3 times. To obtain it, Daoist Xuanxu had not only paid an enormous price but also incurred a monumental favor from the Violet Firmament Dao Lord.

At this moment, to slay the demonic path's nascent soul seed, Eldrin (Person Name), he could no longer afford to treasure the artifact in his hand. Without hesitation, he summoned the Violet Heaven Divine Thunder (Magic Treasure) once more, unleashing it from above.

But then, the Violet Heaven Divine Thunder crashed down with overwhelming force, striking directly upon the Demonic Avatar.

Though that celestial demon manifestation was astonishingly powerful, it was ultimately but a mere projection. Already weakened by the strike of the Haoran Heavenly Sword, it now faced the bombardment of Violet Heaven Divine Thunder. In an instant, it erupted into a cataclysmic explosion of unimaginable intensity.

A peerless shockwave tore through the void, striking the 5 Directions Treasure Flags until their radiance dimmed. The sealed space itself began to tremble uncontrollably.

"Slay—"

In that very instant, Demon Lord Nagara's pupils abruptly dilated. The Heavenly Demon's Immortal-Slaying Sword (Magic Treasure) in his grasp erupted with a peerless sword radiance, tearing through the 5 Directions Banner Formation with indomitable force.

"Hahaha—"

Watching the formation being torn open, the Galo Demon Lord let out a maniacal laugh. Once free from this 5 Directions Treasure Banner Formation, he would be like a fish leaping in the vast sky or a bird soaring over the boundless sea. Without a Half-Step Primordial Spirit (Cultivation Realm) to block his path, who could possibly stop him?

But at that very moment, Eldrin, who had long been prepared, snapped his eyes wide open and cast a gaze of unparalleled killing intent toward Demon Lord Galo.

"Clang—"

一道无与伦比的青色剑光，在天火法力的加持之下，带着不可一世的力量对着伽罗魔君斩了过去。

In an instant, the heavens and earth fell silent, and all things lost their color.

That flash of sword light had already become the hue of eternity.

The full-force strike of the Green Abyss Sword (Magic Treasure), augmented by the secret heavenly fire power that only a Primordial Spirit Dao Lord could wield, shook the heavens and earth, moving both gods and ghosts to tears the very instant Eldrin (Person Name) unleashed his blade.

The Demon Lord Nagara had just broken through the formation, barely catching his breath, when a sword glare shot before his eyes, instantly shredding his physical body into fragments.

Even his Nascent Soul was incinerated by the boundless heavenly flames, leaving only a wisp of remnant soul clinging to the Heavenly Demon's Immortal-Slaying Sword (Magic Treasure). Carrying its indomitable ferocity, it soared into the boundless depths of the void.

"Dead?"

It took a long moment before everyone snapped back to their senses.

Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) cast a glance at Eldrin (Person Name), then couldn't resist stealing a deeper look at the Green Abyss Sword (Magic Treasure). Cupping his hands in salute, he said, "Thanks to your impeccable timing, fellow cultivator. Otherwise, he might truly have escaped."

"Yes, yes."

Everyone’s faces lit up with delight, and the Master of the Feathersoar Pavilion spoke with unusual courtesy, "I never imagined you’d encounter such a rare stroke of fortune, Fellow Daoist. It truly fills the rest of us with boundless envy."

Magnus the Virtuous Lord also gave a nod toward Eldrin and remarked, "Pity we couldn't secure the Heavenly Demon's Immortal-Slaying Sword. Otherwise, this battle would have been a thoroughly complete victory."

Everyone sighed in regret upon hearing this, for that Heavenly Demon's Immortal-Slaying Sword (Magic Treasure) was a pure Yin-aligned demonic treasure of the highest order.

The crafting method of this demonic treasure is not as malevolent as ordinary ones. It involves refining sixth-rank precious metal and sealing within it the soul of a heavenly demon.

If we could seize it, perhaps the Dao Lords of the Central Ancestral Domain might be able to transform it into a righteous magical treasure.

At this thought, Eldrin sighed as well, "That wretched creature still retains a wisp of remnant soul. If it has practiced the Art of Reincarnation Tribulation, there might still be a sliver of hope for it to undergo tribulation rebirth in the future."

"Set your mind at ease. Slaying this demon is already the greatest victory we could have achieved."

"Now is not the time for lengthy discussions," said Elder Xuanxu, casting a glance at the battlefield beneath his feet. "Let us first crush the demonic legion."