Chapter 684 : Heavenly Demons and Divine Formation

Three days later, the great army advanced westward, arriving before the battlefield almost imperceptibly.

When Eldrin Chen charged into the fray, he found the great battle at Nine Heavens Above had already erupted in full force.

A sky-obscuring Vermilion Bird True Spirit [a divine manifestation of the mythical Vermilion Bird], a White Tiger True Spirit [a divine manifestation of the mythical White Tiger] brimming with murderous aura, and the three supreme combatants led by Nine Abyss Path Lord were already locked in a bloody struggle against four Outer Realm Heavenly Demon [powerful demons from beyond this realm].

"Form the formation! Lend our strength to the Path Lord [a supreme master who has comprehended a Great Path of cultivation]!"

Aboard the fleet, Eldrin Chen commanded the cultivators to activate the Myriad Immortals Demon-Subduing Grand Formation [a grand battle array designed to suppress demonic forces], seeking to aid Nine Abyss Path Lord.

Watching the Myriad Immortals Demon-Subduing Grand Formation surge towards him, a horned Outer Realm Heavenly Demon sneered coldly, his voice dripping with boundless killing intent. "A swarm of ants dares to interfere in a battle of Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a high-level cultivator, representing immense power] cultivators?"

"Overestimating your own strength."

With that contemptuous laugh, the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon raised his hand and hurled down a massive Obsidian Gold Great Halberd [a polearm forged from dark, mystical gold].

A single blow was all it took. The Formation [a structured arrangement that pools the cultivators' power], fueled by the combined spiritual energy of countless cultivators, was utterly shattered, exploding into a devastating shockwave.

Not stopping there, the residual force from that halberd strike pierced through several Fifth Rank Treasure Ship [powerful enchanted vessels], reducing them to nothing but drifting ash. Your portal to cultivation novels: audio_novel.com.

"Brother Eldrin!"

"My husband..."

In a single Ksana-time [an infinitesimal unit of time], agonized screams filled the air. Eldrin Chen swept his gaze across the surroundings.

Amidst the shattered wreckage of the Treasure Ship, from the Infant Soul Great Power [a cultivator who has formed their Infant Soul, a powerful stage of spiritual development] at the top to the Vital Essence Refinement Minor Cultivator [a novice cultivator in the foundational stage of refining their life force] at the bottom, almost none had survived.

Furthermore, over thirty percent of the cultivators powering the Myriad Immortals Demon-Subduing Grand Formation [a grand defensive formation designed to suppress demonic forces] perished instantly, their very bodies exploding into clouds of bloody mist.

This was the first time in Eldrin Chen's life he had witnessed a war of such brutal cruelty. It was merely a single, casual strike from the enemy, yet before his eyes, countless tragedies had unfolded—families torn apart, wives separated from husbands, children from parents, and entire clans utterly extinguished.

"Aaaah! Kill! Kill them all!"

A Golden Core True Person [a cultivator who has condensed a Golden Core, the crystallization of their power] went mad with grief, charging with boundless hatred towards the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon [a powerful demonic entity from beyond this world]. Yet, before he could even close within a thousand Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], a mere wisp of the demon's killing intent shredded him into nothingness.

For low-level cultivators to oppose a Primordial Spirit Supreme Power [a supreme cultivator who has awakened their Primordial Spirit, nearing immortality] was akin to an ant challenging a being on the cusp of godhood. Even throwing their lives away could only consume a minuscule, insignificant fraction of such a being's power.

Seeing the crowd still daring to charge, the Heavenly Demon sneered coldly. "A swarm of insects. You have provoked my wrath."

That Heavenly Demon [a powerful entity born from negative energies and desires] sneered and swung its Great Halberd, like an enraged deity swatting an anthill, intent on obliterating the entire nest with a single blow.

Whether it was Vital Essence Refinement [the foundational stage of cultivation, refining one's life force] or Golden Core [the stage where a cultivator condenses their spiritual power into a solid core], there was no difference before this strike. Even an Infant Soul True Lord [a cultivator whose nascent soul has matured and gained a measure of divinity] was merely a slightly larger insect.

As the celestial halberd cleaved through the heavens, seven or eight Treasure Ship [massive, enchanted vessels used for warfare and transport] capable of unleashing power equivalent to the Infant Soul Late Stage were shattered one after another. Several Infant Soul True Lord were pulverized into dust.

The assembled cultivators were stunned, utterly unprepared for the battle to unfold in such a manner.

The disparity between the two sides was as vast as a chasm. Even a Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a cultivator on the verge of forming their primordial spirit, the true spiritual essence] was like a slightly older child, with almost no hope of defying the heavens and slaying a god.

"Aaaargh—!"

A wretched scream pierced the air. Eldrin Chen watched as the Treasure Ship of the Heavenly Reed Sect exploded. The Heavenly Reed Sect Master, whose cultivation had reached the Infant Soul Late Stage, tried to block with his Earthfire Profound Crystal Sword [a sword forged from a rare crystal born of earth and fire]. Yet, in an instant, both man and sword were reduced to ashes, falling on the spot.

Only a wisp of his remnant soul managed to escape, having actually employed the Nirvana Tribulation Transmigration Art [a forbidden art that allows a cultivator's soul to escape death by undergoing a tribulation and reincarnating] to undergo a tribulation and flee.

"Brother Tianlu!"

Eldrin Chen's eyes burned crimson, his expression one of utter madness as he roared, "Everyone, attack now!"

The Outer Realm Demon God [a powerful entity from beyond the known realms] moved with terrifying swiftness. Before anyone could even react, devastating losses had already been inflicted upon their ranks.

In that critical moment, all thoughts of holding back vanished. Vast Righteousness True Lord unleashed his Vast Righteousness Heaven Sword, Sea-Calmer Path Master hurled his Sea-Calmer Divine Pearl [a divine pearl with the power to calm turbulent seas], and Master of Featherflight Pavilion activated his Five Directions Treasure Flags [a set of five enchanted banners]. One supreme treasure after another surged towards the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon [a celestial-grade demon from the outer realms].

Yet, the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon showed not a shred of fear. It gathered its supreme Demonic Path [a cultivation method aligned with demonic energies] Arcane Power [profound mystical energy] into a single, unstoppable force. The Demonic Treasure [an artifact forged with demonic power] it wielded carried an aura of absolute, crushing dominance.

A Primordial Spirit Demonic Cultivator [a demonic cultivator who has reached the Primordial Spirit realm] had taken the field personally. Armed with nothing but a single halberd, it stood alone against foes from all directions. From its very first move, an overwhelming, invincible momentum radiated from its form.

The Obsidian Gold Celestial Halberd [a halberd forged from dark gold with celestial properties] was a blur of motion. It first batted away the Vast Righteousness Heaven Sword, then in a sweeping follow-through, sent the Sea-Calmer Divine Pearl flying. Its arc continued, crashing directly into the Five Directions Treasure Flags. With a sound of tearing power, it cleaved through the formation, shattering one of the five Treasure Flag [magical banner] on the spot.

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With one-fifth of his Lifebound Magical Treasure [a magical artifact bound to its user's life force and soul] destroyed, Master of Featherflight Pavilion was sent reeling through the air, blood spraying from his mouth. He had suffered a wound of unprecedented severity.

But the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon showed no mercy, pressing its advantage ruthlessly. Gathering its magical power once more, it launched a horizontal strike aimed directly at the grievously wounded Master of Featherflight Pavilion, clearly intent on delivering a final, killing blow.

At this moment of life and death, the master of the Mysterious Void Pavilion desperately activated a Violet Heaven Divine Thunder [a talisman that summons violet heavenly thunder] talisman, hurling its power forward. Yet, in the span of a single breath, a demonic mark on the Heavenly Demon's forehead split open, releasing a beam of baleful light that instantly obliterated the talisman's attack.

"Mysterious Void Path Master!"

Witnessing the demise of Mysterious Void Path Master, a wave of utter despair washed over Eldrin Chen. He desperately sought an opening to deliver a fatal blow to their foe.

Yet, the enemy's movements were so swift they bordered on the intangible. Even if he poured every last drop of his spiritual power and mental focus into unleashing the Verdant Void Sword, he held no certainty he could even graze his opponent.

Sea-Calmer Path Master's face turned ashen, a look of profound defeat settling upon him. "The Nine Nether Abyssal Immortal-Slaying Demonic Eye," he uttered hoarsely. "Our assailant is the Nine Nether Abyssal Demonic Dragon Emperor."

Terror gripped the hearts of all present. The Nine Nether Abyssal Demonic Dragon Emperor had forged his infamous reputation two millennia ago, even then reigning as the undisputed supreme expert among the Fiend Race's Infant Soul cultivators. Now, having ascended to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm where one's spiritual core becomes a Primordial Spirit], how could they possibly stand against him?

In truth, any being capable of breaking through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] was, without exception, a peerless prodigy who had once been nearly invincible under the heavens. Even the rare few who ascended with a foundation in the Earthly Path Infant Soul cultivation art invariably possessed astonishing, extraordinary talents.

Such an entity would have been their equal, if not superior, even before their breakthrough. After ascension, they were utterly beyond the league of mere Infant Soul cultivators. Moreover, the Nine Nether Abyssal Demonic Dragon Emperor was likely a formidable power even among those at the Primordial Spirit Early Stage.

This battle had been doomed from the very first clash. They had grievously underestimated the might of a Primordial Spirit Supreme Power.

"Human Race prodigies! Today, I shall reap you all!"

The Nine Nether Abyssal Demonic Dragon Emperor roared with maniacal laughter, his celestial halberd sweeping forth with an aura of invincibility to crush all who stood before him.

This was a Middle-Grade Pure Lunar Demonic Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact of the lunar and demonic affinity]. With a single strike, it overwhelmed all opposition. Even supreme treasures like the Vast Righteousness Heaven Sword and the Sea-Calmer Divine Pearl, which were of the Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure grade, could not withstand its fury.

With an aura of invincible might, he once again cleaved towards the Master of Featherflight Pavilion, clearly intent on defeating his foes one by one.

At this critical juncture, Eldrin Chen could only grit his teeth and unleash the Azure Abyss Sword. With a resonant *clang* imbued with peerless killing intent, the blade swept towards the wielder of the obsidian demonic halberd who sought to aid the Master of Featherflight Pavilion.

Yet, upon the very first clash, the Azure Abyss Sword was sent flying back. The residual force of the blow swept over Eldrin Chen, causing him to cough blood and be blasted back for thousands of Li-lengths, suffering a grievous and terrifying wound.

This outcome was only because Eldrin Chen had cultivated the Five Thunders Body Tempering Great Art for many years, granting him a physical body several times more robust than even a half-step Primordial Spirit Great Power [a cultivator whose spiritual core has begun its final transformation]. An ordinary Infant Soul Mid Stage cultivator would likely have been reduced to a mist of blood by the backlash.

After deflecting the Azure Abyss Sword with a single strike, the heavenly halberd's remaining momentum proved unstoppable. It instantly shattered the Master of Featherflight Pavilion into fragments.

Fortunately, the Master of Featherflight Pavilion possessed numerous treasures. Among them was a life-preserving ultimate treasure, the Life-Substitution Puppet [a mystical doll that can absorb a fatal blow in place of its owner]. At the crucial moment, it intercepted the lethal strike, teleporting his Infant Soul [the nascent spiritual form of a high-level cultivator] to an unknown location countless tens of thousands of Li-lengths away in the void.

And with that, the void fell into utter silence.

All who witnessed the battle were struck with awe. An unprecedented sense of despair and the notion of an invincible foe surged into the hearts of every onlooker. For the best reading experience, visit audi novel.com.