Chapter 732 : Golden Wings of the Fatal Strike

"A perfect opening!"

Seizing the fleeting moment, Eldrin Chen cast aside all thoughts of holding back and unleashed his Heaven's Golden Wing Slash [a supreme movement technique that manifests wings of golden light].

In an instant, a pair of golden wings unfurled behind him with a resonant hum. With a *whoosh*, he transformed into a streak of Dao Gold [a legendary, supremely sharp and durable spiritual metal] light, crossing the vast distance to appear before the Black Crocodile Demon Emperor. His Heavenly Separated Twin Swords [a pair of peerless spiritual swords] merged into a single, devastating strike, pinning the demon emperor lifelessly upon the void itself.

How pitiful was the Black Crocodile Demon Emperor, a mighty being at the Nascent Soul Late Stage [an advanced stage of spiritual cultivation where one's soul takes nascent form]. Had he focused solely on escape, even an ordinary Nascent Soul Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of Nascent Soul cultivation] expert might not have been able to stop him.

He never anticipated that Eldrin Chen possessed the Heaven's Golden Wing Slash, enabling him to seize that lightning-fast opportunity and traverse the great distance to deliver the fatal blow.

At the very moment Eldrin Chen made his move, Lyra Jiang acted with flawless tacit understanding. She unleashed her Nine Dragon Wheel [a powerful magical artifact that manifests nine dragon spirits], managing to restrain the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor for a crucial instant.

"How dare you!"

In that single breath's time, witnessing the death of the Black Crocodile Demon Emperor, the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor erupted in fury. Unable to contain his rage, he summoned his Azure Jade Heaven-Measuring Ruler [a powerful jade ruler artifact capable of measuring and controlling space], intending to slay both Lyra Jiang and Verdant Consort.

Unfortunately for him, Eldrin Chen possessed the Heaven's Golden Wing Slash. With a single beat of his wings, he could traverse one hundred and eight thousand Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] of void. In almost the span of a breath, he had already flown to stand before the two women.

With a casual flick of his sleeve, the Green Abyss Sword [a peerless sword named for its deep, abyssal green light] within chimed sharply as it slashed down, clashing directly against the Azure Jade Heaven-Measuring Ruler. Continue your cultivation journey at audio-novel-dot-com.

"KABOOM—"

The clash between the two Pure Yang Spiritual Treasures erupted into a cataclysmic collision, cleaving the void for tens of thousands of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] around them, rending the sky with one fissure after another.

Seeing that even the Azure Jade Heaven-Measuring Ruler could not subdue Eldrin Chen, the expressions of the Gold and Silver Twin Emperors shifted slightly.

Now that the Black Crocodile Demon Emperor had fallen in battle, the peril facing the two of them would increase dramatically if the fight continued.

With this thought, the Golden Arowana Demon Emperor immediately sent a mental message to the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor: "Your Majesty, it seems we cannot secure victory over them today."

"The future is long. Would it not be wiser to wait until you have broken through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm before taking action again?"

Hearing this, the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor's pupils contracted with a flicker of icy coldness, which he instantly suppressed.

They held no advantage in today's battle. To continue fighting would likely result, at best, in mutual destruction.

Although the Gold and Silver Twin Emperors had consumed his Dragon Transformation Fruit and owed him a favor, that debt had its limits. They probably would not risk their lives fighting to the death for me.

If I refused to retreat, the Gold and Silver Twin Emperors would likely turn and leave. That would trigger a rout and lead to even greater losses.

With this thought, the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor channeled his Verdant Jade Heaven-Saber to force back the assembled cultivators, then spoke with a frigid gaze, "Eldrin, the Abyss, this Emperor has witnessed your methods today."

"In years past, you were but a minor figure. Unforeseen that you have grown into such a formidable threat. Once this Emperor breaks through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, a higher state of being] realm, I shall return to settle this score."

Having spoken, the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor led his forces in a retreat into the distance.

Watching the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor prepare to depart, the Purple Jade Demon Emperor forcibly suppressed the murderous intent in his heart.

In truth, he was loath to withdraw from this battle, for he yearned to slay Kael Chen and exact his vengeance. Yet, this was not a decision within his power to make.

Five centuries ago, he alone could make the entire Chen Clan view him as a dire enemy. Now, he feared he was far from a match for the Chen Clan.

"We've succeeded!"

Seeing the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor retreat, everyone present heaved a profound sigh of relief.

Qingci the Recluse smiled faintly, unable to contain his elation. "The Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor has wisely withdrawn. Our Myriad Ruins Continent can finally establish a firm foothold upon the shores of the Vast and Boundless Marsh."

Lingxu the Ethereal Immortal also laughed in agreement. "Indeed. By founding this new nation and continent, we who are among its pioneers shall partake in its boundless fortune and destiny. Perhaps this very fortune will grant me the chance to glimpse the realm of Nascent Soul Late Stage."

Their elation was utterly justified, for the opportunity to establish a new continent [a grand undertaking of shaping land and gathering fortune] held immense benefits for them all.

Take Lingxu the Ethereal Immortal for example. In her previous life, she was a Nascent Soul, 4th Tier cultivator. After falling in battle during the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm, her reincarnation lacked a wisp of innate primordial Qi [the foundational life-force energy present at birth], which greatly increased the difficulty of her subsequent breakthroughs.

Now, centuries had passed since she broke through to the Nascent Soul, Mid Stage, yet while Yvonne the Violet Consort, who ascended alongside her, had already cultivated to the Nascent Soul, 6th Tier, she remained at the Nascent Soul, 4th Tier. This starkly illustrated the arduousness of her current path.

With the continent's establishment now imminent, Lingxu the Ethereal Immortal could sense her Dao path [the cultivator's journey of enlightenment and power] mysteriously smoothing, becoming far more traversable.

As for Eldrin Chen, success in this endeavor would further accelerate his cultivation speed. It was not impossible that he might reach Nascent Soul Great Perfection before the next Demonic Abyss Cataclysm.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen spoke, "Let us proceed to Divine Bird Peak and see if the besieging forces have withdrawn." Access the full story on audio~novel.com.

Upon their arrival at Divine Bird Peak, they found the enemy forces encircling the peak had indeed retreated.

Nine Rivers Daoist stroked his beard with a smile. "That Primordial Savage Bull Demon Emperor possesses formidable strength, yet he also holds a healthy fear of your Chen Clan's formidable reputation."

"After exchanging fewer than ten moves with this old man and realizing he could gain no advantage, he beat a hasty retreat."

Hearing this, relieved smiles graced everyone's faces. Lilith, Mistress of Desire remarked, "It seems the establishment of this great continent may proceed even more smoothly than we had anticipated."

At the same time, within the depths of Azure Wave Lake.

The Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor gazed impassively at the assembled Demon Emperors beside him, his heart growing ever more furious the longer he dwelled on it.

In the glorious past of their Azure Wave Lake, they had boasted mighty beings like the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon and the Inscription of Sorrow Lord, all at the Nascent Soul Late Stage, and even prodigies of astonishing bloodline like the Five-Colored Heaven-Devouring Serpent.

Little did he know he had been utterly outmaneuvered by Dorian Ji back then. The Inscription of Sorrow Lord turned out to be a reincarnated disciple of Dorian Ji, and the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon was nothing but his Second Primordial Embryo [a profound technique to cultivate a second, independent spiritual body].

This affair had been a bone stuck in the throat of the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor ever since, a festering wound in his heart even after centuries, fueling his deep-seated hatred for Dorian Ji.

Now that Dorian Ji had broken through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a higher state of being], he was utterly outmatched in intellect, strategy, and raw power. All he could do was vent his vengeance upon Eldrin Chen and his allies.

Yet, after this battle, the Black Crocodile Demon Progenitor [a powerful demonic beast], whom he had painstakingly nurtured to the Nascent Soul Late Stage, had fallen once more.

As for the remaining Gold and Silver Twin Emperors, though they had only reached the Nascent Soul Late Stage after consuming his Dragon Transformation Fruit [a legendary fruit said to bestow draconic power], it was clear from today's events that their loyalty was far from assured.

With these thoughts churning within him, the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor found the storm of rage in his heart increasingly impossible to quell.

"Dorian Ji, you Abyssal Daoist!"

The Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor's heart seethed with hatred as vast as mountains and deep as the sea. In his towering rage, he shattered several precious treasures on the spot.

The Purple Jade Demon Emperor nearby, ever observant, saw that the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor's fury had not yet subsided. Seizing the opportunity, he stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, this humble one has a plan that might avenge the Black Crocodile Demon Emperor."

"Oh?"

The Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor's gaze shifted, carrying a cold edge as he asked, "Speak, then!"

The Purple Jade Demon Emperor fell silent for a long moment before finally speaking, enunciating each word with deliberate force: "Breach the Wild Goose Range Mountains."

"What did you say?!"

Everyone present paled, their expressions shifting to one of utter disbelief.

The Wild Goose Range Mountains formed the natural boundary between the Azure Wave Lake and the Myriad Ruins Continent. West of the Wild Goose Range Mountains lay the vast expanse of the Azure Wave Lake; to the east stretched the Myriad Ruins Continent.

If the Wild Goose Range Mountains were breached, the full might of the Azure Wave Lake's waters could be unleashed, utterly drowning the Myriad Ruins Continent. Continue your cultivation journey at audio-novel*com.