Chapter 704 Decisive Kill

As the woman recounted the events, everyone soon understood the whole story from beginning to end.

To put it bluntly, after the death of the Patriarch of the Nie Clan, the clan lost its Nascent Soul True Lord to guard them, becoming a coveted prize in the eyes of many.

However, given that Patriarch Nie, the sole remaining Nascent Soul expert of the clan, had fallen in battle, Eldrin (Person Name) and several other Nascent Soul grandmasters had warned the surrounding immortal clans against taking action against the Nie family. This was the only reason the Nie family had managed to survive to this day.

Little did he expect to encounter Fang Tianji, who coveted the Western Extremity Magnetic Peak. In a single night, he slaughtered the entire Nie family. Only Nie Linxi, who had been traveling abroad and received a timely warning, narrowly escaped with his life.

After that, Nie Linxi wanted to seek justice from someone in power. Unfortunately, she was merely a Golden Core, Early Stage (Cultivation Realm) cultivator—she barely knew any Nascent Soul Realm masters, let alone find someone who could uphold her cause.

Fortunately, she had inadvertently learned that a great number of True Monarchs would gather at the Heaven's Spine Mountains (Location) for an exchange assembly. Thus, she ventured to this place, hoping to find these esteemed True Monarchs and plead the Nie family's unjust cause.

Yet she was merely at the Golden Core, Early Stage (Cultivation Realm), and knew not a single soul in the Vast Radiance Peak. When she discovered that Fang Tianji (Person Name) had also arrived, she grew even more reluctant to speak.

Just as the Trading Fair was about to conclude and she was nearing despair, Ethan Chen's magical duel with Fang Tianji unexpectedly exposed the Western Extreme Magnetic Peak.

Now, seeing Eldrin take the Western Pole Magnetic Peak and seemingly prepared to champion the Nie Clan’s cause, she finally mustered the courage to voice her grievances on the spot.

After learning the whole story, Eldrin gazed coldly at Fang Tianji and said, "Do you have anything to say for yourself?"

"Hahaha!"

Seeing that he could no longer evade responsibility, Fang Tianji ceased his concealment and laughed maniacally, "This young master was merely passing through Jiuquan Province. Who would have thought that a mere Golden Core clan would possess such a priceless treasure? This is undoubtedly fate’s design for me."

"Eldrin, return this item to me at once. Out of respect for your considerable reputation, I shall let this matter rest," declared the young master.

"So you admit it!"

Eldrin spoke with an understated tone, the killing intent in his gaze barely concealed.

Sensing his killing intent in an instant, Fang Tianji felt his heart skip a beat as an inexplicable, lethal aura surged toward him.

Seeing the cold gleam in Eldrin’s eyes, he immediately panicked but quickly feigned composure, declaring, “My Fang family is a branch of the Primordial Spirit lineage, and I carry the bloodline of the Primordial Spirit.”

"Even if you are a peerless True Monarch, you cannot lay a hand on me. Otherwise, my Fang Family will never let you get away with it."

Seeing this, the 9 Rivers Taoist nearby sent a voice transmission to Eldrin (Person Name), "This Fang Tianji is not worth mentioning, but that Fang Xuan might be troublesome. Perhaps we should spare his life."

"Spare him? Would that honor Fellow Cultivator Nie who fell in battle? Would that honor the tens of thousands of cultivators who perished in the great calamity?"

Eldrin spoke with an air of detached calm, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss in his hand ringing sharply as it unsheathed, its edge radiating an unrivalled sharpness as it swept toward Fang Tianji.

Fang Tianji was merely at the first level of the Nascent Soul stage. Even at his peak, such a figure could not withstand 3 strikes from Eldrin (Person Name), let alone now when his magical power had already been depleted.

In but a single encounter, Fang Tianji was slain on the spot, his physical form and Nascent Soul utterly incinerated into calamity ashes by the celestial fire mana.

Until his dying breath, Fang Tianji wore an expression of utter disbelief. He could never have imagined that Eldrin would slay him over a mere Golden Core immortal clan.

The 3 Fire Phoenix Demon Emperors immediately attempted a hasty escape, but the assembled experts had no intention of letting them flee.

Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) immediately summoned the Sea-Calming Pearl (Magic Treasure), vanquishing them all atop the Magnanimous Peak in merely 3 moves.

Watching Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) slay the Fire Luan Demon Emperor, Eldrin (Person Name) narrowed his eyes slightly and shook his head. "Brother Dinghai, you shouldn't have intervened."

Maris the Sea Steader truly should not have intervened in this battle, for his cultivation had already reached the Half-Step Primordial Spirit realm. At any moment, he could summon his Heavenly Soul to assail the Primordial Spirit.

By slaying 3 Fire Luan Demon Emperors this time, I have thoroughly offended Fang Xuan(Person Name). When I face the Divine Soul Heavenly Tribulation in the future, this will likely add unforeseen complications to the ordeal.

In contrast, Eldrin (Person Name) acted with less restraint, as he was still a considerable distance from the Nascent Soul Realm and need not worry about the Nascent Soul Tribulation for now.

Moreover, with the Ji Clan Immortals as his backing, he was a figure with substantial connections—hardly someone without protection.

Although the Fang Immortal Clan (Organization) of the 3 Veins Ancient Domain claims to be a branch of the Primordial Spirit lineage, the 2 factions separated nearly a 1000 years ago and can now be considered entirely distinct immortal clans.

Most of the founding elders from the clan division back then have likely returned to dust, and it's hard to say how much goodwill remains among their descendants.

The relationship between them was likely far less intimate than that between Eldrin and his wife with Dorian.

To expect the Fang Clan of the Central Ancestral Domain to antagonize Dorian over a mere Nascent Soul, Early Stage cultivator was nothing short of delusional.

Unless Fang Xuan was killed, this clan leader who had lived for thousands of years might still have some connections in the Central Ancestral Domain. Only then could it possibly draw the attention of the Primordial Immortal Clan.

To get back to the main point, Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) heard Eldrin (Person Name)'s words but smiled and said, "Though Fang Xuan's character leaves much to be desired, his strength is far from simple."

"If I join forces with you, he'll have to think twice before seeking revenge."

Hearing this, Eldrin was visibly moved and said, "Thank you, Brother Dinghai."

Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) neither confirmed nor denied it, merely smiling as he said, "By standing up for the Nie family, you've proven yourself to be a reliable friend."

"Compared to the privilege of befriending you, offending a mere Fang Xuan truly amounts to little consequence."

Eldrin smiled faintly and said, "Then I shall befriend you."

"Ha ha ha."

The 2 exchanged a glance, a faint smile blooming in their hearts.

On the path of the Great Dao, many cultivators focus solely on themselves. The more prodigious 1's talents, the more difficult it becomes to find a Dao companion who can walk alongside them in mutual support.

Both of them possessed the potential to cultivate a primordial spirit. If they could support each other in the future, it might prove to be of great assistance to 1 another.

Just then, Nie Linxi stepped forward, kowtowing repeatedly to the group as she said, "My deepest gratitude to you, Elders, for avenging my Nie family. This junior kowtows in thanks, offering gratitude on behalf of the wronged souls of my Nie clan."

"There's no need for such formalities. Follow me."

Eldrin helped him to his feet and led him into the grand hall.

Several True Monarchs were seated in the grand hall. Eldrin gazed at the Western Pole Magnetic Peak in his hand and sighed, "Brother Nie was truly a heroic figure of his generation. Who could have foreseen his clan would suffer such calamity after his passing?"

"This scheme of fate truly deserves death!"

Lyra's gaze turned icy cold, but she quickly reined in the frostiness as she looked at Eldrin (Person Name). "Take this Western Pole Magnetic Peak," she said, "but where do you plan to go from here?"

"I... I truly do not know, Esteemed Senior."

Nie Linxi’s voice choked with emotion as she spoke. The thought that the Nie Clan had been completely wiped out stirred a profound sense of helplessness in her heart.

Seeing this, Eldrin (Person Name) spoke up, "You're merely at the Golden Core realm. The Western Polar Magnetic Peak is a treasure even Nascent Soul True Monarchs would kill for. Keeping it on you would only invite disaster like a commoner clutching a priceless jade."

"Out of respect for Clan Leader Nie, we can offer you temporary shelter. Once you break through to the Nascent Soul Realm, you may freely choose whether to stay or leave."

"How about it?"