Chapter 708 : A Cursed Alliance Forged

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 forming their Primordial Spirit] to anchor their forces. Conversely, the Fang Clan dared not underestimate the strength of the Chen Clan, especially with Eldrin Chen wielding the Azure Abyss Sword.

Both sides understood the other was not to be trifled with. While neither feared the other, to avoid a mutually destructive conflict, they were unwilling to initiate a full-scale war at this juncture.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before speaking. "To wage total war against the Fang Clan now would likely result in grievous losses. To defeat them utterly, we must plan meticulously in advance, aiming for a single, decisive strike."

Exquisite Jiang's brow furrowed slightly. "What do you mean?" she asked.

"Have our clansmen prepare. Gather items related to the Fang Clan's True Lord [a high-ranking cultivator who has mastered their True Essence]—essence blood, birth dates and times, and the like. If those cannot be found, their daily personal effects, or even information like their names or Daoist titles will suffice."

Eldrin Chen spoke thus, his gaze turning resolute. "Collect 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." Exquisite Jiang's tone held a brief pause before she nodded in agreement. "Indeed. Since the pretense of civility is shattered, there is no need to hold back."

Eldrin Chen's expression remained placid, his words delivered with calm finality. "Let us not startle the snake in the grass prematurely. We shall save the surprise for them all at once, in due time."

With the matter settled at that, Eldrin Chen said no more on the subject.

He cast a glance over the ruins that were once the Path-Field [a field used for cultivating spiritual crops and herbs] and sighed. "The Ethereal Void Continent Branch suffered this Tribulation [a catastrophic event, often heavenly retribution or a powerful attack] because of us. From among the survivors, let us select one and nurture them to become an Infant Soul [the Nascent Soul stage, where a cultivator's spirit forms a powerful infant-like entity]." Discover more cultivation stories at audio–novel.com.

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

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

The aura in front felt somewhat familiar to Eldrin Chen, though it was exceedingly weak, clearly belonging to someone gravely wounded. The aura behind it was vicious and reeked of bloodlust, unmistakably not that of a righteous path cultivator.

"Who is being pursued?"

Seeing what appeared to be an acquaintance hunted by a Demonic Cultivator, Eldrin Chen immediately merged with his sword and shot forward, intent on lending aid.

They flew over thirty thousand Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] and quickly arrived at the scene of the conflict. A woman of peerless beauty, clad in a Seven-Colored Rainbow Attire, was desperately fleeing into the distance, relentlessly pursued by an elder in a Blood Robe.

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

"It's her."

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

This woman was none other than Nyssa Qu. She had taken human form from a Seven-Colored Immortal Clam [a mythical clam demon beast of immense spiritual power], and her cultivation had reached the Great Perfection of Infant Soul [the pinnacle stage of the Infant Soul realm]. Yet, against the enemy pursuing her, she was being forced into a steady retreat.

Both Eldrin Chen's Moon Goddess Pearl [a mystical pearl of lunar essence] and his Seven-colored Immortal Pearl [a radiant pearl of seven hues] had been gifts from Nyssa Qu. Seeing her now hunted down, he naturally would not stand by and watch her perish.

"Audacious fiend! How dare you run rampant within the territory of the Human Race!"

With a furious roar, Eldrin Chen unleashed his Celestial Abyss Twin Swords [a pair of legendary divine swords]. The blades swelled with the wind, instantly merging into one before cleaving towards the Blood Robe [a title for a demonic cultivator clad in crimson] Old Demon.

Seeing that Eldrin Chen's cultivation was merely at the Infant Soul Mid Stage [the middle stage of the Infant Soul realm], the old demon initially paid little heed. He casually summoned a Superior Grade Demonic Treasure [a top-tier enchanted artifact of demonic origin] to block the strike.

Yet, the might of the Sky-Severance Sword Union [a supreme sword technique capable of sundering the heavens] was peerless under the sky. In a single clash, it tore the Superior Grade Demonic Treasure in two. The Heavenly Flame Power [a divine ability that conjures celestial flames] surged forth, reducing the treasure to a pile of ashes.

The destruction of a Superior Grade Demonic Treasure finally alerted the Blood Robe Old Demon to the danger.

"The Celestial Abyss Twin Swords!"

He cast a glance at the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords, then sneered coldly. "So it's you. The famed Returning Abyss True Lord [a title for Eldrin Chen, meaning 'True Lord of the Returning Abyss']."

"Your arrival is most timely. Today, I shall send you to meet Verdant Seal Old Ghost [a title for a deceased patriarch]!"

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

"Disaster! Those are the Blood Demon Clone [a sinister technique that creates clones from one's own blood essence]!"

Eldrin Chen's heart clenched in alarm. In that instant, he understood the origin of the figure before him.

The Blood Demon Clone was the signature technique of the ancient Blood Demon Patriarch. It was said that when cultivated to its ultimate limit, it could manifest nine Blood Demon Avatar [powerful, semi-autonomous clones].

This Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power] ranked first among the Ten Great Pure Yin Divine Ability of the Demonic Path [the cultivation path of demons and malevolent beings]. In the past, to slay a practitioner of this method, Imperial Sovereign Jiang had been forced to shatter a Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a supreme treasure of pure yang energy]. The resulting cataclysm pierced the Earth's Lung [a vital spiritual node of the world], creating the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [an infernal sea of unquenchable flames] that burned for millennia.

The final chapter of the ancient Demon God [a powerful, malevolent deity-like being] scripture was now lost. Even the grand method cultivated by the Blood God Patriarch could only produce eight blood phantoms. Visit audio-novel.com (official site) to enjoy the complete series.

He had not expected the foe before him to also command eight phantoms. It seemed this demon had truly inherited the legacy of the Blood Demon Old Freak.

In that fleeting moment of lightning and flint, Eldrin Chen grasped the identity of his adversary. His face paled dramatically as he exclaimed, "It's you! Blood-Refining Old Demon!"

"Too late for that realization now!"

The Blood-Refining Old Demon cackled with a sinister glee. The eight Blood Demon Avatar surged forward, pouncing upon Eldrin Chen.

With the cultivation base of a Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a cultivator whose spiritual core is nearly fully formed], the Blood-Refining Old Demon commanded eight Blood Demon Avatar [manifestations of blood and demonic energy]. Each possessed power comparable to a Demonic Cultivator [a practitioner of demonic arts] at the Infant Soul Mid Stage [the middle phase of the Infant Soul realm].

Though these avatars could not wield Demonic Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts aligned with demonic energy], their sheer numbers were overwhelming. With eight Infant Soul Mid Stage Blood Demon Avatar joining forces, even a Great Power Figure [a cultivator of significant power] who had just reached the Great Perfection of Infant Soul [the peak of the Infant Soul realm] would likely meet their end.

Fortunately, Exquisite Jiang had caught up by then. She immediately summoned several of her Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [treasures bonded to a cultivator's life force and soul], intercepting a number of the Blood Demon Avatar.

"Young Master Eldrin!"

Seeing Eldrin Chen arrive to aid her, Nyssa Qu, finding hope in her desperate situation, was overcome with wild joy.

Yet, realization struck her swiftly, and her expression changed to one of alarm as she urgently warned, "Do not concern yourselves with me! That fiend possesses a Pure Lunar Demonic Treasure [a demonic artifact of immense power, forged with the essence of the supreme lunar principle]!"

"There is no need for such worry. We do not fear him."

So saying, Eldrin Chen unleashed his Heavenly Flame Magical Power [a divine ability channeling celestial flames]. He swept through the enemies, single-handedly driving back several of the Blood Demon Avatar in a relentless assault.

"None of you shall escape."

The Blood-Refining Old Demon let out a cold laugh. From between his brows, a Crimson Blood Demonic Blade [a demonic blade steeped in crimson blood essence] shot into the sky, descending with lethal intent towards Nyssa Qu.

When a Pure Lunar Demonic Treasure [a demonic artifact forged with the essence of the supreme lunar principle] unleashes its full power, its might can truly be described as earth-shattering. Should such a blow land, not even Nyssa Qu at the Great Perfection of Infant Soul [the pinnacle stage of the Infant Soul cultivation realm] would survive; even a half-step Primordial Spirit Great Power [a cultivator who has partially stepped into the Primordial Spirit realm] would be slain instantly.

Seeing Nyssa Qu in such dire peril, Eldrin Chen dared not hold anything back. He immediately summoned forth the Azure Abyss Sword [a legendary immortal sword imbued with primordial solar essence] and sent a cleaving slash towards the threat.

In that fleeting instant of lightning and sparks, the Primordial Solar Immortal Sword and the Pure Lunar Demonic Treasure clashed in the void with their full might, erupting into a cataclysmic collision of staggering proportions.

Sword energies and blade auras crisscrossed for tens of thousands of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], nearly cleaving the entire mountain range asunder. The very fabric of space was rent open, scarred by one fissure after another.

"The Primordial Solar Immortal Sword!"

Blood-Refining Old Demon [a notorious demonic cultivator who refines his power through blood sacrifice] paled, his expression shifting to one of grave solemnity.

Though his Heavenly Demon Blood-Refining Divine Blade [a divine blade empowered by the essence of a heavenly demon and refined with blood] was formidable, it could not overpower the Azure Abyss Sword, a weapon equally famed for its Slaughter [a divine ability focused on absolute destruction and killing intent].

Left with no other choice, he could only channel several other Demonic Treasure [artifacts forged with demonic energy and techniques] and unleash a barrage of Divine Ability [supernatural techniques powered by divine will and profound laws], all aimed relentlessly at Nyssa Qu, hoping to seize the moment and swiftly eliminate her.

By now, Nyssa Qu had already sustained significant injuries. It was uncertain whether she could withstand this renewed onslaught. Experience the full epic at audio-novel dot com.