Chapter 740 Divine Soul Thunder Tribulation

These 2 individuals were unknown to Eldrin, yet he truly recognized the Grand Elder of the Featherflight Pavilion.

The Grand Elder of the Featherflight Pavilion’s expression shifted slightly before he solemnly warned, “The Heavenly Crocodile Demon Emperor reigns over the Eastern Wasteland’s Ancestral River. Rumor has it his cultivation has reached the Half-Step Primordial Spirit (Cultivation Realm).”

"The 5 Venoms Young Master hails from the Southern Peaks. He is a direct disciple of the 5 Venoms Patriarch and has forged the 5 Venoms Immortal-Slaying Sword. Do not let his strikes land upon you."

In the blink of an eye, Eldrin understood the identities of these 2 individuals.

The Sky-Crocodile Demon Emperor possessed a trace of the Crocodile Ancestor's bloodline, while the 5 Venoms Young Master was the direct disciple of the current top demonic path leader—the 5 Venoms Ancient Ancestor.

The 5 Poisons Immortal-Slaying Sword was renowned as 1 of the top 3 lethal immortal swords among demonic path artifacts, rivaling even the Heavenly Demon's Immortal-Slaying Sword (Magic Treasure). That the 5 Poisons Young Master had actually refined an entire set demonstrated his formidable prowess should not be underestimated.

In that split second, the 5 Poisons Young Master let out a cold sneer and unleashed a crackling bolt of lightning towards him.

"It's the Divine Sundering Thunder!"

A thought flashed through Eldrin's mind, and he saw the divine thunder tear through the mountain-protecting formation.

As the great formation was torn asunder, the Sky Crocodile Demon Emperor let out a cold sneer. Gripping a massive blade, he charged forth and declared, "Old thief Feiyu, you gravely wounded me in the past. Today, I shall exact my vengeance!"

"I'll hold him off."

Seeing this, the True Monarch of Violet Flames decisively summoned a celestial sword and launched an assault toward the Sky Crocodile Demon Emperor.

Seeing the Purple Flame True Lord blocking the Celestial Alligator Demon Emperor, Eldrin understood he alone must deal with the remaining Venomous Young Master.

Without further pleasantries, he immediately summoned the Celestial Severance Twin Swords and engaged the 5 Poisons Young Master in battle.

The moment they crossed paths, Eldrin couldn't help but furrow his brow slightly. Though the 5 Poisons Young Master's cultivation was merely at the Great Perfection of Nascent Soul realm, his crisscrossing 5 Poisons Soul-Severing Sword technique appeared formidable enough to contend with even a Half-Step Primordial Spirit expert.

"He's a troublesome opponent."

Eldrin's brow furrowed slightly, yet he felt no overwhelming pressure.

Although the 5 Venoms Young Master's set of immortal swords was extraordinary, Eldrin was no easy mark either.

After breaking through to the 6th Tier of the Nascent Soul (Cultivation Realm), his spiritual power surged substantially once more. Though not yet comparable to a Perfected Nascent Soul cultivator, his current reserves had drawn remarkably close.

Coupled with 2 Quasi-Pure Yang Spiritual Treasures (Magic Treasure) and his formidable array of divine abilities, he managed to hold his own against the 5 Poisons Young Master.

In the blink of an eye, the 2 had exchanged nearly a 100 moves. The 5 Poisons Young Master unleashed an endless stream of techniques, yet still failed to subdue Eldrin. A grave expression flickered across his face as he sneered coldly.

“Since I, this young master, arrived in the 3 Veins Ancient Domain, I have heard of your renowned title—the Daoist of the Returning Abyss—today.”

"I had thought you were merely overrated, but seeing you today, I realize the praise was well-deserved."

As the 5 Poisons Young Master’s voice fell, he spurred the 5 Poisons God-Slaying Swords to rotate and merge as 1, transforming into a dazzling stream of 5-colored poisonous light that swept forth.

This 5 Poisons Annihilation Sword contained the 6 ultimate toxic powers of the Crimsonblood Serpent, 100-Venom Scorpion, 6-Winged Centipede, Soul-Devouring Spider, and Heaven-Swallowing Toad. Even a Half-Step Primordial Spirit (Cultivation Realm) expert would dissolve into putrid blood upon being struck.

Eldrin dared not meet the attack head-on, yet he had his own methods for dealing with such demonic creatures. With a flick of his sleeve, he summoned the 2 Polarities Treasure Lotus, then swiftly merged the Celestial Li Swords into 1 strike and launched it forward.

In an instant, the combined power of the Heavenly Separation Twin Swords clashed with the 5 Poisons God-Slaying Sword, erupting into a cataclysmic collision of forces.

The Celestial Severance Twin Swords surged with the primordial forces of Pure Yang Fire and Profound Abyssal Water, their entwined energies clashing relentlessly against the 5 supreme venoms emanating from the 5 Poisons Immortal-Slaying Sword. Yet against all odds, the twin blades held their ground without yielding an inch.

"How is this possible?"

The 5 Poisons Young Master’s face darkened drastically. Never could he have imagined that his world-renowned 5 Poisons God-Slaying Sword would fail to gain even the slightest upper hand when faced with the Sky-Sundering Twin Swords.

This was not because the 5 Venoms Immortal-Slaying Sword lacked power, but rather because Eldrin's Celestial Separation Twin Swords were amplified by 2 mysterious forces, their might increasing by no less than 50 percent.

Bolstered by the dual infusion of formidable power, Eldrin’s Heavenly Separation Twin Swords now struck with a force rivaling that of a Half-Step Primordial Spirit—how could the 5 Poisons Prince ever hope to compare?

Seeing that his signature techniques could not subdue Eldrin, the 5 Poisons Young Master realized he would likely achieve nothing here.

At that very moment, a change finally occurred on the scene. From the 9 Heavens Above (Time & Distance), a brilliant golden streak of light descended, falling into the secluded cultivation chamber like a miniature sun.

"It's done!"

Everyone’s hearts swelled with joy. The master of the Feiyu Pavilion had successfully guided his celestial soul—half the battle of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage was already won.

Next came the tribulation of heavenly lightning. Whether he could successfully transcend it or not was likely beyond the interference of these Demon Emperors and Devil Lords.

The Venomous Young Master was well aware of this fact. Without hesitation, he became the first to flee into the depths of the void, followed by the other Demon Monarchs and Devil Lords who scattered into the cosmic expanse.

At that moment, Eldrin also breathed a sigh of relief. Compared to Dorian's breakthrough into the Nascent Soul realm, this time the Pavilion Master of Feathered Wings faced no Nascent Soul obstruction in his path—the external tribulation was considerably more manageable.

Upon careful reflection, this outcome was to be expected.

Throughout the world, Great Primordial Spirit Masters are exceedingly rare. For them, the ultimate goal remains attaining immortality.

However, the more 1 obstructs the Dao, the more enemies they incur, and thus the greater the external tribulations they will face upon achieving immortality. Therefore, unless driven by personal grudges or conflicting interests, even a Primordial Spirit Dao Lord would not rashly make enemies.

After all, obstructing another's path to enlightenment is akin to murdering their parents. Should the obstruction succeed, it might be tolerable—but once it fails, 1 would inevitably earn the undying enmity of a foe sworn to vengeance. Not to mention the potential retaliation from their network of friends, family, and sect elders.

1 or 2 would be manageable, but if 1 were to engage in too many acts of Dao obstruction, even a mighty figure like the Black Dragon Ancestor—a ninth-level Nascent Soul cultivator—would likely be unable to withstand the consequences.

Getting back to the story, after the master of the Featherdrake Pavilion successfully guided his Celestial Soul, he emerged from his secluded cultivation chamber. He gave a slight nod to the assembled crowd, his expression turning solemn as he then ascended into the heavens.

At this moment, roiling tribulation clouds gathered across the firmament, layer upon layer sweeping forth as an endless sea of thunder swiftly coalesced.

Just half an hour later, the first heavenly tribulation descended from the 9 Heavens Above.

Boom—

Facing the first heavenly tribulation, the Master of Feiyu Pavilion immediately summoned several superior spirit treasures he had prepared for a long time.

A series of deafening roars echoed through the air as a blinding thunderbolt descended, instantly shattering a superior-grade spiritual treasure.

Eldrin’s heart sank at the sight. Strictly speaking, this first heavenly tribulation did not possess the full might of the Great Perfection stage of the Nascent Soul realm, yet it had still managed to destroy a superior-grade spirit treasure.

This was because the Pavilion Master of Flying Feathers feared his magical power was insufficient and was unwilling to deplete it. Instead, he chose to destroy a spirit treasure to withstand the heavenly tribulation.

From this alone, it was clear that the Pavilion Master of Featherflight's tribulation crossing was far less effortless than Dorian (Person Name)'s in the past.

Indeed, as expected, the next 2 lightning tribulations each destroyed 1 of the Pavilion Master's superior spiritual treasures.

The fourth heavenly tribulation struck, forcing the Flying Feather Pavilion Master to expend vital energy while simultaneously summoning 2 spiritual treasures for defense.

By the time the sixth heavenly tribulation concluded, the master of Feiyu Pavilion had already destroyed 9 superior-grade spirit treasures and expended nearly half of his magical power.

As the seventh heavenly tribulation was still brewing, the master of the Feather Flight Pavilion seized the chance to swallow an elixir and restore his magical power. A faint unease settled in Eldrin’s heart.

"The final 3 heavenly tribulations all contained divine soul power. With only the 5 Directions Treasure Flags, could he withstand them?"