Chapter 731 : Anchoring the Continent's Fortune

A month's time passed in the blink of an eye, and the day to establish the great continent finally arrived.

Eldrin Chen and the other Infant Soul cultivators gathered on Verdant Lotus Isle, their expressions slightly grave as they gazed upon the Continent-Suppressing Stele before them.

Kael Chen, standing to the side, glanced at the assembled group before speaking to Eldrin Chen with a serious tone. "All the stabilizing artifacts for the continent have been placed. We await only the descent of the Continent-Suppressing Stele to anchor the Fortune [the metaphysical luck and destiny of a land and its people] of Myriad Ruins Province."

"Then let us begin."

With Eldrin Chen's words, he personally joined forces with the others to activate the Formation [a complex array of energy channels and symbols used to harness and direct power], guiding the massive Continent-Suppressing Stele to descend.

As the stele settled into place, Eldrin Chen did not relax. Instead, his expression grew even more solemn.

For after the stele's descent, the hundreds of millions of Human Race inhabitants of Myriad Ruins Province would need to offer incense and prayers for seven full years. Only then would the Fortune of the province be truly and permanently stabilized.

After those seven years, when the Continent-Suppressing Stele became fully linked with the Fortune of Myriad Ruins Province, it would not only secure the destiny of its people but also suppress natural disasters and calamities, drastically reducing their likelihood. Only then could Myriad Ruins Province truly be said to have succeeded in establishing itself as a continent.

Yet during this critical period, it was unlikely that the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor would stand idly by and allow them to complete this final step.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen clasped his hands and addressed Nine Rivers Path Master. "By my reckoning, the demonic forces should already be making their move." Access the full story on audio–novel.com.

"I would trouble Nine Rivers to lead several fellow Daoists to Divine Bird Peak and intercept Primordial Era Savage Ox and the other Demon Race forces for us."

"Very well, leave this matter to us."

Nine Rivers Path Master cupped his hands in acknowledgment, then immediately departed for Divine Bird Peak via a Teleportation Formation [a magical array that allows instantaneous travel over vast distances].

Watching him leave, Eldrin Chen felt a slight sense of relief. The group heading to Divine Bird Peak included not only Nine Rivers Path Master but also several cultivators at the Infant Soul Early Stage [the initial phase of the Primordial Spirit cultivation stage]. They should have no problem holding off Primordial Era Savage Ox and the other Demon Race members.

For them, the most troublesome opponent remained the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor.

Not long after the defenders of Verdant Lotus Isle deployed the Continent-Suppressing Stele [a massive enchanted monument capable of stabilizing a landmass], several sky-obscuring figures appeared at the distant horizon, striding through the void.

Over a dozen Demon Emperor [powerful rulers of demonkind] arrived. Leading them, besides the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor, were Violet Jade Demon Emperor, the Gold and Silver Emperors, and the Black Crocodile Demon Emperor—four beings at the Infant Soul Late Stage [the advanced phase of the Primordial Spirit cultivation stage].

The Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor soared forward, his pupils glinting with cold intent. "Returning Abyss Path Master, you are merely at the Infant Soul Mid Stage [the intermediate phase of the Primordial Spirit cultivation stage], yet you dare to obstruct this Emperor's claim to establish a continent within my domain? You truly have no regard for your own life."

"So be it. This Emperor shall seize this opportunity to reclaim the old lands."

Eldrin Chen offered no rebuttal, his expression merely growing more solemn as he surveyed the formidable assembly before him.

Seeing that everyone seemed somewhat apprehensive of the formidable reputation of the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor, Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before finally declaring, "We three shall hold off that Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor. The remaining Infant Soul Demon Emperors will be left to the rest of you."

"Agreed."

The group nodded in unison and seized the moment to launch their attacks.

As battle erupted, Eldrin Chen, Exquisite Jiang, and Verdant Consort immediately took action. They summoned their Immortal Swords and unleashed a barrage of strikes directly at the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor.

Meanwhile, Immortal Maiden Six Desires, whose cultivation base was exceptionally powerful, engaged the Violet Jade Demon Emperor who was also at the Great Perfection of Infant Soul. Exquisite Jiang's Second Primordial Embryo [a powerful spiritual clone or avatar] stepped forward alone to intercept the Black Crocodile Demon Emperor.

Although the remaining Gold and Silver Emperors had only recently broken through to the Infant Soul Late Stage, their spiritual energies were perfectly complementary. Fighting in tandem, their combined combat power astonishingly approached the level of Great Perfection of Infant Soul.

Fortunately, this battle was not lacking in prodigies. Kael Chen possessed combat strength not inferior to the Infant Soul Late Stage. Path Master Unreal, Lila, and Violet Consort Yan were all prodigies who had formed a Heavenly Path Infant Soul [an Infant Soul of exceptional quality and potential].

Among them, Violet Consort Yan, blessed with a Heavenly Spiritual Root [a supreme-grade innate talent for cultivation], had progressed with godly speed. Her cultivation had now soared to the Infant Soul 6th Tier, and her spiritual energy was not far behind that of the Infant Soul 7th Tier. Her sole weakness was that her single Spiritual Root and her Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical artifact bound to one's life and soul] were slightly less refined.

All four wielded Superior Spiritual Treasures in hand, making their strength truly formidable. Joining forces, they managed to hold their ground against the Gold and Silver Emperors.

As for Eldrin Chen and his two companions battling the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor alone—each possessed a foundation worthy of being called Great Encompassing Infant Soul [an Infant Soul of vast and profound quality]. Their spiritual energy was immensely potent and profound. Bolstered by their Arcane Power [a profound and mysterious form of power], the very quality of their energy far surpassed even that of the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor.

Such astonishing foundational strength, coupled with their formidable array of Spiritual Treasure and Divine Ability [supernatural powers and techniques], rendered the trio exceptionally powerful. They had already exchanged over thirty moves, yet victory remained elusive for either side.

"Damnation!"

The Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor [a powerful draconic demon lord] seethed with fury. He could scarcely believe that his Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a realm just below the Primordial Spirit stage] combat prowess was insufficient to subdue three mere Infant Soul Mid Stage [mid-stage cultivators of the Infant Soul realm] cultivators. The situation defied all reason.

Enraged, the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor expelled a cyan Heavenly Blade [a divine-grade blade] from his maw, bringing it down in a devastating cleave aimed directly at Eldrin Chen.

"Beware!"

Verdant Consort cried out a warning and swiftly summoned her Yellow Gold Glazed Armor [a suit of enchanted golden armor], intercepting the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor's strike. Published by audio-novel-dot-com. All rights reserved.

That cyan Heavenly Blade was the demon emperor's Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical treasure bound to its user's life force], forged from Vast Sea Azure Gold [a rare azure metal]. Its grade had reached the Quasi-Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a rank just below the legendary Primordial Solar grade], truly qualifying it as a Slaughter-grade Spiritual Treasure [a treasure of immense destructive power].

Fortunately, the Yellow Gold Glazed Armor was specifically designed to defend against Immortal Sword [divine swords] and godly blades, and its grade was also at the Quasi-Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure level. Thus, it held firm against the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor's assault.

Seeing his Lifebound Spiritual Treasure fail to achieve victory, the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor narrowed his eyes. A piercing cyan radiance erupted from his pupils, shooting forth once more towards Eldrin Chen.

This Divine Ability was named the 'Azure Flood Dragon Demon Eye' [Azure Flood Dragon's Demonic Gaze], an Innate Divine Ability [a power inherent to the bloodline] of the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor lineage. Legend held that if an Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor successfully underwent its draconic ascension, this Divine Ability would evolve into the fabled 'Azure Dragon Divine Eye' [Azure Dragon's Divine Gaze].

The bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor was nearing its draconic apotheosis, and its execution of this Innate Divine Ability grew ever more formidable. Even the Yellow Gold Glazed Armor [a powerful defensive artifact] struggled to withstand its force.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen had anticipated this. He immediately summoned the Dual Polarity Treasure Lotus, deploying its Polarity Two Forms protective barrier to shield the group.

This Dual Polarity Treasure Lotus possessed exceptional defensive prowess against spells and Divine Ability [supernatural techniques]. Even the formidable Azure Flood Dragon Demon Eye, a potent Great God Ability [a supreme-level divine technique], failed to breach its defense, its power being forcefully repelled.

Having failed to subdue the duo twice in succession, the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor erupted in fury. It unleashed its Innate Divine Ability, the 'True Dragon Devours Heaven Art'.

This True Dragon Devours Heaven Art was a legacy from the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor, a genuine Supreme Primordial Solar Divine Ability [a divine ability of the highest primordial order]. The Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor had only mastered a simplified version, yet it still manifested the terrifying power to devour heaven and earth, creating a vortex that threatened to swallow the mountains and rivers for thousands of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] around.

Thankfully, the group was intimately familiar with the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor's capabilities. Exquisite Jiang instantly activated the Cultivable Earth Kun Origin Disk, using its array patterns to stabilize the surrounding landscape.

Simultaneously, Eldrin Chen acted, channeling the Polarity Void Mirror to anchor the fabric of space itself.

The combined power of these two superior-grade Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a treasure nurtured and bound to a cultivator's life force] managed to counter the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor's True Dragon Devours Heaven Art, rendering the demon emperor's ultimate move ineffective against them.

With the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor's trump card neutralized, the cultivators launched their counterattack. They summoned their own Lifebound Spiritual Treasure—the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords, the Six Harmonies and Eight Desolations Cauldron, the Verdant Lotus Cleansing Dust Painting—and clashed fiercely with the demon emperor.

They exchanged over a hundred blows without a decisive outcome. It was then that the first subtle shift in the battle's momentum finally appeared.

While the Black Crocodile Demon Emperor was engaged in a fierce magical duel with the Second Primordial Embryo [a powerful spiritual avatar] of Exquisite Jiang, having summoned his Protective Golden Bell, he was caught completely off guard by Ethan Chen's ambush using the 'Western Pole Magnetic Peak' [a mystical peak with powerful magnetic properties]. This treacherous strike succeeded in wresting away that supremely vital Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a treasure bound to its owner's life force, its loss causing severe spiritual damage].

Staggered and vulnerable from the sudden loss, the Black Crocodile Demon Emperor found his very soul ensnared by the Thousand Demons Demon-Slaying Sword [a sword famed for its power to suppress demonic spirits] wielded by Ethan Chen. Before he could muster a defense, a single, devastating cleave from the blade rent him asunder, inflicting wounds of a magnitude he had never before endured. Visit audio‑novel.com to enjoy the complete series.