Chapter 788 : The Demonic Tide Approaches

With this thought, Eldrin Chen could not help but ask, "Why would the Northern Abyssal Sea [the vast, demon-infested northern ocean] choose to wage total war at this very moment? Is the Peng the Roc Demon Sage not afraid of mutual destruction with our forces?"

"We do not know," Jaxian Huan shook his head, his expression grave. "With the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [the prophesied great calamity where the demonic abyss erupts] mere centuries away, our Human Race also has no desire for a mutually devastating conflict at this juncture."

"Judging by the posture of the Northern Abyssal Sea, it seems their aim is to seize the greater part of the Extreme Northern Ice Plains. Perhaps there is something there they desperately seek."

At this point, both men fell into a contemplative silence.

Eldrin Chen rose and paced for a long while before finally speaking, his gaze heavy with concern. "From what Senior Riverlord implies, are you suggesting our Eastern Wilderness must intervene in this war?"

"Yes."

Jaxian Huan gave a firm nod and stated plainly, "The forces of the Extreme Northern Ice Plains alone, if forced to confront the full might of the Roc Demon Race, would likely suffer catastrophic losses."

"Should the Drifting Snow Pavilion [the premier sect of the northern ice plains] sustain damage to its Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] experts, then three centuries hence, when the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm arrives, we would lose a crucial ally in the Extreme Northern Ice Plains. Our own burden would increase immeasurably."

"This is especially true for the Master of the Drifting Snow Palace, a supreme powerhouse at the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul [the pinnacle of the Nascent Soul cultivation stage]. She is one of the great pillars supporting our Human Race. Should any misfortune befall her, the course of the Abyssal Demon Tribulation [the great trial posed by the demonic abyss] could be thrown into chaos."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed deeply with worry. This chapter appears courtesy of https://audio-novel.com.

If they were to engage in battle with the Northern Abyssal Sea forces at this moment, while the likelihood of a Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a supreme cultivator whose soul has transcended mortality] perishing was exceedingly slim, the chance of them suffering grievous wounds was far from negligible.

For a cultivator who has reached the realm of a Nascent Soul Dao Lord, a severe injury would likely require at least several centuries of dedicated recovery to fully heal.

With the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a great calamity where demonic forces surge from the abyss] now only three hundred years away, suffering such a debilitating wound would almost certainly mean missing this pivotal event.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen could not help but let his gaze turn icy as he spoke, "By acting now, does Peng the Roc Demon Sage not fear provoking the intervention of our Human Race's Demigod Ancestor [a legendary cultivator on the cusp of true divinity]?"

"Brother Eldrin, the Abyss..." Jaxian Huan's expression shifted slightly before he shook his head. "I fear the Demigod Ancestor will not intervene."

"Why not?" Eldrin Chen asked, surprised.

Jaxian Huan's countenance turned solemn. After a moment of heavy silence, he finally spoke, "If we calculate the time, the Violet Divine Fruit [a legendary fruit of immense spiritual power] is due to ripen within this very Jiazi-time [a sixty-year cycle]."

"This—"

Eldrin Chen's face underwent a dramatic transformation, his features contorting with profound shock.

The Violet Divine Tree was the foremost treasure of the Purple Realm, the realm's sole Acquired Spiritual Root [a supreme spiritual plant born from heaven and earth after the primordial chaos]. It was a peerless treasure so potent that even an Immortal [a being who has ascended to true immortality] would covet it with boundless desire.

From his earliest youth, Eldrin Chen had heard tales of the Violet Divine Fruit from Thalion Chen.

It was said the Violet Divine Tree bloomed but once every Millennium, bore fruit but once every Millennium, and required yet another Millennium for its bounty to fully ripen.

A fully matured Violet Divine Fruit possessed miraculous properties. Consuming it could aid a cultivator in condensing their Dao Fruit [the crystallization of one's cultivation path and enlightenment], increasing their chances of a breakthrough to the Dao Fruit Immortal realm by a full twenty percent.

Rumors of such a supreme treasure were known to all within the Purple Realm. It was astonishing to now hear whispers that the Violet Divine Fruit was nearing its moment of ripeness.

One could foresee that, at such a critical juncture, the Human Race Demigod Ancestor would guard it without taking a single step away. By comparison, the calamity befalling the Extreme Northern Ice Plains seemed almost insignificant.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen drew a deep breath and sighed, "Peng the Roc Demon Sage has chosen his moment well."

"Indeed, he has."

The Verdant Consort at his side nodded in agreement, then mused thoughtfully, "A being who has reached the Nascent Soul Great Perfection realm would not act rashly."

"He has likely schemed and waited for this perfect opportunity over many Millennium."

At these words, the gazes of all present grew profoundly solemn.

After a moment of contemplation, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze towards Jaxian Huan and inquired, "Does Senior Riverlord intend for us to lend our aid to the Drifting Snow Palace?"

"Precisely so."

Jaxian Huan nodded in affirmation and elaborated, "At present, the Demigod Ancestor of our Human Race, along with the majority of the Nascent Soul Ancient Ancestor from the three main branches of the Demonic Monsters, are all drawn to the Violet Divine Tree."

"The Drifting Snow Pavilion finds it difficult to divert its strength, so this is the very moment we must step forward to assist them."

A flicker of understanding passed through Eldrin Chen's eyes as he recalled a certain rumor.

It was said that Xuan Ning the Immortal Maiden, the Grand Elder of the Drifting Snow Pavilion, was the Dao Companion [a cultivator's lifelong partner in both cultivation and life] of Riverlord Chang. No wonder Riverlord Chang chose not to pursue the Violet Divine Tree, instead committing his full strength to aid the Drifting Snow Pavilion. Continue your cultivation journey at audio-novel.com (official site).

Considering this, Eldrin Chen pondered silently, "Lila possesses an Anomalous Spiritual Root [a rare and irregular type of spiritual foundation that complicates cultivation]. Her future breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the Nascent Soul stage, where one's spiritual core fully manifests] will likely be fraught with difficulty."

"Whether it's cultivation arts for the Primordial Spirit Realm, or Sixth Rank [a high-grade classification for cultivation resources and techniques] Ice Attribute [an elemental affinity for ice] Spiritual Object [objects imbued with spiritual energy], we will likely need to seek them from the Drifting Snow Palace."

"Moreover, Riverlord Chang has aided me on multiple occasions. Such a debt of gratitude cannot go unrepaid."

Having reached this conclusion, Eldrin Chen declared, "The Extreme Northern Ice Plains are part of our Human Race territory and must not be tainted by the Demonic Monsters. My Three Veins Immortal Alliance will naturally answer the call without hesitation."

Seeing their willingness to intervene, Jaxian Huan could not help but let a smile bloom, then spoke: "Rest assured, after this battle concludes, Drifting Snow Palace will naturally not treat you poorly."

After bidding farewell to Jaxian Huan, Eldrin Chen promptly summoned Thalion Chen and several other high-ranking members of the clan.

Once everyone had gathered, he informed them of the situation. After listening, Thalion Chen spoke with a grave expression: "The Roc Demon Race is a formidable power. Is it not too risky for us to intervene in this conflict?"

"Indeed," Elara Lin chimed in from the side, her face also etched with solemnity, a trace of apprehension in her voice. "After all, that Peng the Roc Demon Sage is a supreme powerhouse at the Nascent Soul Great Perfection realm."

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Eldrin Chen pondered briefly before responding: "Though Peng the Roc Demon Sage is mighty, the Drifting Snow Palace will be the ones to contend with him. The Drifting Snow Palace is not inferior, also a supreme existence at the Nascent Soul Great Perfection realm."

"As for the remaining Demonic Monsters, while their strength is not to be underestimated, the strongest among them are merely at the Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage level. The Long River Sacred Land and the Drifting Snow Palace are not lacking in Dao Lord either."

Hearing this explanation, the gathered clan members finally let out a slight sigh of relief.

Seeing their eased tension, Eldrin Chen continued: "However, a battle of this scale is exceedingly perilous. To avoid grievous losses, I intend to take only a select few with me this time."

"The clan's True Lord should remain here, guarding our home and focusing on advancing their cultivation, preparing for the impending conflict at the Demonic Abyss."

Ethan Chen's brow twitched slightly, and then he spoke, "Take me to one."

"Understood." Eldrin Chen gave a nod, then turned his gaze to Old Patriarch and said, "I must ask Old Granduncle to remain within the clan to oversee the greater situation for our Clan Lord."

Though Thalion Chen greatly desired to join the battle, he understood that his most pressing task was to advance to the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire Earth Vein [a powerful earth-aligned spiritual energy node] as swiftly as possible, and thus he could only suppress the thought.

In the end, for this campaign, Eldrin Chen brought only four individuals: Lyra Jiang, Verdant Consort, Lila, and Ethan Chen.

Furthermore, from within the Three Veins Immortal Alliance, Maris the Sea Steader also prepared to march forth, having mustered over one hundred Nascent Soul True Lord [powerful cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage] to lend a hand to the Feathered Pavilion.

Due to the suddenness of the event, Eldrin Chen did not conscript lower-realm cultivators. The group of just over one hundred individuals proceeded directly to the Long River Sacred Land.

Joined by the more than two hundred Nascent Soul True Lord from the Long River Sacred Land, a combined force of over three hundred cultivators teleported together to the Extreme Northern Ice Plains. Immerse yourself in the complete world at *audio-novel.com*.