Chapter 796 : Frozen Corpses and Divine Pearls

"Damnation!"

The expressions of the group instantly changed drastically. They had never imagined that such troublesome Glacier Iron Corpses [enchanted, frost-imbued animated constructs] could actually be expendable items.

In truth, given the combat prowess of the few of them, a single Glacier Iron Corpses was not much of a threat. It was only when deployed within a Formation [a structured arrangement that channels and amplifies power] that they gained the power to rival a Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a treasure of the highest purity, embodying the essence of the supreme Yang principle].

These constructs excelled at entrapment, making it difficult for them to break free immediately. They had thought that shattering just one would allow them to fight their way out.

Unexpectedly, Glacier Elder Demon possessed a considerable number of Glacier Iron Corpses. Even after deploying the grand formation, he had spares. He could replenish them at any moment, even after several were destroyed, which presented a significant nuisance to all four of them.

"Fear not, Eldrin, the Abyssal Junior! Your elder brother is here to aid you!"

At that very moment, Maris the Sea Steader finally arrived on the scene.

From tens of thousands of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] away, he summoned his Sea-Steadying Divine Pearl [a divine pearl capable of calming the mightiest oceans]. With a thunderous crash, it slammed into the Glacier Suppressing Immortal Seal [an immortal seal forged to suppress glaciers and frost], striking it with such force that it was sent hurtling through the air.

This Sea-Steadying Divine Pearl gathered the boundless power of the vast seas, capable of stilling endless ocean waters. While its sharpness might not match that of an Immortal Sword [a sword wielded by immortal beings] or a Spiritual Treasure [an artifact imbued with profound spiritual power], in terms of sheer weight and destructive might, it was not inferior to the Glacier Suppressing Immortal Seal.

Moreover, the Sea-Steadying Divine Pearl had already reached the Sixth Rank [the sixth major stage of cultivation] mid-grade, its power far surpassing that of the Glacier Suppressing Immortal Seal. Experience the full epic at audio-novel dot com.

"Damnation!"

Seeing the Glacier Suppressing Immortal Seal being blocked, freeing up the two Pure Yang Immortal Sword—the Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword and the Heaven's Ruin Immortal-Slaying Sword—to act, Glacier Elder Demon could not help but let a flicker of alarm cross his face.

With a guttural roar, he spat forth a stream of frigid air that coalesced into a ghostly blue demonic sword wreathed in black miasma, intercepting the Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword.

This blade was named the 'Wraith Frost-Soul Sword' [a malevolent sword forged from pure Yin energy], an utterly evil Demonic Treasure that Glacier Elder Demon had painstakingly refined over several Millennium.

Its primary material was Eternal Frost-Soul Iron, into which the souls of countless millions of wraiths had been fused during its forging.

It is said that Eternal Frost-Soul Iron originates from the most common of Heaven and Earth Treasures—Mysterious Iron.

When such Mysterious Iron falls into the glaciers of the Extreme Northern Ice Plains [the vast, eternally frozen tundra at the world's northern pole], which have remained unmelted for hundreds of millions of years, it is ceaselessly tempered by the glacial cold.

After enduring this process for several million years, all impurities within the iron are utterly purged. Having absorbed boundless frost-essence and soul-chilling cold, it transforms into a nearly translucent mass known as Frost Iron.

This metal is bone-chillingly cold, a substance of ultimate Yin and profound frost. Legend holds that if placed upon the earth, it could transform the land for a hundred thousand Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] in all directions into a frozen wasteland.

If cast into an Underground Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of molten earth-fire], it could even extinguish an entire volcano.

To forge the Wraith Frost-Soul Sword [a demonic blade forged from countless tormented souls], Glacier Elder Demon [a powerful and ancient demonic cultivator] expended over three thousand years. During this time, he conducted blood sacrifices across thousands of Immortal Clan [powerful clans of cultivators], great and small, extracting the living souls of countless millions from the Human Race to fuse into the demonic blade.

The Eternal Frost-Soul Iron [a legendary metal of ultimate Yin and cold] was supremely Yin and frigid. For the myriad souls trapped within, existence was no different than dwelling within the eighteen layers of the Glacier Hell [a hellish realm of eternal ice], subjected day and night to bone-piercing, soul-numbing agony.

Yet, it was precisely this torment that amplified the souls' resentment and hatred to unimaginable levels, granting the Wraith Frost-Soul Sword its terrifying, amplified power.

Because the Wraith Frost-Soul Sword was so profoundly cruel and damaging to the natural order, its forging was an act that violated Heaven's harmony. Wielding it inevitably drew the deep-seated hatred of the Human Race, which was why Glacier Elder Demon dared not unleash this treasure lightly.

Now, seeing he could not subdue his opponents, Glacier Elder Demon finally summoned forth the Wraith Frost-Soul Sword. Its baleful aura surged, actually forcing the Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword [a mighty spiritual sword] into a steady retreat.

Verdant Consort [a powerful cultivator] understood clearly. This was not a failure of the Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword's inherent strength, but because the sword lacked a forged sword spirit [a sentient consciousness bound to a powerful blade] and thus could not unleash its ultimate potential.

With no other choice, Verdant Consort channeled all her Spiritual Treasure [enchanted artifacts] and Divine Ability [supernatural techniques]. Pouring every ounce of her power into the struggle, she entangled herself with the Wraith Frost-Soul Sword, barely managing to hold back Glacier Elder Demon's trump card.

"Damnation!"

Seizing the moment, Wang Clan Patriarch [the leader of the Wang Clan] also struck. He unleashed a dazzling stream of light—his Innate Pure Yang Divine Ability [a supreme technique of pure Yang energy], the Frost-Soul Soul-Severing Blade [a blade of pure Yang energy designed to sever souls].

Fortunately, Maris the Sea Steader [a formidable cultivator] was no pushover. He immediately activated a Golden Treasure Bracelet [a defensive magical treasure], its radiant barrier intercepting and deflecting the Pure Yang Divine Ability.

"This object."

Eldrin Chen's expression chilled slightly. He had not anticipated that Maris the Sea Steader possessed such a Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a spiritual artifact imbued with the purest Yang energy, supremely effective against demonic forces].

That Maris the Sea Steader offered a faint smile and nodded. "This bracelet is named the Vajra Demon-Breaking Bracelet [an indestructible Buddhist artifact specifically forged to shatter demonic power]. It is an Ancient Buddhist Treasure [a sacred relic from the ancient Buddhist traditions] from several hundred thousand years ago, its grade reaching the lower tier of the Sixth Rank."

"The Heavenly Mountain Goddess obtained it by chance in days past. However, as this item would be of little use if taken to the Immortal Realm [the higher plane of existence where true Immortals reside], it was left here for a destined individual, allowing me to discover it by fortune."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod of understanding. He then once again channeled his power into the Heavenly River Flood Water Sword [a divine sword capable of unleashing torrents of celestial water], launching relentless assaults against the Glacier Iron Corpses [animated constructs of glacial iron, forged into powerful guardians], striving to shatter Glacier Elder Demon's defensive Formation [a structured arrangement of power, often for defense, attack, or cultivation].

This time, with Lyra Jiang freed to lend her aid, the two of them attacked in concert. Their combined efforts swiftly annihilated four of the Glacier Iron Corpses, finally pushing the Glacier Elder Demon to the brink of desperation. Join our community of readers at audio - novel . com.

A sliver of retreat began to form in the heart of the Glacier Elder Demon. His icy gaze fixed upon the Wang Clan Patriarch as he hissed, "Morgrim Wang [using the established demonic epithet for the character], whatever hidden cards you hold, play them now!"

"If we delay any further, waiting until the Drifting Snow Palace [a powerful sect or force associated with ice and snow] and the Roc Clan [a mighty clan of avian demonic beings] secure their treasures, you and I will find ourselves without even a grave to claim our bones!"

"Damnation!"

The Wang Clan Patriarch's countenance shifted slightly, a glacial coldness seeping into his eyes.

He glanced into the distant void and saw that Peng the Roc Demon Sage was on the verge of breaching the Treasure Vault.

The Master of the Drifting Snow Palace had regrouped with the others from the Drifting Snow Palace and had also shattered most of the restrictions guarding the Face Artifact Hall [a hall specifically designated for storing treasures].

"Enough. Since we have already been discovered, we might as well reveal ourselves completely," he declared.

"BOOM—"

As the words of the Wang Clan Patriarch fell, his cultivation base suddenly surged explosively, revealing power at the Nascent Soul Fourth Layer level.

Simultaneously, the radiance of the Gold and Jade Wandering Snake Sword also blazed forth, unleashing the might of a Middle-Grade Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact refined with pure Yang energy]. In an instant, it struck the Green Abyss Sword, sending the blade flying with its light dimmed and flickering.

"Disaster!"

Eldrin Chen's face paled drastically. He hurriedly channeled his power into the Heavenly River Flood Water Sword to block, but the sword was sent flying away after a single clash.

Maris the Sea Steader finally reacted. He swiftly urged the Sea-Steadying Divine Pearl forward to intercept the attack.

The Sea-Steadying Divine Pearl, also a Middle-Grade Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure, managed to barely withstand the assault of the Gold and Jade Wandering Snake Sword.

Only then did Maris the Sea Steader finally release a breath of relief, his gaze turning profoundly grave as he looked at Wang Clan Patriarch and said, "When did you break through to the Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage [the middle stage of the spiritual core cultivation realm]?"

Everyone was utterly astonished. They had never imagined that this Wang Clan Patriarch, having only broken through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core cultivation realm] two Millennium [cosmic cycles of one thousand years] ago, could advance to the Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage with such staggering speed. It far exceeded all expectations.

"Heh heh heh!"

Suddenly, the Wang Clan Patriarch's pupils glowed with a crimson light as he cackled, "At this point, there is no harm in telling you."

"During the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [the great calamity when demonic forces surged from the abyss], Netherdeep the Sacred Venerable bestowed upon this venerable one a Demon God Pill [a forbidden pill that grants immense power by merging with a demon god's essence] to ensure the outer Star Palace Archipelago [a constellation of islands governed by celestial palaces] was utterly annihilated."

"You deserve death!"

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted drastically as he instantly understood the cause and consequence.

In the past, for the sake of a single Demon God Pill, the Wang Clan Patriarch had betrayed countless cultivators of the Human Race, leading to the overnight destruction of tens of millions of his own kind.

At this moment, Eldrin Chen's eyes burned crimson, an immeasurable tide of killing intent surging forth from the depths of his heart.

By this reckoning, the death of Lior Chen all those years ago was directly linked to this very Wang Clan Patriarch.

With this thought crystallizing in his mind, Eldrin Chen declared with a killing intent that surged to the heavens, "You old thief! If I do not slay you, I, Eldrin, the Abyss, vow to be no man!"

"You wish to kill this venerable one?"

The Wang Clan Patriarch let out a cold sneer. With a single slap to his forehead, a blood-red Demonic Skull flew out, cackling with a sinister, grating laughter as it spoke.

"Today, this sovereign shall be the first to cut you down!" Join our community of readers at audio-novel`com.