Chapter 841 : Healing the Wounds of Victory

"A resounding victory."

After a battle that ended in total triumph, the group reconvened upon the islands of the Azure Dragon Archipelago.

Following this engagement, the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon [demonic beings from beyond this realm] on the periphery had been nearly annihilated. The two demons that survived were grievously wounded and could no longer be considered a significant threat.

However, the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest mortal cultivation stage] cultivators of the Purple Realm also suffered heavy casualties. Among the Human Race Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a powerful human cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage], Dawnlight, the Immortal Maiden was slain by a Nascent Soul Celestial Demon [a powerful demon at the Nascent Soul stage]. Within the Demonic Tribe, one Great Roc Demon Progenitor also fell in battle.

Fortunately, Dawnlight, the Immortal Maiden could undergo one more cycle of reincarnation. After a Millennium [a period of one thousand years], she would be able to cultivate anew and return to the Primordial Spirit Realm. Yet, even if she succeeded, the path of her Dao [the fundamental principle or path of cultivation] was likely severed by this single battle.

Most of the other survivors did not fare much better. Several among the Demonic Monsters sustained critical injuries, with one being forced to abandon its physical body entirely.

Among the Human Race, Jaxian Huan also had his physical form destroyed. While Lyra Jiang and Verdant Consort survived through considerable fortune, their injuries were by no means light.

However, the Life Magical Power [a profound healing ability] of Eldrin Chen possessed wondrous and boundless utility. For any injury short of the fatal destruction of one's physical form, he was confident he could restore them to near-complete health.

Eldrin Chen spent seven days treating the wounds of the assembly. Only after this did he convene everyone for another council.

Within the Grand Hall, Eldrin Chen observed the gathered faces, their expressions a mix of worry and relief, each mind seemingly unsettled. Experience the full epic at @udio-novel.com.

Eldrin Chen understood clearly. Their joy stemmed from the great victory in this battle, while their worry lay in the fact that although the peripheral conflicts were quelled, they were now to venture into the far more perilous inner encirclement.

The core combatants within that inner circle were beings at the Mid or Late Stage of the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a high level of power]. A single misstep could spell doom for those with the combat power of an Primordial Spirit, Early Stage [the initial phase of the Primordial Spirit realm], making this prospect exceedingly dangerous for them.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen still spoke up: "Esteemed allies, in a war of such magnitude—one to shatter worlds and eradicate entire lineages—there is simply no escape."

"If we do not grit our teeth and fight on today, once the Demon Race breaches the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation, I fear we will face encirclement and slaughter by the Demonic Cultivator."

Mingyuan the Daoist also nodded, then spoke: "If so many combatants of Dao Lord [a title for a master of the Dao, signifying immense power] caliber unite as one, perhaps we can tip the scales of this conflict."

The several Primordial Spirit Demonic Monsters remained silent, each face etched with a somber, gloomy expression.

It was the Golden-Winged Great Peng Demon Emperor whose expression finally turned icy, her gaze filled with hatred as she said: "My husband fell in battle here. My enmity with the Demon Race is one that admits no coexistence under the same sky."

"Regardless, count me in for the battle within the inner encirclement."

Seeing the Golden-Winged Roc speak, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to the Azure Dragon and the Five Venoms Young Master, stating: "Personal grudges we may set aside for now. The matter of the Black Tortoise Star Palace's destruction can also be temporarily tabled."

"The reason my Human Race could tolerate your kind, you Demonic Monsters, was precisely for a great war such as this. Now is the moment when, if the lips are gone, the teeth will feel the cold. If you do not join this fight, do not blame me for settling accounts afterward."

Hearing the threatening words from Eldrin Chen, the Azure Dragon Demon Progenitor and the Five Venoms Young Master both experienced a subtle shift in their expressions, a flicker of killing intent passing through their eyes.

Yet, recalling the awe-inspiring might with which Eldrin Chen had consecutively slain Heaven-Demons, a tremor of fear arose within their hearts, and they swiftly reined in their emotions.

Seeing that the two had nothing further to say, Eldrin Chen spoke directly: "We shall recuperate for another ten days. After these ten days, we will storm the Three Enclosures Archipelago. You may all return for now."

After the several Primordial Spirit-rank Demonic Monsters had departed, Mingyuan the Daoist let out a sigh. "Such Primordial Spirit, Early Stage Demonic Monsters truly lack regard for the greater picture. Even at this critical juncture, they are still consumed by their own petty schemes."

"Demonic Monsters have always been inherently selfish. Even after breaking through to the Primordial Spirit Realm and understanding the principle that 'when the lips are gone, the teeth feel the cold' [a metaphor for mutual dependence], they ultimately remain entangled in countless calculations within their hearts."

Eldrin Chen explained calmly, then shook his head. "To deal with such beings, one must overwhelm them with sheer force. Only by intimidating them can they be made to obey."

Speaking to this point, Eldrin Chen turned to look at the others and noticed that Jaxian Lu wore an expression of profound sorrow.

This battle had been fiercely fought. Xuan Yuan Lu, possessing the combat power of one who wielded a Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure, naturally could not stand idly by.

However, in a conflict of this Nascent Soul Grade, even a Nascent Soul Dao Lord faced the peril of falling, let alone a mere Half-Step Primordial Spirit like him.

That Xuan Yuan Lu lasted less than ten exchanges against the Extraterrestrial Demon God before being struck down with a single blow, his form and spirit utterly annihilated, denied even the chance for a Reincarnation Tribulation [a trial to be reborn into a new life].

That Xuan Yuan Lu was a Nascent Soul Seed [a cultivator groomed to reach the Nascent Soul realm] he had nurtured for several Millennium. The bond between them was akin to that between Old Patriarch and Eldrin Chen—closer even than that of father and son by blood. It was no wonder Jaxian Lu was utterly heartbroken.

Though there had been discord between them in the past, Eldrin Chen could not help but sigh at this moment, offering consolation: "The Demonic Abyss Cataclysm is perilous; even a Nascent Soul Dao Lord may fall. Please, Fellow Daoist, restrain your grief."

Jaxian Lu gave no reply. He merely clutched Xuan Yuan Lu's 'Starlight Calamity-Severing Sword', meticulously refining this Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a supreme treasure of pure Yang energy]. A surging, combative will began to brew within him.

War may sow fear, yet it also breeds hatred. And once the seeds of hatred sprout, they unleash boundless killing intent.

Eldrin Chen offered no further counsel. After ordering the Various Great Immortal Clans to repair the Four Symbols Star Palace Archipelago, he returned to his Cultivation Cave [a secluded chamber for meditation and cultivation] to begin recovering his severely depleted Mana [the spiritual energy used to power magical arts].

Ten days passed in the blink of an eye. Dive deeper into the Dao at audio-novel-dot-com.

On this day, Eldrin Chen once again suppressed the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a high-level cultivator] of the two Demonic Monsters races. He led a force of twenty Primordial Spirit-level combatants and set out towards the inner Star Palace Archipelago.

For this campaign, they brought only twenty Primordial Spirit-level combatants. After flying for a single day across the boundless sea, they arrived at the Celestial Market Enclosure, located within the Three Enclosures Archipelago.

The defense of the Celestial Market Enclosure was led by two premier Sacred Lands [powerful, ancient cultivation sects] from the Eastern Wastelands of the Human Race: the Long River Sacred Land and the Star Palace.

In addition to the five Primordial Spirit cultivators from these two Sacred Lands, there were five Nascent Soul Dao Lords [masters of the Nascent Soul realm], making a total of ten Primordial Spirit-level guardians stationed at this location.

Upon discovering the arrival of Eldrin Chen and his companions, Riverlord Chang could not help but reveal a look mingled with shock and delight.

After learning of the results from the outer perimeter battles, he drew a deep breath and said, "To have a figure such as you is truly a blessing for the Human Race of the Purple Realm."

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile, then cupped his hands respectfully. "Although our reinforcements are numerous in number, our strength pales in comparison to the esteemed defenders of the Celestial Market Enclosure."

"Now that we have arrived at the Celestial Market Enclosure, we defer to your leadership, Senior, to command the overall situation."

Seeing that Eldrin Chen did not press the matter further, he ordered the Various Great Immortal Clans to repair the Four Symbols Star Palace Archipelago before returning to his Cultivation Cave to begin recovering his severely depleted Mana [the spiritual energy used to power magical arts and cultivation].

Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, Eldrin Chen, having once again suppressed the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] experts of the two Demonic Monsters races, gathered a force of twenty Primordial Spirit-level combatants and set off towards the inner Star Palace Archipelago.

For this campaign, they brought only twenty Primordial Spirit-level combatants. After flying for merely a single day across the boundless sea, they arrived at the Celestial Market Enclosure, located within the Three Enclosures Archipelago.

The defense of the Celestial Market Enclosure was led by two premier Sacred Land [a place of immense spiritual power and cultivation heritage] from the Eastern Wastelands of the Human Race: the Long River Sacred Land and the Star Palace.

In addition to the five Primordial Spirit experts from these two Sacred Land, there were five Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a cultivator who has reached the Nascent Soul realm and comprehended profound Dao principles], making a total of ten Primordial Spirit-tier guardians stationed at this crucial location.

Upon discovering the arrival of Eldrin Chen and his companions, Riverlord Chang could not help but reveal an expression mingled with both shock and delight.

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