Chapter 846 : The Demon God's Reluctant Mercy

"BOOM—"

The heavens and earth fell silent, all things holding their breath.

All that the onlookers could see was that at the farthest reaches of the boundless cosmos, at the very edge of the Demon Abyss Heavenly Scar, a sun of unparalleled brilliance detonated.

Its radiance eclipsed everything else, illuminating the endless dark void, becoming the most dazzling light in all existence.

Immediately after, a shockwave of incandescent fury swept across the heavens and earth, ultimately managing to shake the Demon God's Hand that was propping up the Heavenly Scar.

"Alas—"

From the depths of the infinite void, a figure vast enough to blot out the sky and sun opened its eyes.

Blood trickled from the corner of its mouth, and its colossal Demon God hands were now crisscrossed with fissures, clear evidence of an unprecedented, grievous wound.

Frowning slightly at the injuries upon its form, this Demon God then turned its gaze into the depths of the Demon Abyss Heavenly Scar.

There, upon the Heavenly Scar, it saw a half-scroll of tattered parchment, cradling a faint, wisp-like remnant of soul power, flying towards the heart of the Purple Realm. Visit audio-novel dot com to enjoy the complete series.

The Extraterrestrial Demon God [a supreme being from beyond the heavens] considered extinguishing this wisp of a soul, but ultimately withdrew its hand with a slight hesitation.

"A final, fatal strike, lending a hand to heaven and earth, to shatter my Divine Demon Indestructible Body [an ultimate body-refining art that grants near-immortality]."

"Though an ant-like being, such resolve is worthy of respect."

The Extraterrestrial Demon God murmured, ultimately abandoning the thought of annihilating that lingering soul.

It knew Riverlord Chang had perished utterly; this remnant was but a sliver of stubborn will. Once that will was spent, it would scatter to the winds, with no hope of revival.

This was complete and total soul annihilation. Even if one journeyed to the Netherworld Underworld [the realm of the dead and departed souls], not even a Great Luo Imperial Lord [a supreme sovereign of the highest heavens] from within could restore a shattered spirit.

With this thought, the Extraterrestrial Demon God cast its gaze upon the Demon Abyss Heavenly Scar [a cosmic rift leading to the demonic abyss], which was now sealing shut.

Now that its Divine Demon Indestructible Body was broken, its injuries were grievous beyond measure, requiring a Millennium [a span of one thousand years] to fully restore.

During this time, the Demon Abyss Heavenly Scar could not be reopened. The Demon Race Army [the legions of the demonic horde] that failed to retreat in time, now trapped within the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation [a grand celestial array of immense power], were like fish in a barrel, with not a sliver of hope for escape.

"So be it!"

As the Extraterrestrial Demon God [a supreme demonic entity from beyond this world] finished speaking, he immediately swept his sleeve and unleashed a dazzlingly brilliant blood-colored talisman, hurling it towards the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation [a grand defensive formation based on the celestial stars].

This talisman was named the Demon God World-Suppressing Talisman [a supreme talisman forged to suppress and shatter formidable formations], a Supreme Immortal Rank Treasure [a treasure of the highest immortal grade]. It was a treasure the Extraterrestrial Demon God had specifically prepared to counter the Eight Trigrams Treasure Formation [a powerful formation based on the eight trigrams principle].

According to the Extraterrestrial Demon God's original plan, he intended to wait until the Cosmic Starry Sky Grand Formation [a grand formation encompassing the cosmos and stars] was breached before using this talisman to shatter the Eight Trigrams Treasure Formation.

At that time, the Eastern Sovereign's Physical Body [the immensely powerful corporeal form of the Eastern Sovereign], this Immortal Physique [a body tempered to an immortal level of resilience], would break free from its confinement. Then, working from within and without in concert with him, they would tear open the Demon Abyss Heavenly Scar [a massive, unstable rift in reality leading to the demonic abyss], permanently transforming this Heavenly Scar [a tear in the fabric of the heavens] into a stable, permanent gateway between worlds.

Now, however, not only was the Cosmic Starry Sky Grand Formation unbreached, but the Demon Abyss Heavenly Scar was on the verge of closing. This forced the Extraterrestrial Demon God to change his strategy.

To prevent the Demon Race Army [the vast military forces of the demon race] from being trapped and slaughtered within the Cosmic Starry Sky Grand Formation, he had no choice but to painfully activate this Immortal Rank [the realm of true immortals] supreme treasure to break the Human Race's Cosmic Starry Sky Grand Formation.

"BOOM—"

Simultaneously, on the battlefield, both sides watched the Demon Abyss Heavenly Scar as it neared closure, their expressions a mix of elation and dread.

Most of the Human Race mighty ones were wild with joy, while the powerful figures among the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon [heavenly-ranked demons from beyond this world] wore looks of shock and dismay.

Once the Heavenly Scar sealed shut, cutting off the support from the Demonic Abyss [the bottomless pit from which demonic energy flows] and the Extraterrestrial Demon God, they would be trapped within the Cosmic Starry Sky Grand Formation with no hope of survival whatsoever.

Yet, in that very moment of wavering resolve for both sides, from the depths of the void, a half-scroll of a tattered map, coiled with a wisp of bloody light, flew out and soared directly before Eldrin Chen.

"The Long River Setting Sun Scroll."

Eldrin Chen's heart trembled. He grasped the half of the ancient, ruined scroll, his eyes flashing with an endless crimson hue.

Riverlord Chang had fought his final battle, using his very body to seal the Demonic Abyss. His form and spirit were utterly extinguished. Only because a final, unfulfilled wish remained did this half-scroll, carrying his last vestige of consciousness, return.

At that very instant, from within the Demon Abyss Heavenly Scar, a dazzling divine light suddenly shot forth.

All present witnessed an unparalleled, brilliant radiance erupt, striking directly at the Cosmic Starry Sky Grand Formation. This novel is serialized on https://audio-novel.com. Visit for updates.

"Stop it!"

In a flash, the expressions of everyone present changed drastically as they sought to intercept it.

Yet, how could a Supreme Immortal Rank treasure, unleashed by the Extraterrestrial Demon God at a staggering cost, be so easily thwarted?

The demonic talisman bypassed them all and crashed thunderously into the heart of the Cosmic Starry Sky Grand Formation. In that moment, the entire grand formation shuddered violently.

Immediately, the earth for tens of millions of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] around shattered and mountains crumbled. Thousands of Spirit Island were instantly obliterated. Countless cultivators responsible for maintaining the Formation [a complex array or defensive barrier powered by spiritual energy] perished on the spot. Even Eldrin Chen was sent flying, grievously wounded by the backlash.

"*Cough—*"

Eldrin Chen pushed himself up from the ground, hastily circulating his Life Magical Power [a profound healing art] to mend his injuries. Only then did he realize everyone had suffered severe wounds. Among the cultivators on the islands, a full three-tenths had been killed or maimed by the formation's violent recoil.

Cultivators below the Foundation Establishment [the second major stage of cultivation, where one builds a solid spiritual foundation] realm had been nearly wiped out. Many survivors were left with withered auras and injuries that could never truly be healed.

In the distant void, the Cosmic Starry Sky Grand Formation [the Grand Formation of the Myriad Heavens and Starry Skies, a colossal defensive array] had been shattered. The endless expanse between heaven and earth was now filled with the sounds of lamentation and despair.

Fortunately, the Demon Race [a race of malevolent beings that cultivate through demonic means] had not escaped unscathed. Lacking the protection of a Formation, the shockwave's fury had claimed many demonic lives. Even Primordial Spirit Realm [the Nascent Soul stage, where one's spiritual essence condenses into a Primordial Spirit] Demonic Cultivator [cultivators who follow a demonic path] were severely wounded.

"Kill them all!"

After that brief, terrible silence, the cries of battle once more erupted across the Firmament [the vault of heaven, the sky].

Now that the Cosmic Starry Sky Grand Formation was broken, the struggle between the Purple Realm [a major realm in the cultivation world] and the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon [Heavenly Demons from beyond this world, a powerful and invasive demonic force] remained undecided.

The Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon understood clearly: only by conquering the Cosmic Star Archipelago [a vast archipelago under celestial influence] could they secure a foothold within the Purple Realm. Otherwise, with nowhere to replenish their Mana [spiritual energy or power used for cultivation and magic], they would inevitably grow weaker with each passing battle.

Though the Human Race had suffered grievous casualties at this moment, they could not immediately withdraw to recuperate. For if all the Nascent Soul Dao Lord [cultivators who have formed a nascent soul, a powerful spiritual infant] were to retreat, the hundreds of millions upon millions of cultivators fighting upon the Cosmic Star Archipelago would become nothing more than bloody sustenance for the demonic hordes.

The great battle raged on. Eldrin Chen briefly stabilized his injuries, then channeled his Mana [the spiritual energy cultivated and wielded by practitioners] to aid Lyra Jiang and the others nearby in their recovery. Once done, he soared into the heavens once more, joining the brutal, soul-rending conflict.

The three races—Human, Demonic Monsters, and others—clashed upon the Cosmic Star Archipelago for a grueling span exceeding three full months.

In that time, multiple Nascent Soul Dao Lord on both sides fell in combat. Those who survived were mostly left grievously wounded.

By the end, even Eldrin Chen, who possessed the most potent restorative Life Magical Power [a profound supernatural ability], felt utterly drained, his spirit and body pushed to their absolute limits.

"BOOM—"

A thunderous detonation echoed from the Firmament [the vault of heaven, the sky].

Eldrin Chen tore his focus from the surrounding chaos. He saw that the Master of the Supreme Profound Hall had unleashed his full might, obliterating the Primordial Flame Demon and cleaving through that formidable foe of the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul [the pinnacle stage of the Nascent Soul realm].

The price, however, was devastating. The Master of the Supreme Profound Hall had completely exhausted his Mana, leaving him surrounded and cut down upon the void.

This sent a chill through Eldrin's heart. Not long before, the Lord of the Separated Flame Palace and the Netherworld Phoenix had fought to a mutual standstill, both so grievously wounded they were forced to flee with only their Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true essence of a cultivator] escaping.

The Violet Blood Heaven-Demon [a supreme demon whose very blood is a corrupted violet essence] and the master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion [a prestigious and powerful sect] were locked in a battle of unparalleled ferocity. Should it continue, it seemed likely both would perish together.

If these few supreme powerhouses of the Human Race [the collective of human cultivators], all at the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul [the pinnacle stage of the Nascent Soul realm, just one step from transcending mortality], were to fall or retreat, then this battle would likely devolve into a catastrophic rout.

"Withdraw—!"

Seeing the situation on the Star Archipelago [a constellation of islands in the vast sea] turn dire, someone finally gave the order.

Taiyuan the Daoist [a venerable Daoist master], his body covered in grievous wounds, cleaved a Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [the late stage of the Primordial Spirit realm, where one's spiritual core is immensely powerful] Heaven-Demon [a celestial demon, a being of immense power and malevolence from beyond the heavens] in twain with his Abyssal Ruler [a legendary weapon of immense power]. Radiating an aura of desperate valor, he held the line against all comers, his roar of defiance, tinged with a profound sorrow, echoing across heaven and earth.

"All of you, retreat from the Cosmic Star Archipelago [the greater stellar island chain]! Preserve your strength to fight another day!"

"This old man will cover the retreat!"

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