Chapter 850 : A Gathering Storm of Primordial Spirits

Rather than gambling the entire future of the Purple Realm [a mystical realm of cultivation] at this moment, it would be better to wait a while longer. Let us first overcome the immediate crisis before attempting to break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the spiritual core, a major stage in cultivation].

"It seems your tribulation is even more terrifying than I imagined."

Seeing Eldrin Chen shake his head, the Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion [the leader of the Horizon Sea Pavilion, a powerful cultivator] also shook his head. He then took a deep breath and declared, "Rest assured. In this battle, even if I must exhaust every ounce of my strength, I will strive to eliminate the threats ahead of you."

"Then this junior offers his deepest gratitude here."

Eldrin Chen cupped his hands in salute and withdrew from the Grand Hall.

Time flowed swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, several months had passed.

On this day, Eldrin Chen emerged from his secluded cultivation, his expression profoundly grave as he gazed into the void beyond the Horizon Sea Pavilion [the Horizon Sea Pavilion, a major sect or organization].

There, in the boundless void, several dozen majestic figures strode across the emptiness, advancing toward them.

"They have finally arrived."

Eldrin Chen's face was set in grim determination. He glanced at Lyra Jiang and Nyssa Qu beside him and warned with utmost seriousness, "In this battle, stay close behind me. Do not, under any circumstances, fight alone!" Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio–novel.com.

"Understood."

Nyssa Qu gave a solemn nod. This was her first true battle since her breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a profound advancement in power and longevity] realm, and a flicker of uncertainty stirred within her heart.

As they were conversing, from the distant, boundless void, the horde of Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon [powerful demons originating from beyond the known world] surged forward, closing in upon them.

At their forefront strode a figure whose aura blazed with overwhelming might, radiating peerless power. It was none other than the supreme powerhouse among the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon, the 'Violet Blood Heaven-Demon'.

"Violet Blood whelp!"

The moment he laid eyes on the approaching foe, the Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion [the leader of a powerful sect or organization] felt a chill in his heart, and an overwhelming killing intent erupted from him.

During the great battle at the Demonic Abyss [a perilous realm infested with demonic energy] some time ago, he had clashed fiercely with this Violet Blood Heaven-Demon for over three months. Regrettably, both possessed heaven-defying strength, and he had failed to slay his adversary.

Now, as they faced each other once more, the air crackled with the tension of a confrontation long awaited, like a spearpoint aimed at a shield's center.

"The Horizon Sea Pavilion [a renowned sect or organization], hahaha!"

Gazing at the Horizon Sea Pavilion before him, the Violet Blood Heaven-Demon let out a cold, mocking laugh. "More than eight thousand years ago, our Demon Race [a race of malevolent beings that cultivate demonic arts] breached this very place. In that battle, this old one personally slaughtered a Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a cultivator who has formed a nascent soul, a powerful spiritual entity, and attained the rank of Dao Lord]."

"Now, revisiting this old haunt carries a distinct and poignant flavor of its own."

"Vile beast!"

Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion roared in fury, his face a mask of killing intent that threatened to overflow. The one slain by the Violet Blood Heaven-Demon [a powerful demon of the highest order] in those bygone years had been his beloved Dao Companion [a cultivator's lifelong partner in both cultivation and life].

Such a grudge, one of life and death with no quarter given, filled the Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion with a burning desire to charge out and tear the Violet Blood Heaven-Demon limb from limb.

Yet, he mastered the impulse to rush forth. His expression turned icy as he declared, "For tens of thousands of years, my Horizon Sea Pavilion has clashed with the Demon Race in dozens of great battles."

"In ages past, the predecessors of my Horizon Sea Pavilion have slain Demi-Immortal True Demon [demonic beings who have attained a state near immortality] and executed numerous Nascent Soul Demonic Cultivator from the Crimson Blood Lineage. Rumor has it your own father and grandfather were among them!"

As a peerless Sacred Land [a place of immense spiritual power and heritage] that once produced a true Immortal, the Horizon Sea Pavilion at its zenith commanded several dozen Nascent Soul Dao Lord [powerful cultivators who have formed a Nascent Soul and comprehended profound Dao principles].

It is said that in that era, the Horizon Sea Pavilion stood as one of the mightiest overlords within the Purple Realm. It was safeguarded not only by a Demigod Ancestor [an ancestor who has attained a state between mortal and immortal] and a Quasi-Immortal Treasure [a treasure of near-immortal grade] to anchor its destiny, but also possessed a Near-Immortal Grade Supreme Treasure Talisman [a talisman of the highest conceivable power, one step below a true Immortal artifact] held in reserve.

Nor was the Horizon Sea Pavilion alone in this. In the ancient days, the great Immortal's Dao Heritage [legacies of cultivation arts left by true Immortals] of the Purple Realm almost all laid down such contingency measures.

It was precisely by relying on these ultimate treasures that the Purple Realm repeatedly repelled the invasions of the Extraterrestrial Demon God [demonic gods from beyond this world], averting several mortal crises.

Alas, after tens of thousands of years of warfare, the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm that occurs once every Millennium has drained the Purple Realm of countless Deep-Seated Foundation [the accumulated resources and heritage that form the bedrock of a cultivation power].

Over these years, the Eastern Sea Cultivation World and the Eastern Wastelands within the Purple Realm have been breached several times. The Deep-Seated Foundation of the various great Dao Lord Sacred Land [sanctuaries and territories ruled by powerful Dao Lords] has long been exhausted in the relentless cycle of battles.

Returning to the matter at hand, seeing that the Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion resisted the impulse to sally forth, the Violet Blood Heaven-Demon revealed a trace of regret in its expression.

If the Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion had abandoned the Formation [a structured array that channels energy for defense or attack] to engage him in a bloody battle outside, he would have welcomed it with open arms.

Now that the lure had failed, it seemed they truly had no choice but to launch a forceful assault.

The Violet Blood Heaven-Demon cast a glance at the Horizon Sea Pavilion before him, his eyes turning frosty as he declared, "All of you, begin the attack!" Dive deeper into the Dao at audio-novel-dot-com.

"BOOM—"

As his words fell, he summoned forth a violet-crimson treasure wheel, hurling it to suppress the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation.

This treasure was the Violet Blood Heaven-Demon's Bodyguard Supreme Treasure, the Crimson Blood Heaven-Wheel, forged from Crimson Blood Demon-Gold [a rare metallic ore imbued with demonic blood essence]. Even among Pure Yin Demonic Treasure [demonic artifacts of the highest Yin-aligned purity], it was considered a peerless item.

The treasure descended with a thunderous impact, causing the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation protecting the Horizon Sea Pavilion to shudder violently. Fortunately, the formation's power was indeed extraordinary; it quickly stabilized and recovered after sustaining the blow.

However, the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon [powerful demons from beyond this realm] were not limited to Violet Blood Heaven-Demon alone. Dozens of other Heaven-Demon [high-ranking demonic beings], including Garuda Heavenly Demon, followed closely behind, launching a frenzied assault upon the grand formation.

Witnessing this, the defenders of the Purple Realm [a major cultivation realm] naturally would not let them have their way. They swiftly summoned their various Spiritual Treasure [enchanted artifacts imbued with spiritual power] and engaged the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon in fierce combat.

Thus, the two sides clashed for dozens of exchanges. Seeing that they still could not breach the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a powerful defensive array], Violet Blood Heaven-Demon began to grow impatient.

The spiritual energy [Qi] fueling the Horizon Sea Pavilion's Mountain Guardian Grand Formation could continuously regenerate. If they did not shatter it in one concentrated effort, they would merely be wasting their Mana [cultivation energy and power].

Now, the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a high-level cultivator] experts from the Purple Realm were tangling with them, preventing them from focusing their strength to break the formation. Fighting on like this would likely render all their efforts futile in the end.

Moreover, the grand formation of the Horizon Sea Pavilion was not only immensely defensive but could also unleash attacks of a demi-immortal level. In the span of these few dozen exchanges, it had already slain three Nascent Soul Demonic Cultivator [demonic cultivators who have formed their Nascent Soul, a powerful spiritual infant].

If the battle continued in this manner, they might suffer significant losses instead.

"Should we retreat, or pay any price to break this formation?"

Violet Blood Heaven-Demon hesitated inwardly, a flicker of uncertainty crossing his features.

Withdrawing now was unacceptable to him, yet pressing the assault would likely cost the lives of several more Nascent Soul Dao Lord [powerful cultivators who have reached the Nascent Soul realm and comprehended profound Dao principles] before the formation could be shattered.

"Enough! I shall use it to break this formation!"

Once this thought solidified, the Violet Blood Heaven-Demon [a powerful demonic entity] steeled its resolve. With a pained expression, it produced a single, dark violet Treasure Talisman [a powerful, single-use enchanted artifact].

With a casual flick of its wrist, the resplendent Treasure Talisman soared into the air, transforming into a colossal purple sword of heaven that cleaved down towards the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a powerful defensive array].

"Disaster! It's the Crimson Blood Heaven-Sword Talisman [a legendary talisman containing a demi-immortal's sword strike]!"

The Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion [the leader of the Horizon Sea Pavilion] paled, immediately channeling his full power to push the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation to its absolute limit.

This Crimson Blood Heaven-Sword Talisman was a supreme treasure the Violet Blood Heaven-Demon had hoarded for many years. Sealed within it was the full-force strike of a demi-immortal, capable of slaying any powerhouse at or above the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [a high stage of spiritual cultivation] in a single blow.

It was originally the Violet Blood Heaven-Demon's trump card reserved for dealing with the Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion. Now, forced to expend it prematurely, the demon aimed to shatter this accursed Mountain Guardian Grand Formation.

The Crimson Blood Heaven-Sword Talisman did not disappoint. With a deafening *clang* of release, it tore a massive, gaping breach in the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation protecting the Horizon Sea Pavilion [a major human cultivation sect].

Seeing this, the horde of Heaven-Demon [a class of powerful sky demons] wasted no time. They unleashed their deepest reserves of Deep-Seated Foundation [profoundly accumulated cultivation base power], hurling down their ultimate techniques like Yin Lightning [a sinister, soul-chilling lightning technique] and Demonic Talisman [talismans imbued with demonic power]. The combined onslaught hammered down, finally rupturing the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation completely.

"Catastrophe!"

Seeing the enemy breach the Formation, the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk [a monk who has attained divine power through subduing demons] acted decisively. He summoned forth the Eternal Sand Tranquil Spirit Realm [a supreme magical treasure containing a miniature cosmos of tranquil stars and endless sands], enveloping the entire Horizon Sea Pavilion within its dominion.

In an instant, everyone felt a weightlessness beneath their feet. As the stars wheeled and shifted, they traversed boundless void, arriving within a stretch of starry sky.

This starry expanse was immeasurably vast, filled in all directions with the glittering Ganges Sand Stars, an endless, desolate vista stretching to the horizon.

"The Eternal Sand Tranquil Spirit Realm!"

Within this sprawling Eternal Sand Tranquil Spirit Realm, the forces of the Human Race gathered together. The Outer Realm Demon Race [demonic beings from beyond this world], however, split into two groups. One faction followed beside the Violet Blood Heaven-Demon [a powerful demon lord of celestial origin], positioned far across the endless sea of Ganges Sand Stars, on the distant shore of The Other Shore [a metaphorical term for a distant, separate realm within this treasure].

The other faction stood before the assembled host, subtly encircled.

Before anyone could fully grasp their astonishment, the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk cried out, "This humble monk can use the Eternal Sand Tranquil Spirit Realm to separate these fiends upon the void's The Other Shore. Yet, given their cultivation, they will need but one Ke-time [fifteen minutes] to cross over!"

"All of you, strike now! Slay the enemies before you with all haste!" This novel is serialized on http://www . audio-novel.com. Visit for updates.