Chapter 852 : The Furnace Seals the Heaven-Demon

Such a Quasi-Immortal Treasure [a treasure of near-immortal grade, one step below a true Immortal Artifact], if wielded by a supreme powerhouse at the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul [the pinnacle of the Nascent Soul realm], would even be sufficient to intimidate a Demigod Ancestor [a cultivator who has transcended mortality and attained a semi-divine state].

At this moment, the Immortal-Refining Furnace [a legendary furnace capable of refining even immortals] awakened of its own accord, unleashing a power so astonishing it completely severed the retreat path of the Violet Blood Heaven-Demon [a high-ranking demon of celestial origin, known for its potent violet blood].

That Violet Blood Heaven-Demon now wished to change course, but it was already too late.

The Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion [a title for the leader of a major cultivation pavilion], at the cost of grievous injury, shattered its Bodyguard Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade protective treasure]. Seizing the opening, the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk struck, forcing the demon to cough blood and be sent flying.

In that instant, the Immortal-Refining Furnace erupted with torrential divine power, sucking the demon into the Treasure Furnace [the core chamber of the furnace] and firmly suppressing it within.

"Aaaah! Let us perish together!"

At this life-or-death juncture, the Violet Blood Heaven-Demon hardened its heart. It forcibly mobilized a mouthful of its violet blood essence, transforming it into a Blood Curse [a malevolent spell powered by one's own blood and life force] that it launched at the Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion.

This curse was named the Violet Blood Immortal-Severing Curse [a supreme curse technique that can sever an immortal's connection to the Dao], an Innate Pure Yang Divine Ability [a supreme ability born from one's innate constitution, aligned with the pure Yang principle] cultivated by the Violet Blood Heaven-Demon. Not only was its power monstrously great, but it was also fiendishly difficult to guard against.

Struck suddenly by this attack, the Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion immediately coughed up a mouthful of rebellious blood. His face became suffused with a baleful aura of violet blood and killing intent.

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The Immortal-Refining Furnace [a legendary artifact capable of refining even immortals] trembled with fury, unleashing a cataclysmic wave of Immortal Refining Flame [a divine flame said to be capable of purifying and consuming immortal beings].

The flames of the Immortal-Refining Furnace dared to refine both immortals and demons. Although the Violet Blood Heaven-Demon [a powerful demonic being of celestial origin] was a supreme powerhouse at the Nascent Soul Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Nascent Soul realm], it could scarcely withstand such Immortal Refining Flame.

In less than the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, its aura was utterly refined, its spirit and soul extinguished, leaving no trace of life behind.

"CRACK—"

At that very moment, a thunderous explosion tore through the void.

Eldrin Chen looked up to see countless fissures spider-webbing across the expanse of the Eternal Sand Tranquil Spirit Realm [a mystical realm of shifting sands and profound tranquility].

As these cracks widened, they finally erupted with a deafening *BOOM*, shattering into a sky full of void fragments.

Witnessing the void rupture, the remaining thirty-eight Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon [demonic entities originating from beyond this world] erupted in maniacal glee, fleeing desperately into the depths of the broken void.

"Alas, what a pity!"

Watching the horde of Demonic Monsters retreat, Eldrin Chen could not help but sigh. They had just slain the Violet Blood Heaven-Demon, a prime moment to press their advantage and expand their victory. Yet, the Eternal Sand Tranquil Spirit Realm had ultimately failed to hold.

This outcome was, in truth, within expectations. Although the Eternal Sand Tranquil Spirit Realm [a spatial treasure of immense value] is a priceless Supreme Treasure of Pure Yang [a treasure of the highest yang purity], its power ultimately has its limits.

After all, when over one hundred Nascent Soul Dao Lord [powerful cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage] clash simultaneously, even a mountain range spanning millions of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] would be reduced to rubble. That a single Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a spiritual treasure of pure yang essence] could withstand such an onslaught for so long is a testament to its astonishing nature.

"Do not pursue them!"

Watching as the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon [demonic beings from beyond this realm] tore through the void to escape, the Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion [a title for a powerful cultivator], suppressing his injuries, hastily called out to stop the few who wished to give chase.

Now, without the Spatial Spiritual Treasure [a treasure that manipulates space] to contain them, unless an opponent is slain in a single blow, it is nearly impossible to permanently kill a being of Nascent Soul Grade [the Nascent Soul cultivation stage].

After successive, grueling battles, everyone was utterly exhausted and truly unwilling to waste further energy on a fruitless struggle.

"We have prevailed, at last."

Eldrin Chen let out a sigh of relief, then cast his gaze across the battlefield.

He discovered that the Human Race still had over thirty Nascent Soul Dao Lord remaining, which caused a slight easing of the tension in his heart.

Thanks to the tactical advantage created by the Formation [a mystical battle array] and the Eternal Sand Tranquil Spirit Realm, this battle saw the Human Race lose fourteen Nascent Soul Dao Lord, while the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon suffered twenty-nine casualties. It could be considered a decisive and resounding victory.

Yet, despite this, Eldrin Chen still felt a profound weight settle in his heart.

"Senior, your injury!"

Eldrin Chen's expression turned gravely solemn. He immediately channeled his Life Magical Power [a healing power born from the essence of life itself] to mend the wounds of Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion.

After a moment, a look of helplessness crossed his face. With a stern expression, he declared, "This Violet Blood Immortal-Severing Curse [a vile curse that severs one's connection to immortality] is exceptionally malicious. Even my Life Magical Power finds it difficult to extract."

"The Pure Yang Flame [a flame of pure, unadulterated Yang energy] Mana [the refined spiritual energy used by cultivators] could counter it. However, the Pure Yang Flame is overwhelmingly potent. I fear it would destroy your physical body, senior, before it could even neutralize this Violet Blood Immortal-Severing Curse."

At this point, Eldrin Chen sighed and said, "Senior, the only way to resolve this curse is for you to abandon your current physical form and forge a new one." This chapter appears courtesy of @udio-novel.com.

"To be so troublesome..." Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion frowned, his expression one of deep gravity. "Currently, within our Human Race, I am the only Ninth Layer Nascent Soul [the pinnacle stage of the Nascent Soul realm] cultivator capable of battle."

"If I were to go into seclusion to rebuild my body, who would restrain the Demonic Monsters Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing their true essence]? Who would suppress that accursed dragon?"

Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion shook his head, then took a deep breath. "We must wait for another Ten Sixty-Year Cycles [a period of six hundred years]. After Ten Sixty-Year Cycles, Brother Separated Flame will have recovered, and Brother Tianqi should also be fully healed from his injuries."

"By then, our Human Race will possess Primordial Spirit combat strength once more. It will not be too late for this old man to rebuild his body then."

Having said this, he noticed Eldrin Chen remained silent and frowned, asking, "Young friend, do you have more to say?"

"Senior..."

Eldrin Chen's heart trembled. Only then did he speak, his voice shaking, "This Violet Blood Immortal-Severing Curse is utterly vicious. Forget dragging on for Ten Sixty-Year Cycles; in merely three hundred years, it will have invaded the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator]."

"By that time, I fear even if a Nine Heavens Immortal [an immortal from the highest heavens] descended to the mortal realm, it would be beyond saving!"

"Boom—"

The Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion's face instantly turned ashen. He stood frozen for a long moment before closing his eyes and saying, "Perhaps... this is simply my fate."

"While this old man still has some strength left, I shall hold on for you for another three hundred years."

"You must return to the Eastern Wilderness to cultivate. I hope that in three hundred years, you will be able to hold up a piece of the sky for our Human Race."

"Senior!"

Eldrin Chen stood rooted to the spot, stunned. He wanted to say something, but in the end, only a voiceless silence remained.

After the great battle concluded, the various Dao Lord prepared to re-establish the grand protective formation for the Horizon Sea Pavilion.

During the previous conflict, the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation of the Horizon Sea Pavilion had been breached, destroying nearly half of the hundreds of thousands of Formation Flags of various sizes used to power it.

Restoring this formation posed an immense challenge. Replacing the destroyed Formation Flags was the simpler part; with the countless cultivators from various Immortal Clan now gathered at the Horizon Sea Pavilion, mobilizing them could produce a sufficient number of Formation Flags within three months.

However, to truly mend the grand formation required a Formation Master of Sixth Rank High Grade proficiency, a requirement that stymied the assembled experts.

Sixth Rank High Grade materials were exceedingly rare, and mastering any of the Hundred Arts of Cultivation to the Immortal Rank demanded extraordinary talent. Consequently, Sixth Rank High Grade Formation Master were exceptionally scarce.

The Purple Realm itself housed barely over one hundred Nascent Soul Cultivator, and only the most elite handful among them possessed Sixth Rank High Grade Spiritual Object. Many of these pinnacle figures did not specialize in formation arts.

This meant that within the entire Purple Realm, only four individuals possessed formation mastery at or above the Sixth Rank High Grade level: the Master of the Dao Palace, the Master of the Supreme Profound Hall, the Five Venoms Ancient Ancestor, and the Ancestor Black Tortoise.

Currently, the Master of the Dao Palace, the Five Venoms Ancient Ancestor, and the Ancestor Black Tortoise were all sealed within the Eight Trigrams Grand Formation, while the Master of the Supreme Profound Hall had fallen in battle during the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm. Thus, among those present, there was no Formation Master of Sixth Rank High Grade caliber.

Given their collective skill, they lacked the capability to deploy a Sixth Rank High Grade Mountain Guardian Grand Formation from scratch. Fortunately, their task was merely to repair the existing formation, an endeavor they could attempt.

Thus, Eldrin Chen joined forces with six or seven other Sixth Rank Formation Master, including the Violet Firmament Dao Lord and the Glazed Palace Master. Through seven months of relentless calculation and refinement, they finally succeeded in restoring the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation.

Although its power was diminished by thirty percent compared to the original version, it still resided within the domain of the Sixth Rank High Grade and was capable of withstanding three Primordial Spirit, Late Stage Heaven-Demon [powerful celestial demons].

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