Chapter 857 : The Mountain's Tribulation Call

"Eldrin."

Seeing this, Verdant Consort and the others nearby wanted to speak up and offer counsel.

However, Dorian, the Sage Lord shook his head and then said thoughtfully, "He is right. A tribulation cannot be avoided."

"Moreover, the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation of the Guyuan Mountain Range possesses formidable power. It is indeed the optimal place to undergo the tribulation."

The news that Eldrin Chen intended to attempt his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] breakthrough at Gu Yuan Mountain soon spread far and wide.

For a figure of his stature, every move was a focal point for the world. An event as significant as impacting the Primordial Spirit realm could be deduced with a modicum of divination; naturally, it could not be concealed.

He had never intended to hide it. Upon arriving at Gu Yuan Mountain, he immediately penned a series of letters, dispatching them to the various Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a cultivator who has formed their Nascent Soul, a higher state of being] with whom he had friendly ties.

Thus, not long after, one Nascent Soul Dao Lord after another arrived at the Guyuan Mountain Range.

In a remarkably short span of time, the Guyuan Mountain Range had gathered multiple Nascent Soul Dao Lord.

From Eldrin Chen's own circle alone, there were five Primordial Spirit, Early Stage cultivators: Thalion Chen, Lyra Jiang, Verdant Consort, Lila, and Nyssa Qu. Visit *audio-novel.com* to enjoy the complete series.

Among them, Lyra Jiang's Spiritual Treasure had not yet advanced to the Sixth Rank Middle Grade, but it already possessed combat power that could barely contend with a Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage cultivator [a practitioner who has condensed their spiritual essence into a powerful, independent spiritual entity].

In addition, there were others such as Maris the Sea Steader, Haoyuan the Dao Lord, and Dorian Ji.

These individuals were the Dao Lord [a title for a supreme master of the Dao, the fundamental principle of cultivation] who directly guarded his path of ascension. Beyond them, Eldrin Chen had also secured several other pledges.

The Violet Abyss Dao Lord of the Lin Immortal Clan promised to keep watch over the Crocodile Progenitor for him. Meanwhile, the Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion, bearing his injuries, personally journeyed to the Vast and Boundless Marsh.

For this reason, the Demon-Subduing Arhat [an enlightened Buddhist monk who specializes in vanquishing demons] traveled countless millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] to reach the Eastern Sea. He took up the defense of the Horizon Sea Pavilion in the Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion's stead, thus indirectly contributing his strength to the cause.

And beyond the reactions from the many Primordial Spirit cultivators of the Human Race, movements were also detected among the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon [powerful demons originating from beyond this world] and the Nascent Soul Demons and Monsters [demonic beings and monstrous creatures that have reached the Nascent Soul stage of power] of the Purple Realm.

Within the Star Lake Ancient Domain, the Garuda Heavenly Demon [a powerful avian demon lord], who had just crossed the Dragon-Slaying Mountain Range, received the news and let out a cold, sneering laugh.

"That whelp Eldrin, the Abyss slew my son in days past. Now he dares to attempt a breakthrough right under my very gaze? He truly seeks his own demise."

Deep beneath an endless Blood Sea, a crimson figure opened its eyes. "During this Demonic Abyss Cataclysm, I seized the chance to devour immeasurable quantities of vital essence and blood, finally recovering a fraction of my former power."

"Now, the Eastern Sovereign and Jiang the Sovereign Emperor are gone. Those old fossils like the Master of the Dao Palace are trapped within their own formations. It is time for I, the Blood Demon Ancient Ancestor, to walk the mortal realm once more."

Simultaneously, in the distant Rising Sun Ancient Domain within the Central Ancestral Domain, the two Dao Lord Orin Fang and Xuan Fang both bore faces shrouded in dark Qi [a malevolent form of spiritual energy], their pupils utterly crimson with bloodlust.

Xuan Fang, his killing intent radiating and expression icy to the extreme, asked venomously, "Eldrin, the Abyss holds a great enmity with us. Now that whelp seeks to attain the Dao [to achieve a supreme state of enlightenment and power], shall we simply sit idly by and watch?"

"Profound Sun..."

Orin Fang gazed at the blood-red eyes of Xuan Fang, his own pupils involuntarily twitching violently.

A look of profound agony crossed his face, and bloody tears actually began to stream from his eyes: "During this invasion by the Extraterrestrial Demon God, you and I were controlled by Inner Demons [demonic entities born from one's own heart and negative emotions].

"Not only did we fail to participate in the battle at the Demonic Abyss, we also committed such a world-shaking atrocity. I, Orin Fang, am ashamed before our ancestors. You must not err further!"

As his words fell, Orin Fang's gaze swept across the vast Rising Sun Holy Land. This Sacred Land was now a scene of carnage, corpses strewn everywhere, the very air thick with overwhelming Baleful Qi [a malignant, killing spiritual energy] and the stench of blood.

It turned out that during this Demonic Abyss Cataclysm, the two Dao Lord of the Fang Clan, Orin Fang and Xuan Fang, were gripped by fear. They dared not join the campaign against the Demonic Abyss, creating a massive flaw in their mental fortitude.

The Extraterrestrial Demon God seized this opportunity, using the Inner Demons to invade and lure them into a state of Qi Deviation [a catastrophic failure in cultivation where one loses control of their spiritual energy].

Their hearts were already unrighteous, and they believed the Purple Realm would likely fall regardless. Thus, under the seduction of the Inner Demons, wicked thoughts arose instantly. They performed a bloody sacrifice of their entire vast Fang Clan, converting to the Demonic Path [the path of demonic cultivation, which often involves heinous acts to gain power].

At this moment, Rising Sun Dao Lord regained his senses, but it was already far too late. A wave of bitter regret washed over his heart.

"Clan Lord, you are being far too naive!"

Witnessing Rising Sun Dao Lord's remorse, Profound Sun Dao Lord sneered coldly. "Regarding the upcoming battle at the Horizon Sea Pavilion, the Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion has already declared that once his injuries heal, he will certainly come for the two of us."

"Even if you do not fear the Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion, do you truly believe that after the Abyssal Daoist breaks through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm, he will show us any mercy?"

At this point, Profound Sun Dao Lord let out another cold laugh. "Moreover, having already pledged ourselves to the Extraterrestrial Demon God, do you think there is any path back for us now?"

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Rising Sun Dao Lord's expression shifted repeatedly, revealing a look of profound inner conflict.

Seeing this, Profound Sun Dao Lord pressed his advantage. "Why not see this dark path through to its end? Let us join forces to slay the Abyssal Daoist."

"That man is, after all, a thorn in the side of the Extraterrestrial Demon God. Eliminating him would remove the greatest threat to the Demon God. We would surely be greatly rewarded."

"In the future, when the Demon God Majesty seizes the legacy of the Purple Immortal Lord and breaks through to the Earth Immortal [an immortal bound to the earthly realm] realm, or even the Heaven Immortal [a celestial immortal] realm, who is to say we might not ascend to become Nine Nether Demon Gods ourselves?"

After hearing the counsel of Profound Sun Dao Lord [a powerful cultivator lord], the Rising Sun Dao Lord [a lord who embodies the rising dawn] was ultimately persuaded, regaining his composure from the depths of remorse.

He wiped away his crocodile tears, his expression of pity vanishing as a cold sneer twisted his lips. "You are right," he said. "If you and I can ascend to the dignity of a Demon God [a supreme rank among demonic cultivators], what does sacrificing the clansmen of the Fang Clan matter?"

Upon Gu Yuan Mountain, one Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a cultivator lord who has formed their Nascent Soul] after another gathered, each wearing a grave expression.

Meanwhile, Eldrin Chen sat cross-legged within his Seclusion Chamber [a specially prepared room for deep meditation and cultivation], adjusting his state and preparing for the moment to attempt his breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core realm, a higher stage of cultivation] realm.

An immeasurable span of time seemed to pass. Eldrin Chen felt his accumulated Mana [the cultivated spiritual energy used to perform arts and techniques] reach its absolute peak. His physical body, his Mana, and his soul had all ascended to their most potent and flourishing state.

"Now is the time!"

In that very instant, without the slightest hesitation, he channeled his vast, surging Mana upwards into the boundless Firmament [the vault of heaven], striving to pull down the Heavenly Soul [a celestial component of one's spirit necessary for high-level ascension] from the Nine Heavens Above [the highest celestial realms].

Immediately, a majestic and radiant aura erupted, flooding the vast expanse of the Guyuan Mountain Range.

Then, from within the endless Firmament, a supremely brilliant golden sun began its descent.

"It has begun!"

Seeing this, Lyra Jiang and the others all revealed expressions of grave solemnity.

Witnessing the scene, Dorian, the Sage Lord immediately spoke, "Everyone, be cautious! The tribulation has arrived!"

"BOOM—"

At that very moment, the vast heavens and earth were torn asunder, and a single azure True Dragon soared into the sky, charging towards the summit of the Guyuan Mountain Range.

Lifting their gazes, the group saw that the newcomer was none other than the Azure Dragon Demon Progenitor.

This Azure Dragon Demon Progenitor held a long-standing grudge against Eldrin Chen, compounded by the life-and-death enmity over the Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword. Now, disregarding the greater situation in the Purple Realm, it dared to obstruct Eldrin Chen's path to enlightenment.

"You dare to block the Dao-path!"

Seeing it was the Azure Dragon Demon Progenitor, Verdant Consort's pupils instantly turned icy cold. In that instant, she summoned forth the Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword and slashed towards the past.

With the foundation of her Verdant Lotus Immortal Embryo, Verdant Consort had only recently broken through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm and had not yet fully digested the gains from her advancement. Nevertheless, her power had increased tremendously, placing her at the very pinnacle of the Primordial Spirit, Early Stage.

Now, clashing with the Azure Dragon Demon Progenitor, she immediately pressed it back step by step, forcing it into a disadvantageous position. Your portal to cultivation novels: audio - novel . com.