Chapter 837 : Sword Union Shatters the Demon

In the span of a single heartbeat, the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords soared into the heavens.

In that flash of lightning and spark of flint, the two brilliant Immortal Sword merged into one, fusing into a single, dazzlingly radiant sword beam that cleaved down towards the Blood Soul Heavenly Demon with overwhelming force.

At that moment, the Blood Soul Heavenly Demon's assault on the Primordial One True Aegis had failed, and its Blood Fiend Soul-Slaying Sword could not be withdrawn in time to parry. It could only deploy a Escape Radiance [a technique for rapid evasion] in a desperate bid to flee.

Yet the sword beam born from the Sky-Severance Sword Union seemed to possess prescient knowledge, intercepting the demon's escape route with uncanny precision, striking later but arriving first.

"Aaaargh—!"

A scream of agony followed, as the Blood Soul Heavenly Demon was cleanly cloven in two.

Witnessing this, the Two-Winged Heavenly Demon who had just managed to escape drew a sharp, cold breath. Eldrin Chen's single stroke had been swift, precise, and merciless, perfectly predicting the Blood Soul Heavenly Demon's line of retreat.

It must be understood that a Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator whose spiritual core has reached the Path Lord stage] possesses formidable Force Extreme [the ultimate expression of one's power and vitality] for survival. Even though tearing through the void to escape was impossible here, delivering a single, fatal blow to such an entity was exceedingly difficult.

That Eldrin Chen had accomplished this feat demonstrated that his talent for combat and his battle instincts far surpassed the ordinary.

Filled with both shock and terror, the Two-Winged Heavenly Demon frantically beat its wings, transforming into a streak of wind and lightning that vanished into the void. Read, share, and discuss at audio-novel dot com.

Seeing the three strongest Heavenly Demons fall—two slain and one fleeing—the remaining five demons paled with terror. Without hesitation, they turned and fled into the distance.

"After them!"

Vast Righteousness True Lord and the others were unwilling to let such a perfect opportunity to beat a drowning dog slip away. They immediately gave chase.

Eldrin Chen also transformed into a streak of sword light and soared into the sky in pursuit. He did not chase the Two-Winged Heavenly Demon, for that creature possessed wings of wind and thunder, granting it speed that ranked among the pinnacle for those at the early to middle stages of the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm.

Against such a foe, unless he could seize a chance to deliver a fatal blow in one strike, he had little confidence in securing a kill. Thus, he set his sights on a Primordial Spirit Flame Demon.

That Primordial Spirit Flame Demon was but a newly-advanced Primordial Spirit cultivator, lacking even a single Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a spiritual treasure forged with the essence of the primordial sun]. It stood no chance of escaping with its life from Eldrin Chen's grasp.

In mere moments, he caught up. With a single application of the Great Five Elements Primordial One Grasping Hand [a divine ability that manifests a giant hand infused with the power of the five primal elements], he seized the demon and crushed it then and there upon the Eastern Sea.

Aside from this Primordial Spirit Flame Demon, the others also achieved merits in this battle. Although the five of them were severely wounded and their spiritual power [the energy cultivated by practitioners of the Dao] was greatly depleted—leaving them with little strength left to corner another Primordial Spirit Heavenly Demon—fortune smiled upon them.

At the critical moment, Lila arrived. Using her Frost Soul Divine Light [a divine light technique that freezes the soul], she immobilized a Primordial Spirit Demonic Cultivator, allowing Vast Righteousness True Lord to finish it off with a single sword stroke.

After completing this task, Vast Righteousness True Lord glanced at Eldrin Chen, his face alight with joy. "It is fortunate you arrived in time," he said with heartfelt relief.

"Indeed, this battle was truly perilous."

Master of Featherflight Pavilion also drew a deep breath, his face revealing the look of one who had narrowly escaped death.

In this battle, the five of them faced eight Outer Realm Heavenly Demon. Even counting Exquisite Jiang's External Incarnation, they barely had the combat power of six Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a high level of cultivation] cultivators.

Among these six Primordial Spirit combatants, three were only at the Pseudo-Primordial Spirit [a state that mimics but does not fully achieve the Primordial Spirit realm] level, making the balance of power extremely lopsided.

They had initially believed the best outcome would be to desperately take down two or three Primordial Spirit Demonic Cultivator. They never expected Eldrin Chen's arrival would completely reverse the tide of battle.

Not only did they avoid death in this fight, they managed to slay four Primordial Spirit Demonic Cultivator—a rare and resounding victory.

This filled them with joy, and their gazes toward Eldrin Chen held a measure of astonishment.

"You have all endured much,"

Eldrin Chen said without further preamble, stepping forward to support the most severely injured Sea-Calmer Path Master and examining his wounds.

The Sea-Calmer Path Master had consumed a medicinal pill [a spiritual elixir used for healing or cultivation]. He smiled bitterly and said, "Now that Demonic Fiendish Energy [a malevolent, corrupting energy from demonic sources] has invaded my body, I can no longer suppress my injuries."

"I fear it would require abandoning my physical form and spending three hundred years to reforge the Primordial Solar Path Body [a supreme constitution aligned with the purest solar energies]."

Upon hearing this, the others all revealed bitter smiles.

They had battled for several days, and their injuries were now severe. Restoring their combat strength would likely take a century of effort.

With such grievous wounds, even this victory was a pyrrhic one. It would be difficult for them to offer further meaningful assistance.

However, after examining him, Eldrin Chen shook his head and said, "I can help you recover from these injuries."

As his words fell, he manifested the Life Force Magic Power [a divine ability that channels the fundamental energies of life and vitality] and began to aid Sea-Calmer Path Master in mending his wounds. Experience the full epic at @udio-novel.com.

This Life Force Magic Power contained a trace of the power of the Great Path of Life [the supreme Dao governing all life and vitality], brimming with boundless, inexhaustible vitality.

With Eldrin Chen's current cultivation level driving it, while it could not yet revive the dead or regenerate flesh from bone, it was more than sufficient to treat injuries of Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest essence of a cultivator] magnitude, whether severe or minor.

Bathed in the Life Force Magic Power, Sea-Calmer Path Master found his injuries half-healed after just one grand celestial cycle [a complete circulation of energy through the body's meridians].

After nine consecutive grand celestial cycles, his wounds had recovered seventy to eighty percent, and his combat strength had astonishingly been restored by more than ninety percent.

After reaching this stage, Eldrin Chen had already expended half of his magical power [the energy cultivated and wielded by practitioners of the mystical arts]. He ceased his efforts and said, "Your injuries are now fundamentally healed. What remains can be restored through your own recuperation."

"What manner of power is this, to possess such miraculous efficacy?"

Sea-Calmer Path Master examined his healed wounds and could not help but reveal a look of astonishment.

Upon realizing this was the power of the Life Force Magic Power [a supreme healing art that channels the essence of life itself], Sea-Calmer Path Master drew a deep breath and exclaimed, "This Life Force Magic Power is the paramount method for healing injuries. I fear it far surpasses the mystical arts of the Verdant Wood Path Master."

The Verdant Wood Path Master was one of the pinnacle great powers within the Purple Seal Realm. His cultivation had reached the ninth tier of the Primordial Spirit realm [a high stage of spiritual cultivation where one's core spirit is fully formed], and he had comprehended the legendary Verdant Wood Magic Power [a healing art drawing power from the essence of verdant wood and life].

Although that Verdant Wood Path Master was not renowned for formidable combat strength, relying on his mastery of the Verdant Wood Magic Power, he had lived for over twenty thousand years. Not only was his ability to preserve his life exceptionally strong, but in the art of healing wounds, he was considered peerless under heaven.

Within the Purple Seal Realm, if a Primordial Spirit Cultivator sustained minor injuries, most were reluctant to consume a precious Primordial Spirit Pill [a high-grade elixir for healing injuries at the Primordial Spirit stage]. Instead, they would often seek out the Verdant Wood Path Master for treatment.

However, the Verdant Wood Path Master's magical power was inadequate for treating severe injuries. It paled in comparison to the Life Force Magic Power demonstrated by Eldrin Chen.

Contemplating this, Sea-Calmer Path Master marveled, "Any cultivator possessing this Life Force Magic Power would be more than capable of establishing themselves firmly within the Purple Seal Realm, ranking among the very apex of Primordial Spirit cultivators."

"You flatter me, Elder Brother," Eldrin Chen replied.

Eldrin Chen offered no further words. He simply treated the injuries of the several individuals, then consumed an elixir to restore his spiritual power [the mystical energy cultivated by practitioners].

Only after their wounds had mostly healed did he finally speak. "The situation is deadlocked. We must decide quickly and actively strive to secure victory in this war."

"Mm!"

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded repeatedly, understanding the gravity of this battle.

This was the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm, a calamity that occurs only once every three thousand years. If we remain trapped and defensive on Vermilion Bird Spirit Island, the situation will likely deteriorate, leading to the collapse of the Purple Seal Realm.

If we lacked the power to intervene, that would be one thing. But now that we possess a measure of strength, it is our duty to strive for victory in this conflict.

With this thought, the Sea-Calmer Path Master spoke directly. "Since you have arrived, Brother Eldrin, it falls to you to bear the main burden of this fight."

"Set your mind at ease and make the arrangements. We are all willing to follow your lead."

"Good!"

Eldrin Chen gave a firm nod. "The key to this battle lies in the Inner Archipelago. Yet, the fighting there is exceptionally fierce. With our current strength, we are simply powerless to intervene."

"Therefore, our most pressing tasks are twofold." Your portal to cultivation novels: audi novel.com.