Chapter 838 : A Pact of Primordial Spirits

Having spoken thus far, he paused, his gaze sweeping over the assembled group before continuing. "The first option is to reinforce the other Star Palace Archipelago [a chain of islands named after celestial palaces]. We would unite the Primordial Spirit Path Lord [cultivators who have mastered their Primordial Spirit, the spiritual core of their being] from the outer islands to crush the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon [powerful demons originating from realms beyond this one] there."

"If we can defeat the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon on the periphery, then we can gather the combined strength of all the outer Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a high level of cultivation] cultivators. With that force, we can plan to lend a hand to our fellow Daoists fighting within the inner ring of the archipelago."

"The second option is to immediately dispatch personnel to swiftly repair the damaged islands. We must restore the destroyed Formation Eye [the critical, central node of a defensive or offensive magical array] on each isle. Doing so will augment the power of the overarching Cosmic Stellar Formation [a grand defensive array that channels the power of the stars]."

Listening to Eldrin Chen's analysis, everyone present nodded in agreement.

Currently, the number of Primordial Spirit Path Lord in the Purple Seal Realm [a specific cultivation realm or territory] was inferior to the horde of Outer Realm Heavenly Demon. They could only hold their ground by relying on the strength of their defensive Formation [a structured arrangement of energy channels and nodes used for defense, attack, or cultivation]. Outright victory through sheer force was currently beyond their reach.

Under such circumstances, the only path to breaking the enemy's strength was to unite every possible ally, striving to create a numerical advantage in localized battles.

Only by doing so could they hope to gradually splinter the forces of the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon, ultimately shifting the tide of the entire conflict.

"Then it's settled," one of them declared.

Understanding Eldrin Chen's intent, Exquisite Jiang spoke up. "We shall go to reinforce the other Star Palace Archipelago. Let those cultivators below the Primordial Spirit realm focus on repairing the defenses of the Vermilion Bird Star Palace Archipelago [the Star Palace Archipelago associated with the Vermilion Bird, one of the Four Symbols]."

"Then let us depart," came the final word, and with it, a sense of grim purpose settled over the group. Discover more cultivation stories at @udio-novel.com.

Eldrin Chen gave a firm nod. Without hesitation, he led the group out, flying directly towards the White Tiger Star Palace Archipelago.

The White Tiger Star Palace Archipelago was defended by four Primordial Spirit Early Stage cultivators from the Eastern Sea Cultivation World and the Eastern Region Great Wasteland. Three of them were old acquaintances of Eldrin Chen.

These four were Violet Consort Yan, Immortal Maiden Dawnlight, Cosmos Heaven's Punishment, and Freya Ji.

Among them, Immortal Maiden Dawnlight had broken through to the Primordial Spirit realm the earliest and already possessed a Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure named 'Dawnlight Silk'. Freya Ji was next, also wielding a Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure called the 'Nine Heavens Demon-Subduing Bracelet'.

Cosmos Heaven's Punishment and Violet Consort Yan had made their breakthroughs most recently and did not yet possess a single Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure.

Outside the White Tiger Star Palace, five Outer Realm Heavenly Demon [powerful demons from beyond this world] were laying siege. Faced with the defenders' resistance, their progress had been exceedingly slow.

However, the five Outer Realm Heavenly Demon were not overly concerned. Their objective was to pin down the several Primordial Spirit Path Lord [cultivators who have reached the Primordial Spirit realm and begun to walk their own unique cultivation Path] within the White Tiger Star Palace, thereby allowing breakthroughs to be achieved more swiftly on other battlefields.

Now, seeing Eldrin Chen and his forces arrive, the five demons did not even pause to look. They immediately and decisively disengaged and fled.

"They run fast enough," someone remarked.

Watching the five Outer Realm Heavenly Demon retreat, a wave of relief washed over the group.

Yet Eldrin Chen's expression grew increasingly grave. He watched the departing five Outer Realm Heavenly Demon [demonic beings from beyond this world] with a heavy heart, his brow deeply furrowed as he said:

"These Heavenly Demons have realized our strategy and will not give us the chance to defeat them one by one. It seems a fierce battle is still unavoidable."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the others shifted slightly.

Immortal Maiden Dawnlight took a deep breath and spoke, "Regardless, we have fought with all our might in this Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [the great calamity at the Demonic Abyss]. The combined Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a high level of power] realm combat strength from the Four Great Star Palaces [the four major celestial palaces] amounts to seventeen individuals."

"Now that you have slain four Outer Realm Demon God [powerful demonic deities from the outer realms], even if we must face them in a combined, brutal clash, we should have nothing to fear."

"Indeed," Cosmos Heaven's Punishment nodded, a trace of a smile on his lips. "We who walk the path of cultivation, what fear have we of battle?"

"*Whoosh—*"

At that very moment, a streak of light shot across the distant void towards them.

Eldrin Chen caught the luminous streak. After a brief glance, his countenance grew even more solemn.

Seeing this, Verdant Consort could not help but ask, "What is it?"

"The Black Tortoise Star Palace is no more."

Eldrin Chen drew a deep breath and handed the spiritual talismans in his grasp to the others.

It turned out that not long ago, the Two-Winged Heavenly Demon and three other Outer Realm Heavenly Demon had joined forces with another Fiend Race Army. Together, a force of eleven Primordial Spirit Heavenly Demon [powerful demons at the Primordial Spirit stage] laid siege to the Black Tortoise Star Palace archipelago.

This battle inflicted grievous losses upon the Path Lord Sacred Land of the Qian Clan, who were garrisoning the islands. Three of the Qian Clan's Primordial Spirit Path Lord [Path Lords at the Primordial Spirit stage] and one rogue cultivator Primordial Spirit perished.

Among these four, two from the Qian Clan fell in battle on the spot. One managed to escape with his life, though his physical body was utterly destroyed. As for the rogue cultivator Primordial Spirit, 'Heavenly Escape Recluse', he fled without even engaging in combat.

The Qian Immortal Clan was one of the Central Continent Primordial Spirit Immortal Clan. This lineage had only those three Primordial Spirit Path Lord. Unfortunately, lacking a Primordial Spirit Mid Stage expert to anchor their strength, they had been assigned to garrison the Black Tortoise Star Palace. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio‑novel.com.

Yet, after this single battle, with two of their three Primordial Spirit Path Lord dead and one severely wounded, the Qian Immortal Clan was likely to decline into obscurity from this point onward.

At this thought, anxiety gripped them all. Cosmos Heaven's Punishment could not help but ask, "The Black Tortoise Star Palace was protected by a Stellar Grand Formation [a powerful astral defensive array]. How could it have fallen so swiftly?"

"It was most likely a Sixth Rank Superior Grade Formation-Breaking Talisman [a supremely powerful talisman designed to shatter defensive formations], or perhaps an exceedingly rare, single-use Spiritual Object [a mystical artifact imbued with potent spiritual power]," Vast Righteousness Path Lord replied, closing his eyes as he drew another heavy, pained breath.

Seeing the situation deteriorate rapidly, Sea-Calmer Path Master could not help but feel his heart drumming with anxiety. He then spoke up, asking, "Brother Eldrin, what should we do now? Speak your mind."

Eldrin Chen took a deep breath. After a moment of contemplation, he declared with unwavering resolve, "The Outer Realm Heavenly Demon [powerful demons from beyond this world] sparing no cost to breach the Black Tortoise Star Palace was entirely within our expectations."

"Otherwise, once we combined our forces, they would hold no advantage in the ensuing battle."

Reflecting on the arduous nature of war, Eldrin Chen drew another deep breath and stated, "Our most urgent task is to join forces with our fellow cultivators at the Azure Dragon Star Palace to avoid being picked off one by one by the Heavenly Demons."

Everyone nodded in agreement upon hearing this. Exquisite Jiang then said, "Then let us proceed to the Azure Dragon Star Palace."

Once the decision was made, Eldrin Chen acted decisively, leading the group towards the Azure Dragon Star Palace.

Upon arriving at the Azure Dragon Star Palace, they discovered that the main force of the Outer Realm Fiend Race [the collective term for demonic beings from beyond this realm] had already surrounded the Vermilion Bird Star Palace.

Fortunately, they were not too late. The Outer Realm Demon God [a supreme demonic entity from beyond this world], needing to recuperate slightly after the battle at the Black Tortoise Star Palace, had not yet had time to immediately strike the Azure Dragon Star Palace.

The group fought their way through the Fiend Race Treasure Ship [enchanted vessels used for warfare and transport] fleet and entered the Azure Dragon Star Palace, where they met the Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator who has reached the Primordial Spirit realm and mastered a profound cultivation path] stationed there.

As it was a millennium ago, the defense of this Azure Dragon Star Palace was still held by the forces from the Southern Ridge Cultivation World.

However, unlike the previous time, this Azure Dragon Star Palace was not only garrisoned by Nine Abyss Lu, but also by Solar Fire Path Master and Path Master Mingyuan.

Particularly that Path Master Mingyuan; this individual was an Immortal Seed [a prodigy with the potential to ascend to immortality] cultivated with the full resources of the Path Palace Sacred Land. Although he had only recently entered the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core cultivation stage] realm, his combat prowess was not inferior to that of a Primordial Spirit Mid Stage cultivator.

By his strength alone, he could match at least two or three Primordial Spirit Early Stage cultivators.

"Brother Eldrin, you have finally arrived!"

Seeing Eldrin Chen arrive, Solar Fire Path Master heaved a sigh of profound relief and pulled him aside, saying, "The current situation... how to handle it depends on your decision."

"Do not fret, Brother Solar Fire."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. After gathering everyone to sit, he began, "To know your enemy and yourself is the key to a hundred victories. Let us first calculate the balance of forces between both sides."

"Agreed."

That Path Master Mingyuan nodded and spoke, "According to our current intelligence, among the Primordial Spirit cultivators who emerged from the inner region, there were a total of twenty-three."

"Now that four have been slain by several fellow Daoists, only nineteen Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a title for a Primordial Spirit stage master of a cultivation path] remain."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of all present shifted subtly, a flicker of unease settling in their hearts. For the best reading experience, visit https://audio-novel.com.