Chapter 839 : The Gathering of Primordial Spirits

It must be understood that among those present, the ones guarding the Azure Dragon Star Palace were only Path Master Mingyuan, Solar Fire Path Master, and Nine Abyss Path Lord—a mere three individuals.

Adding the four from the White Tiger Star Palace and the two Path Lord from the Vermilion Bird Star Palace—Sea-Calmer and Vast Righteousness—that made for a total of only nine Primordial Spirit Path Lord [cultivators who have condensed their spiritual core into a Primordial Spirit].

Even if one were to count Eldrin Chen, Exquisite Jiang, Verdant Consort, Lila, and the Second Primordial Spirit [a powerful technique to manifest a second spiritual avatar] of Exquisite Jiang, that would still only amount to fourteen combatants at the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] level.

Facing nineteen against fourteen, the odds of victory in this battle seemed far from certain.

Seeing the apprehension on their faces, Eldrin Chen offered a reassuring smile. "There is no need for concern," he said. "While our forces may appear outnumbered, the path to victory is not yet closed to us."

"Though we are fewer in number, both I and Brother Bright Abyss are not to be measured against ordinary cultivators of the Primordial Spirit Early Stage."

"Furthermore, with the Star Constellation Grand Formation [a grand defensive array that channels stellar power] capable of summoning three Four Symbols True Spirits [manifestations of the legendary Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, and Black Tortoise], a complete triumph in this battle is not beyond our reach."

As they were speaking, a streak of light descended from the heavens and landed in Eldrin Chen's hand.

After reading its contents, Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered briefly. He took a deep breath before announcing, "The White Tiger Star Palace has also fallen."

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The expressions of everyone present shifted dramatically. It turned out that shortly after Eldrin Chen and the others had departed, nineteen Outer Realm Heavenly Demon [powerful demons from beyond this world] had surrounded the White Tiger Star Palace.

Without a Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator who has mastered their spiritual core and attained a high realm] to anchor its defenses, the White Tiger Star Palace stood no chance against the assault of nineteen Outer Realm Heavenly Demon and was easily overrun.

Seeing this, Path Master Mingyuan took a deep breath and said, "The next target of the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon will likely be the Vermilion Bird Star Palace. Should we dispatch reinforcements?"

"There is no need for that."

Eldrin Chen shook his head and continued, "They refuse to engage us head-on, choosing instead to weaken our Formation [a structured arrangement of energy for defense or attack]. It seems the mastermind among these Outer Realm Heavenly Demon is a cunning and ruthless individual."

"If we follow their strategy and divide our forces, we would be playing right into their hands, allowing them to defeat us piecemeal. Yet, if we commit our entire strength, we risk losing this Azure Dragon Star Palace."

At this point, Eldrin Chen drew another deep breath. "Since dividing our forces is unwise and staying together is also problematic, our best course is to remain here at the Azure Dragon Star Palace, recover our spiritual power, and await the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon's assault."

"They are in a hurry to dismantle the Cosmic Stellar Formation [a grand celestial defensive array]. As the final Formation Eye [a critical energy node within a formation] among the outer island chain, they cannot afford to ignore this Azure Dragon Star Palace."

Path Master Mingyuan nodded, then sighed. "It seems we have no other choice."

Seeing that everyone agreed with his assessment, Eldrin Chen added, "Fortunately, the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon were too focused on breaking the grand formation to pursue our fleeing forces. The losses suffered by the various Immortal Clan [powerful families of cultivators] are not yet catastrophic."

"Issue the order: have all the major Immortal Clan withdraw from the outer islands to regroup and consolidate their strength. If we manage to rout the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon army, they can return to restore the Stellar Archipelago."

"Agreed!"

Someone immediately nodded and dispatched hundreds of message talismans [enchanted slips of paper used for long-distance communication].

After handling these matters, Eldrin Chen cast a glance at the Fiend Race Army encircling the Azure Dragon Star Palace Archipelago before speaking:

"While those Heavenly Demons [powerful, malevolent beings from beyond this realm] are absent, let us first cleanse the fiendish army. It will be less cumbersome when the true battle commences."

"Very well. I have endured their presence long enough,"

said Nine Abyss Path Lord, who was the first to charge forth and assault the Fiend Race Army.

The others naturally did not stand idly by. Over a dozen powerhouses at the Primordial Spirit Path Lord level [cultivators who have condensed their spiritual essence into a Primordial Spirit] joined the fray, and before long, the Fiend Race Army was thoroughly cleansed.

"…"

Thus, time flowed swiftly by. In the blink of an eye, more than ten days had passed.

As Eldrin Chen had anticipated, the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon [demonic beings from beyond this world], after breaching the White Tiger Star Palace Archipelago, immediately turned their sights toward the Vermilion Bird Star Palace Archipelago.

Facing the already abandoned Vermilion Bird Star Palace, the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon captured it without the slightest effort.

Immediately after, they mustered their Fiend Race Army and began their advance toward the Azure Dragon Star Palace Archipelago.

On this day, upon the vast expanse of the Eastern Sea, nineteen Outer Realm Heavenly Demon sat facing one another.

Their leader was a woman. Clad in a flowing black dress, her figure was voluptuous and alluring, yet a pinkish demonic mark adorned the center of her brow.

At this moment, the gazes of the many Heavenly Demons turned toward the leading figure, each revealing a measure of respect. Your portal to cultivation novels: audio-novel dot com.

Even the demon with wind-and-thunder wings sprouting from its back had a gleam in its eyes, unable to restrain itself from speaking: "The Saintess's strategy is truly masterful. Were it not for your plan, how could we have breached three Star Palace Archipelago in succession and achieved such a great victory?"

The one addressed as the Saintess stood upon the Treasure Ship [a vessel imbued with magical properties]. With a casual wave of her hand, she declared, "According to the oral decree of His Majesty the Demon God [the supreme ruler of the demonic forces], the primary objective of this campaign is to slay That upstart Eldrin, with breaching the Cosmic Stellar Formation [a grand defensive array harnessing stellar power] being secondary."

"Remember this: once the battle commences, disregard all else. You must besiege and kill that Returning Abyss Path Master at any cost."

"We obey!"

At the command of the Outer Realm Heavenly Demons [powerful demonic beings from beyond this realm], they surged forth through the void, charging towards the Azure Dragon Star Palace.

"BOOM—"

Battle erupted instantly. From the outset, over a dozen Outer Realm Demon Gods [demonic deities of immense power] plunged into the Azure Dragon Star Palace, aiming to shatter the Stellar Grand Formation [a grand defensive array powered by stellar energies] in a single, decisive assault.

The Human Race Primordial Spirits [cultivators who have condensed their spiritual essence into an independent, powerful soul] naturally would not let them succeed. Not only did they join forces to counterattack, but they also summoned the Azure Dragon True Spirit [the awakened spiritual essence of the Azure Dragon constellation], clashing fiercely with the Fiend Race Primordial Spirits.

"Slay them!"

Amidst the chaotic melee, Eldrin Chen was the first to strike. He unleashed the Primordial One Giant Hand [a divine technique manifesting a colossal hand of primordial energy], sweeping across the battlefield. In the span of a single clash, he grievously wounded a newly ascended Outer Realm Heavenly Demon.

Yet, at that very moment, the Outer Realm Heavenly Demons exchanged a glance. With chilling synchronicity, they turned and launched a concerted assault, their combined might focused solely on Eldrin Chen.

Sensing the dire turn, the human cultivators desperately threw themselves into the fray to intercept. They managed to block fourteen of the demons, but five still broke through the defensive line and closed in.

"Hmph—"

Surrounded and besieged, Eldrin Chen showed not a trace of fear. He manifested the Primordial One True Aegis [an ultimate defensive shield of condensed primordial essence], its radiant barrier withstanding the relentless, furious onslaught of the several Outer Realm Heavenly Demons.

The might of the Primordial One True Aegis [a supreme defensive technique] ranks among the top tier even within the Primordial Solar Divine Ability [a category of ultimate solar-based techniques], not inferior to the Great Vehicle Divine Ability [a profound technique] which can only be cultivated upon reaching the Primordial Spirit Late Stage [the advanced stage of the Primordial Spirit realm].

When propelled by Eldrin Chen's Primordial One Magical Power [his unique, foundational magical energy], its power was further amplified. The five Primordial Spirit Heavenly Demon [demonic cultivators at the Primordial Spirit Heavenly Demon level] unleashed several attacks in succession, yet none could breach his Protective True Aura [a protective aura of true energy].

Even so, Eldrin Chen felt the immense drain on his magical power.

He surveyed the surroundings. His allies were in no position to offer aid. Though Exquisite Jiang and the others possessed exceptional talent, they had not yet broken through to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the Primordial Spirit cultivation stage]. In a prolonged battle, their magical power would likely prove insufficient.

Meanwhile, Path Master Mingyuan was locked in combat with the Fiend Race Saintess. This woman's strength was on par with a Primordial Spirit Mid Stage [mid-stage Primordial Spirit] cultivator, forcing Path Master Mingyuan into a struggle from which he could not easily disengage.

"It seems I must rely on myself!"

In that fleeting moment between lightning and flame, Eldrin Chen made his decision. He would force a breakthrough, shattering the deadlock with overwhelming force to eliminate the foes before him.

Witness then, as Eldrin Chen used the Primordial One True Aegis to withstand the combined assault of the demons. He then summoned the Primordial One Giant Hand [a colossal hand of condensed energy], forcing two of the Heavenly Demons to devote their full strength to resist it.

Simultaneously, he transformed his Primordial One Magical Power into the 'Primordial One Primordial Solar Flame' [the ultimate, foundational form of solar flame]. A cataclysmic tide of Primordial Solar Flame [pure solar fire] erupted, its glorious, blazing majesty sweeping across heaven and earth.

This flame was the bane of Demonic Cultivator [practitioners of demonic arts]. Unleashed with Eldrin Chen's current level of power, it incinerated two Pure Lunar Demonic Treasure [demonic artifacts of pure lunar essence] in an instant, driving the two Primordial Spirit Heavenly Demon into a desperate, retreating defense.

"Clang—"

Following the resounding clang, the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords merged once more, cleaving a Primordial Spirit Heavenly Demon [a powerful demonic cultivator whose spiritual core has fully manifested] in twain on the spot.

To withstand the combined assault of five demons and still manage to slay one with a single sword stroke—such impeccable timing and ferocious prowess was truly awe-inspiring.

The remaining four demons were instantly struck with terror, their scalps tingling. In that moment, their attacks grew hesitant and restrained, none daring to commit their full strength. Read the full novel exclusively on https://audio-novel.com.