Chapter 841 : Healing the Fallen After Triumph

"A resounding victory."

After a battle that ended in total triumph, the group reconvened upon the Azure Dragon Archipelago.

Following this clash, the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon [demonic beings from beyond this world] encircling the periphery were nearly annihilated. The two that survived were grievously wounded, rendering them a negligible threat.

However, the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] cultivators of the Purple Seal Realm also suffered significant casualties. Among the Human Race Primordial Spirit Path Lord [cultivators at the Primordial Spirit realm who have begun to forge their own Path], Immortal Maiden Dawnlight was slain by a Primordial Spirit Heavenly Demon [a Heavenly Demon at the Primordial Spirit realm]. From the Demon Race, one Golden-Winged Great Roc Demon Ancestor fell in battle.

Fortunately, Immortal Maiden Dawnlight could undergo another cycle of reincarnation [a process where a soul is reborn into a new body, often with memories of past lives]. In a thousand years, she could cultivate back to the Primordial Spirit Realm. Yet, after such a devastating battle, her Path [one's unique Dao or way of cultivation] was likely severed.

Most of the other survivors were not faring well either. Several among the demons and monsters suffered critical injuries, with two forced to abandon their physical bodies entirely.

Among the Human Race, Cosmos Heaven's Punishment also had his physical form destroyed. While Exquisite Jiang and Verdant Consort survived with their Fortune [luck or destiny] intact, their injuries were still severe.

However, the profound utility of Eldrin Chen's Life Force Magic Power [a mystical art that manipulates vital life energy] was boundless. As long as the injury was not the fatal kind that destroyed the physical body, he was confident he could heal it almost completely.

Eldrin Chen spent seven days treating the group's wounds before convening them once more for a council.

Within the Great Hall, Eldrin Chen observed the assembled faces, a mix of worry and relief, their spirits visibly unsettled. For more chapters, visit audio-novel .c om for the complete novel.

Eldrin Chen understood their feelings all too well. Their joy stemmed from the resounding victory in this battle, while their worry lay in the fact that although the conflict on the periphery had been quelled, they were now to venture into the far more perilous inner region.

The core combatants in that inner region were beings at the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] Middle or Late Stage. A single misstep could mean death for a Primordial Spirit Early Stage combatant. For them, this was an exceedingly dangerous prospect.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen spoke up, "Esteemed allies, in a war of such magnitude—one that shatters worlds and eradicates lineages—there is simply no escape."

"If we do not grit our teeth and fight on today, and allow the Fiend Race to breach the Cosmic Stellar Formation [a grand defensive array harnessing the power of stars], we will likely face encirclement and slaughter by the Heavenly Demons."

Path Master Mingyuan also nodded, then added, "If our gathered force of so many Path Lord [a master who has forged their own unique cultivation path] combatants unites as one, we may well be enough to tip the scales of the battle's outcome."

The several Primordial Spirit Demons remained silent, each face etched with a dark, brooding expression.

It was the Golden-Winged Great Roc Demon Emperor whose expression finally hardened, her eyes filled with hatred as she spoke, "My husband fell in battle here. My enmity with the Fiend Race is one of life and death, with no room for compromise."

"Regardless, count me in for the fight in the inner region."

Seeing the Golden-Winged Great Roc declare her stance, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to the Azure Dragon and the Five Poisons Young Master. "Personal grievances," he stated, "we can set aside for now. The matter of the Black Tortoise Star Palace's destruction can also be temporarily tabled."

"The reason my Human Race can tolerate you demons and monsters is precisely for a great war such as this. Now is the moment when, if the lips are gone, the teeth will feel the cold [a Chinese idiom meaning when one ally falls, the others are endangered]. If you refuse to join the battle, do not blame me for settling accounts afterward."

Hearing the threatening words of Eldrin Chen, the expressions of Azure Dragon Demon Ancestor and Five Poisons Young Master shifted slightly, a flicker of killing intent passing through their eyes.

Yet, recalling the awe-inspiring might with which Eldrin Chen had slain the Heavenly Demon, a tremor of fear ran through their hearts, and they quickly reined in their emotions.

Seeing that the two had nothing further to say, Eldrin Chen spoke directly: "We shall rest and recuperate for another ten days. After that, we march into the Three Enclosures Archipelago. You may all return for now."

After the several Primordial Spirit Demons had departed, Path Master Mingyuan sighed. "These Primordial Spirit Early Stage fiends truly lack any sense of the greater picture. Even at a time like this, they are still consumed by their petty schemes."

"Demons and monsters have always been selfish and self-serving. Even after breaking through to the Primordial Spirit Realm and understanding the principle that 'when the lips are gone, the teeth feel cold,' their minds remain a tangled web of calculations,"

Eldrin Chen explained calmly, then shook his head. "To deal with such beings, one must overwhelm them with sheer force, intimidate them into submission. Only then will they obey."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen turned to look at the others and noticed the look of profound sorrow on the face of Nine Abyss Lu.

The battle had been arduous. Mystery Origin Lu, possessing combat power bolstered by a Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure, naturally could not stand idly by.

Yet, in a conflict of this Primordial Spirit magnitude, even a Primordial Spirit Path Lord could meet their end, let alone a mere Half-Step Primordial Spirit like him.

Mystery Origin Lu lasted less than ten exchanges against the Outer Realm Demon God before a single devastating blow shattered both his physical form and his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], extinguishing him utterly and denying him even the chance for Reincarnation.

That Mystery Origin Lu was a Primordial Spirit Seed [a cultivator nurtured for thousands of years to become a Primordial Spirit expert] he had cultivated for millennia. The bond between them was akin to that between the Old Patriarch and Eldrin Chen—closer than flesh and blood. No wonder Nine Abyss Lu was utterly heartbroken with grief.

Though there had been discord between them in the past, Eldrin Chen could not help but sigh at this moment, offering words of consolation: "The Demonic Abyss Cataclysm is perilous; even a Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a master cultivator at the Primordial Spirit realm who has comprehended a Path] may meet their end there. Please, fellow Daoist, temper your sorrow."

Nine Abyss Lu offered no reply. He merely clutched the 'Starlight Calamity-Severing Sword' that had belonged to Mystery Origin Lu, carefully refining this Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a supreme magical artifact imbued with the essence of the primordial sun]. A torrent of battle intent was quietly brewing within him.

War may breed fear, but it also sows the seeds of hatred. And once those seeds of hatred erupt, they bring forth boundless killing intent.

Eldrin Chen offered no further counsel. After ordering the various Immortal Clan [powerful clans with immortal heritage] to repair the Four Symbols Star Palaces Archipelago, he returned to his abode to restore his severely depleted spiritual power.

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Ten days passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, Eldrin Chen once again suppressed the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and advanced cultivation stage of a powerful expert] experts of the demon and fiend races. Gathering a force of twenty Primordial Spirit-level combatants, he set out towards the inner Star Palace Archipelago.

For this campaign, they brought only twenty Primordial Spirit-level fighters. Thus, after flying for merely a single day across the boundless sea, they arrived within the Celestial Market Enclosure, one of the sectors of the Three Enclosures Archipelago.

The defense of the Celestial Market Enclosure was led by two paramount holy lands from the Human Race's Eastern Region Great Wasteland: the Long River Holy Land and the Stellar Palace.

In addition to the five Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a high level of cultivation] from the two Holy Lands, there were also five Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a master of the Dao Path who has attained the Primordial Spirit realm], making a total of ten Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a high level of cultivation] guarding this place.

When they discovered the arrival of Eldrin Chen and the others, Long River Path Lord could not help but reveal an expression of both shock and delight.

After learning of the results from the outer battles, he could not help but take a deep breath and said, "To have a figure like you is truly a blessing for the Purple Seal Realm Human Race [the human civilization of the Purple Seal Realm]."

Eldrin Chen offered a slight smile, then cupped his hands respectfully. "Although our reinforcements are numerous, our strength pales in comparison to the esteemed defenders of the Celestial Market Enclosure [a fortified celestial trading hub and strategic stronghold].

Now that we have arrived at the Celestial Market Enclosure [a fortified celestial trading hub and strategic stronghold], we respectfully defer to your command, Senior."

Long River Path Lord did not decline. He spoke directly, "For this battle, I indeed have a stratagem that could alter its course. With your aid, the likelihood of its success has truly increased."

"Oh?"

A flicker of hope crossed Eldrin Chen's face, and he could not resist asking, "What ingenious plan do you have, Senior?"

"Shh..." Long River Path Lord shook his head, then smiled. "It cannot be spoken, it cannot be spoken!"

"I understand."

Eldrin Chen quickly understood—such a momentous matter could not be spoken of lightly.

Seeing his comprehension, Long River Path Master said, "Not long ago, we just repelled the Fiend Race Army's assault. While they are still regrouping, let us convene a council first."

"Agreed."

Eldrin Chen nodded and followed Long River Path Lord into the Great Hall.

Before long, within the central Great Hall of the Celestial Market Enclosure, over thirty Path Lords had gathered, each wearing an expression of grave solemnity.

Among the many Path Lords, the leaders were Long River Path Lord and the Master of Stellar Palace, both at the Primordial Spirit Late Stage.

Long River Path Lord glanced at the assembly and produced a map. "Fellow Daoists, you have only just arrived at the Three Enclosures Archipelago. Please examine the current situation and layout of the Inner Archipelago." Published by audio-novel dot com. All rights reserved.