Chapter 882 : The Pure Yang Thunder's Might

The current Eldrin Chen, in terms of pure destructive power alone, might already rival a Ninth Layer Nascent Soul cultivator.

It is merely that his Mana [the reservoir of spiritual energy within a cultivator] still falls considerably short, and his array of techniques is not as varied as that of a true Ninth Layer Nascent Soul.

However, Eldrin Chen understood clearly that myself only needed to shore up the deficiency in Mana, and he would gradually be able to unleash the true might of his several Pure Yang Divine Ability [supreme techniques powered by the purest Yang energy].

Returning to the matter at hand, after testing the power of the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder, Eldrin Chen did not linger in the void.

He transformed into a streak of lightning and, in the blink of an eye, returned to the heart of Spirit Lake Isle.

By then, Lyra Jiang and the others had already concluded their seclusion. Seeing his return, she smiled and said, "It seems your gains this time were the greatest."

Eldrin Chen sensed the auras of his companions and could not help but reveal a smile. "This period of secluded cultivation," he began, "has indeed fulfilled our hopes."

Hearing his words, everyone present wore smiles of satisfaction.

Having consumed the Treasure Pill [a pill of exceptional rarity and power], each of them had experienced a significant advancement in their cultivation.

Among them, Lyra Jiang's Mana had grown profoundly deep and vast. Like Eldrin Chen, she had only advanced by a single layer in realm, but she had successfully cultivated the Five-Colored Divine Light Great Divine Ability, resulting in a tremendous leap in her combat prowess. This chapter is provided by audio_novel.com. Support the original.

Verdant Consort and Lila had advanced by leaps and bounds, cultivating in one sustained effort to the realm of the Third Layer of Nascent Soul.

Upon reaching this realm, their Mana was no weaker than that of a Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage cultivator, allowing them to refine the two High Grade Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure—the Ethereal Abyss Vase and the Frost Soul Immortal Ribbon.

Now that they had successfully refined these two treasures, they possessed some means to contend with a Primordial Spirit, Late Stage opponent.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen felt a measure of confidence regarding the upcoming battle.

A faint smile touched his lips as he spoke, "Since we have now made our breakthrough, the time has come to seize the initiative and act."

"Indeed," Lyra Jiang nodded in agreement, yet added a note of caution, "However, Lilith, Lucian Ji, and Nine Rivers have only recently broken through to the Primordial Spirit realm and have not yet had time to consolidate their cultivation. Should we wait a little longer?"

"We cannot delay any further,"

Eldrin Chen shook his head, his voice firm. "If we act now, it will be over a decade earlier than the time agreed upon with the Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion."

"Not only will the Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion be caught off guard, but even the Extraterrestrial Demon God will be unprepared."

The others nodded at his words. Lila then spoke up, "Then let us immediately notify our fellow Fellow Daoist and prepare to launch a surprise assault on the Star Lake Ancient Domain."

Once the decision was settled, the group immediately split up to take action.

Eldrin Chen personally journeyed to the Eastern Sea Cultivation World, paying visits in succession to the Horizon Sea Pavilion and Dorian's Sacred Land.

The remaining members, meanwhile, contacted the Long River Sacred Land, the Star Palace, and other Dao Lord Sacred Land to notify them, gathering the various Dao Lord [powerful cultivators who have comprehended their own Dao] to publicly undertake this great endeavor.

Thus, several months passed in the blink of an eye, and the many Dao Lord of the Eastern Wilderness once again assembled atop the Guyuan Mountain Range.

"For all of you to have come here today, I am truly and deeply grateful in my heart."

Within the Grand Hall of Gu Yuan Mountain, Eldrin Chen looked upon the assembled Dao Lord and spoke with a smile.

Those present included not only the five Dao Lord of the Chen Clan, but also three Dao Lord from the Three Veins Immortal Alliance: Nyssa Qu, Yvonne the Violet Consort, and Maris the Sea Steader.

Beyond these eight Dao Lord from the Three Veins Immortal Alliance, the major Sacred Land [powerful cultivation sanctuaries] of the Eastern Wilderness had also contributed. Long River Sacred Land sent Haoyuan the Dao Lord, while the Lin Immortal Clan saw both the Violet Firmament Dao Lord and the Hanging River Dao Lord arrive. The Star Palace was represented by Xuan Yue the Celestial Alchemist and Mizar, the Star Lord.

From beyond the Eastern Wastelands, the Drifting Snow Palace dispatched Frost Lily, the Immortal Maiden, and the Central Ancestral Domain also sent two Nascent Soul Dao Lord [Dao Lords at the Nascent Soul stage of cultivation].

"Sixteen Nascent Soul Dao Lord."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, his confidence in securing victory in this battle growing by several degrees.

Yet, as the others remained unaware of their true strength, Frost Lily, the Immortal Maiden, could not help but voice her trepidation, asking, "Fellow Daoist, are you certain of success in this engagement?"

"Against the Demon Race of the Star Lake Ancient Domain," Eldrin Chen declared with unwavering confidence, "our forces are more than sufficient."

Violet Firmament Dao Lord nodded, yet shook his head slightly. "The Star Lake Ancient Domain alone holds little fear for us," he conceded.

"My concern lies with the Black Dragon Demon Progenitor, the Blood Demon Ancient Ancestor, and that Black Lotus Demon Embryo. Should they intervene, the situation could turn dire."

Eldrin Chen acknowledged this with a nod. After a moment's contemplation, he spoke again. "The Black Dragon Demon Progenitor seeks to profit from the strife of others; it is unlikely he will intervene lightly." This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio–novel.com.

"Nevertheless, as a precaution, I have requested Dorian, the Sage Lord, to stand guard with the Immortal-Refining Furnace."

"As for the Blood Demon Ancient Ancestor and the Black Lotus Demon Embryo, I have enlisted the aid of the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk and the Master of the Glazed Palace to contain them. They will be utterly unable to interfere with our battle."

Hearing this, the assembled cultivators all nodded in agreement. Haoyuan the Dao Lord stroked his long beard and inquired, "If that is the case, when precisely shall we make our move?"

Eldrin Chen's gaze sharpened. He rose to his feet and declared, "Since this is a surprise assault, we must strike swiftly and decisively, catching our foe completely off guard."

"The day of the great battle is today."

Having decided to act, the group intended to strike with the speed of a thunderbolt, delivering a heavy blow to the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon and thus reclaiming the Star Lake Ancient Domain.

On that day, a group of sixteen Dao Lord tore through the void directly towards the Star Lake Ancient Domain. Before long, they arrived silently at the territory held by the Outer Realm Demon Race within the Star Lake Ancient Domain.

"Ahead lies Blood Demon Island."

Gazing at the Blood Demon Island ahead, Eldrin Chen spoke with calm composure.

The so-called Blood Demon Island was originally a Sacred Land of the Human Race within the Star Lake Ancient Domain, which later collapsed into the Demonic Abyss.

After the Demon Race occupied this place over a century ago, they restored it into a Demonic Cultivator Forbidden Land, which also became the forward headquarters for the Demon Race.

Among the group, Haoyuan the Dao Lord, who cultivated the Heavenly Eye Great Divine Ability, carefully observed for a moment before speaking. "All fifteen of the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon are present here."

Lyra Jiang frowned slightly and said, "This place is protected by a Sixth Rank Formation. Breaking through it will not be easy. If it holds for ten days or half a month, unforeseen variables may arise."

"Do not worry. I have long been prepared for this."

At that very moment, the Star Palace Master spoke. He produced a radiant Treasure Talisman [a powerful enchanted slip of paper] and declared, "This is a Sixth Rank High Grade Formation-Breaking Talisman [a supreme-grade talisman capable of shattering powerful defensive arrays]. Even within our Star Palace, we possess but a few of these treasures. It is sufficient to breach their grand formation."

"Excellent."

Heart leaping with joy, Eldrin Chen spoke, "I shall seal the void. You, proceed to break the formation."

"BOOM—"

The Star Palace Master gave a nod. With a flick of his sleeve, he activated the formation-breaking Treasure Talisman, unleashing it with a thunderous roar towards Blood Demon Island.

The talisman's might surged forth, vast and majestic, like a Nine Heavens Star Fragment [a mythical ore said to be a fragment of a fallen celestial star] plummeting from the heavens. With a single strike, it shattered the Sixth Rank Formation [a defensive array of the sixth rank, a pinnacle-grade protection] guarding Blood Demon Island.

"Disaster!"

Caught by the sudden assault, the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demons [demonic beings from beyond this realm] felt their hearts lurch. Instinctively, they sought to tear through the void to retreat.

But it was already too late. A Treasure Mirror [a magical mirror artifact], radiating with the immortal light of Yin and Yang [the complementary cosmic forces of darkness and light], manifested and hovered in the void, sealing the entire expanse of heaven and earth.

"Eldrin, the Abyss [a title for Eldrin Chen, referencing his connection to the primordial void], you wretched whelp!"

To behold the treasure was to behold the man. Though Eldrin Chen had yet to make a move, the moment the Yin-Yang Magnetic Treasure Mirror [a legendary artifact capable of manipulating opposing forces of attraction and repulsion] tore across the heavens, the complexions of the numerous Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon [demonic beings from beyond this realm] shifted dramatically.

The Eldrin Chen of today stood as one of the paramount existences at the peak of the Purple Realm [a high-level cultivation realm]. The sheer dominance of his methods was a rarity under heaven, a force only those at the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [the advanced stage of cultivating one's spiritual core] could hope to withstand. Original English translation available at audio~novel.com.