Chapter 857 : The Gathering of Spirit Lords

"Eldrin."

Seeing this, Verdant Consort and the others nearby wanted to speak up and offer counsel.

However, Sage Lord Dorian shook his head and then said thoughtfully, "He is right. The Tribulation [a heavenly trial that tests a cultivator's cultivation and resolve] cannot be avoided."

"Moreover, the Mountain Protection Formation of the Gu Yuan Mountain Range possesses truly Extraordinary power. It is indeed the optimal place to undergo the tribulation."

"..."

The news that Eldrin Chen intended to attempt his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a major advancement] breakthrough at Gu Yuan Mountain soon spread far and wide.

For a figure of his stature, every move was a focal point for the world. An event as significant as attempting a Primordial Spirit breakthrough could be deduced with a little divination and was naturally impossible to conceal.

He had never intended to hide it. Upon arriving at Gu Yuan Mountain, he immediately penned a series of letters, dispatching them to the various Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator who has reached the Primordial Spirit realm and is a master of their cultivation path] with whom he had friendly ties.

Thus, not long after, one Primordial Spirit Path Lord after another arrived at the Gu Yuan Mountain Range.

Within a remarkably short span of time, the Gu Yuan Mountain Range had gathered multiple Primordial Spirit Path Lord. Support the author by reading on https://audio-novel.com.

By Eldrin Chen's side alone, there were five Primordial Spirit Early Stage cultivators: Eternal Profound Chen, Exquisite Jiang, Verdant Consort, Lila, and Nyssa Qu.

Among them, although Exquisite Jiang's Spiritual Treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators] had not yet advanced to the Sixth Rank Mid-Grade level, it already possessed combat power roughly equivalent to the Primordial Spirit Mid Stage.

Beyond these, there were also others such as Sea-Calmer Path Master, Vast Abyss Path Lord, and Dorian Ji.

These individuals were the Path Lord cultivators directly guarding his breakthrough. In addition to this direct protection, Eldrin Chen had also secured several other promises of aid.

The Violet Abyss Path Lord of the Lin Immortal Clan had pledged to keep watch over the Crocodile Ancestor. Meanwhile, the Master of the Horizon Pavilion, despite his injuries, personally journeyed to the Vast and Misty Marsh.

For this reason, the Demon-Subduing Arhat [a Buddhist saint who subdues demons] traveled countless Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] to reach the Eastern Sea, taking up the defense of the Horizon Pavilion in the master's stead, thus indirectly contributing his strength to the cause.

While the many Primordial Spirit cultivators of the Human Race were thus mobilized, movements were also detected among the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon [demonic beings from beyond this world] and the Primordial Spirit Demons of the Purple Seal Realm.

Within the Star Lake Ancient Domain, Garuda the Heavenly Demon [a powerful bird-like demon], who had just crossed the Dragon-Slaying Mountain Range, received the news and let out a cold, sneering laugh.

"That That upstart Eldrin slew my son in the past. Now he dares to attempt his breakthrough right under my very gaze? He truly seeks his own demise."

Deep beneath an endless Sea of Blood, a crimson figure opened its eyes. "During this Demonic Abyss Cataclysm, I seized the chance to devour immeasurable amounts of vital essence and blood. At last, I have recovered a fraction of my former power."

"Now, both Eastern Sovereign and Imperial Sovereign Jiang are gone, and those old fools of the Lord of the Path Palace have trapped themselves within their own formation. It is time for me, Blood Demon Patriarch, to walk the mortal world once more."

"..."

At the same time, far away in the Rising Sun Ancient Domain within the Central Ancestral Domain, the two Path Lord—Rising Sun Path Lord and Primal Radiance the Path Lord—both bore faces darkened by a sinister aura, their pupils utterly crimson with bloodlust.

Primal Radiance Patriarch, his killing intent radiating, asked with a voice as cold as ice, "That whelp from Returning Abyss holds a deep grudge against us. Now he seeks to ascend the Path. Shall we simply sit back and watch?"

"Primal Radiance..."

Rising Sun Path Lord gazed at the blood-red eyes of Primal Radiance the Path Lord, his own eyelids twitching violently.

A look of profound agony crossed his face, and bloody tears actually began to stream from his eyes. "During this invasion by the Outer Realm Demon God, we were both ensnared by Inner Demon [demonic thoughts born from one's own heart]."

"Not only did we fail to join the Demonic Abyss War, but we committed such a monstrous error. I, Rising Sun, have shamed our ancestors. You must not make another mistake!"

As his words fell, Rising Sun Path Lord's gaze swept across the vast expanse of the Rising Sun Holy Land. The once-holy ground was now a scene of carnage, littered with corpses and saturated with a pervasive, baleful Heavenly Fiend aura and blood-soaked malevolence.

It turned out that during the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm, the two Path Lord of the Fang Clan—Rising Sun Path Lord and Primal Radiance the Path Lord—were paralyzed by fear, too terrified to join the battle at the Demonic Abyss. This cowardice created a fatal flaw in their mental fortitude, a chasm in their very nature.

This gave the Outer Realm Demon God [a powerful demonic entity from beyond this world] the perfect opportunity, using Inner Demons [malevolent spiritual entities that prey on a cultivator's inner weaknesses] to invade and lure them into cultivation deviation.

Their hearts were already corrupt, and they believed the Purple Seal Realm was likely doomed anyway. Thus, under the seductive whispers of the Inner Demons, wicked thoughts surged forth instantly. They performed a grand blood sacrifice of the entire Fang Clan and converted to the Demonic Path [a cultivation method that harnesses malevolent and destructive energies].

Now, as Rising Sun Path Lord regained his clarity, it was far too late. Boundless regret filled his heart.

"Clan Patriarch, you are being utterly delusional!"

Seeing Rising Sun Path Lord's remorse, the Primal Radiance the Path Lord [a title for a powerful cultivator] sneered coldly. "Regarding the upcoming Battle of the Horizon Pavilion, the Master of the Horizon Pavilion has already declared that once his injuries heal, he will certainly come for the two of us."

"Even if you do not fear the Master of the Horizon Pavilion, do you truly believe that after Returning Abyss Path Master [a title for a powerful cultivator] breaks through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a major advancement], he will show us any mercy?" Find this and other novels at audio-novel`com.

At this point, the Primal Radiance the Path Lord added with a cold laugh, "Moreover, now that we have pledged ourselves to the Outer Realm Demon God, do you think there is any turning back for us?"

"This..."

Rising Sun Path Lord's expression shifted repeatedly, revealing a look of profound dilemma.

Seeing this, the Primal Radiance the Path Lord pressed his advantage. "We might as well walk this dark path to its end. Let us slay that Returning Abyss Path Master."

"This individual is, after all, a significant thorn in the side of the Outer Realm Demon God. If we can slay him, we will have removed the Demon God's greatest threat. We are certain to be heavily rewarded by the Demon God."

"In the future, when His Majesty the Demon God seizes the legacy of the Purple Seal Immortal Lord and breaks through to the Earth Immortal realm, or even the Celestial Immortal Realm, who's to say we cannot ascend to become Nine Nether Abyssal Demon God ourselves?"

Persuaded by the words of Primal Radiance the Path Lord, the Rising Sun Path Lord was ultimately swayed, regaining his composure from the depths of remorse.

He wiped away his crocodile tears, his expression turning cold and mocking. "You are right," he sneered. "If you and I can achieve the exalted status of a Demon God, what does sacrificing the clansmen of the Fang Clan matter?"

"..."

Upon Gu Yuan Mountain, numerous Primordial Spirit Path Lord gathered, their faces etched with solemn gravity.

Meanwhile, within his Seclusion Chamber, Eldrin Chen sat in deep meditation, refining his condition and awaiting the opportune moment to attempt his breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit realm.

An immeasurable span of time seemed to pass. Eldrin Chen felt his spiritual power [the cultivated energy within a practitioner] had accumulated to its absolute peak; his physical body, his mana, and his soul essence had all reached their most potent and flourishing state.

"Now is the time!"

In that very instant, without a shred of hesitation, he unleashed his vast spiritual power, sending it surging into the boundless Heavenly Vault above, striving to pull down his own Heaven Soul [the celestial component of one's soul, residing in the heavens] from the Nine Heavens Above.

In that instant, a majestic and resplendent aura erupted, flooding the vast expanse of the Gu Yuan Mountain Range.

Vigilant gazes turned to the boundless Heavenly Vault above, where an incomparably brilliant golden sun descended.

"It has begun!"

Seeing this, Exquisite Jiang and the others all wore expressions of grave solemnity.

Witnessing the scene, Sage Lord Dorian immediately spoke, "Everyone, be cautious! The Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial faced by cultivators seeking to ascend] is upon us!"

"BOOM—"

At that very moment, the vast heavens and earth were rent asunder. A colossal azure True Dragon soared forth, charging with lethal intent toward the summit of the Gu Yuan Mountain Range.

Lifting their eyes, the assembly saw the attacker was none other than the Azure Dragon Demon Ancestor.

Deep-seated enmity had long festered between the Azure Dragon Demon Ancestor and Eldrin Chen, compounded by the life-and-death grudge over the Azure Dragon Stirring Sea Sword. Now, disregarding the greater stability of the Purple Seal Realm, the demon ancestor sought to obstruct Eldrin Chen's path to enlightenment.

"You dare block my path to the Dao [the ultimate principle and way of cultivation]!"

Seeing that the approaching figure was Azure Dragon Demon Ancestor, Verdant Consort's pupils instantly turned icy cold. In that very instant, she summoned forth her Azure Dragon Stirring Sea Sword and unleashed a cleaving strike towards him.

With the foundation of her Verdant Lotus Immortal Embryo [a supreme cultivation constitution said to be the seed of an immortal lotus], Verdant Consort's strength had grown immensely, even though she had only recently broken through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm and had not yet fully consolidated her gains. She now stood at the very pinnacle of the Primordial Spirit Early Stage.

Now, clashing with the Azure Dragon Demon Ancestor, she immediately pressed him into a steady retreat, forcing him onto the defensive. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio-novel.com.