However, it was ultimately just a third-grade lower-tier treasure and still insufficient against the Fiery Void Sword. In an instant, the sword's energy surged, slicing through the azure dragon and continuing toward the Azureblood Python with undiminished momentum.
Still, the sword's power had been reduced by seventy percent after facing two successive interceptions, proving the Law Sword's divine ability formidable.
"Roar—!"
Taking advantage of the moment, the Azureblood Python unleashed its Heaven-Devouring Art, a terrifying technique. The attack locked the Fiery Void Sword in place. Though unable to swallow the blade, it managed to trap it in a stalemate.
With the Fiery Void Sword restrained, Elian's eyes grew cold. He activated the Vajra Seal to shield against attacks, then launched two divine lightning techniques.
One was the green Wood Element Divine Lightning, the other the golden Metal Element Divine Lightning.
The two streaks of divine lightning surged with overwhelming power toward the Azureblood Python, each capable of forcing even mid-stage Purple Mansion cultivators to exert themselves fully.
Realizing the impending danger, the two other Purple Mansion beasts could no longer focus on Elian. Instead, they redirected their efforts to assist the Azureblood Python.
The Crimson Flame Python used a divine technique and sent its Crimson Flame Treasure Rope to intercept Elian's Metal Element Divine Lightning.
The Ice Python emitted a frosty mist to weaken the Wood Element Divine Lightning, then used its third-grade Ice Sword to block the remainder.
Before the two beasts could sigh in relief, Elian acted again, unleashing a series of divine techniques in rapid succession.
"Boom!"
The divine lightning rained down, followed by a brilliant golden sword energy.
In a desperate moment, the Azureblood Python relied on its Sky Lake Pearl defense treasure, blocking the divine lightning attacks. Yet the Heavenly Flame Sword Art broke through its defenses.
Just as the human cultivators were about to cheer, they were stunned again.
Though the Azureblood Python's defense treasure had been breached, it quickly activated another technique—an azure aura shield.
"It's the Azure Demon Calamity Shield!" someone exclaimed in dismay.
The Azureblood Python's protective aura was a powerful divine defense technique. While Elian's divine abilities were impressive, they required immense spiritual energy.
Breaking the python's defensive treasure and continuously launching five divine techniques had already consumed nearly fifty percent of Elian's energy.
The Azureblood Python sneered inwardly. No matter how powerful Elian was, once his spiritual energy was depleted, he would be at their mercy.
"Boom!"
A new problem arose as one of the two human treasure ships faltered. The Seven-Star Demon-Exterminating Ship's defense formation was breached, leaving its thirty Foundation Establishment cultivators vulnerable to the incoming horde.
"Not good!"
The Patriarch immediately activated his defensive treasure and brought out the Crimson-Gold Three-Treasure Flags to seal the breach. His swift action stabilized the situation, but only for the moment.
Meanwhile, Su Mingwei and Yang Yuanhe, having taken medicinal pills, finally managed to suppress their injuries and re-enter the fray. Though wounded, the two of them working together could still hold their own against an early-stage Purple Mansion beast.
At that critical moment, Elian struck again, unleashing two more divine lightning bolts.
"How does he have so much spiritual energy?"
The Azureblood Python was shocked, forced to activate its Azure Demon Calamity Shield once more. Though the shield held, its light dimmed significantly after absorbing these attacks.
Seizing the moment, Elian unveiled his trump card.
A resounding sword hum echoed as a nearly one-hundred-meter-long blade of energy parted the lake, slashing toward the Azureblood Python.
The Grand Plough Celestial Sword, refined for three years in the Sword-Cleansing Pool, now stood as one of the most powerful third-grade swords. Refining it had consumed twenty percent of the pool's energy.
The sword streaked toward its target like a falling star. The Azureblood Python and its allies scrambled to defend, deploying various techniques and treasures.
The Ice Python managed to intercept with its Frost Ice Sword, but the fragile weapon shattered under the force of the Grand Plough Celestial Sword.
In mere moments, the sword cleaved through all obstacles, shattering the Azure Demon Calamity Shield and carving a deep wound into the Azureblood Python's body.
The fearsome sword energy ravaged the creature from within, sending it into agonizing convulsions.
"Now's the time!"
With a flash of resolve, Elian freed the Fiery Void Sword from the Azureblood Python's restraints and unleashed its brilliance. The blade pierced the beast's seven-inch vital point, pinning it in place.
A deathly screech echoed across the battlefield. In a matter of moments, the strongest of the three Purple Mansion beasts had fallen.
"Roar—!"
Witnessing this turn of events, the Purple-Blood Python roared in fury, unleashing a devastating surge of power. It forced both Pan Boyuan and Xu Daoyang back.
Even injured, the Purple-Blood Python's strength as a ninth-level Purple Mansion beast was formidable. At its peak, it would have required at least three or four mid-stage Purple Mansion cultivators to contain it.
Equipped with the Mountain-Cleaving Soul-Crushing Axe, which it had seized during the Beast Tide, the python posed a dire threat. Now, it activated the third-grade high-grade treasure, the Violet-Blooded Tower, to fend off the humans' attacks.
Spotting an opportunity, it directed the Mountain-Cleaving Soul-Crushing Axe toward the recovering Yang Yuanhe, aiming to eliminate one of the injured Purple Mansion cultivators and turn the tide.
"Not good!"
Realizing the danger, the human cultivators were filled with alarm as they saw the deadly strike heading for Yang Yuanhe.
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