Chapter 873 : The Dragon's Fallen Sea

If the time for its emergence had not yet arrived, it would absolutely not be easily discovered by him.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen did not waste any time and flew straight towards the Eastern Sea Abyssal Eye.

Having traversed hundreds of millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] of void, Eldrin Chen could not tell how long he had flown before finally arriving at a stretch of deep sea of utter, profound stillness.

"The Fallen Dragon Sea!"

"Is this the place? The source of the Eastern Sea's Water Vein [the spiritual arteries of water energy that flow through a region], the Eastern Sea Abyssal Eye?"

Gazing at the oceanic abyss before him, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a look of solemn gravity. The sea region where the Eastern Sea Abyssal Eye was located was also known as the 'Fallen Dragon Sea'.

As the name implied, a genuine True Dragon [a supreme, primordial dragon species] had once fallen and perished here.

What was the origin of that Supple Wood Azure Dragon? Its true form was the 'Eastern Supple Wood Ancestral Vein', a world-shaking contingency left behind by the Horizon Pavilion over hundreds of thousands of years, involving six successive Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and ascended to immortality].

To nurture it into being, those six Immortal had even paid a tremendous price, descending to the mortal realm on multiple occasions to leave behind priceless Immortal Rank Supreme Treasure [a treasure of the highest grade, forged by or for Immortals] to aid its gestation.

It was born to face a great tribulation. Had it been allowed to mature, its chances of achieving immortality would have exceeded ninety percent. Its potential might have rivaled even that of Imperial Sovereign Jiang, possessing the possibility to quell the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm. Experience the full epic at audio-novel*com.

Alas, in the end, he fell just half a step short. Although he had successfully cultivated the Immortal Path Principles [the fundamental laws and principles governing the path to immortality], he perished here before he could undergo the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of heavenly lightning that marks a cultivator's ascension to a higher realm].

After the fall of the Supple Wood Azure Dragon [a mighty dragon associated with the Wood element], the Fallen Dragon Sea [a vast sea region named for the dragon's demise] became shrouded in boundless baleful energy. A vengeful soul of a True Dragon [a dragon of the highest, most primordial lineage] lingered there, transforming it into one of the most terrifying Forbidden Land [a perilous, restricted area fraught with danger] within the Purple Seal Realm.

In the years that followed, several Primordial Spirit Path Lord [cultivators who have reached the Primordial Spirit realm, a high stage of cultivation] came to explore this place. They discovered that most of its treasures had been destroyed in the great cataclysm, and the grade of its Spiritual Vein [a natural conduit of concentrated spiritual energy] and Water Vein [a spiritual vein specifically attuned to Water element energy] had drastically declined, making it not worth significant further investment.

Over five thousand years ago, Imperial Sovereign Jiang also visited this place. It is said that Imperial Sovereign Jiang intended to repair the Water Vein here, hoping to see if it could serve as his own Path-Field [a personal domain or territory cultivated by a powerful expert for their path].

However, for reasons unknown, Imperial Sovereign Jiang later abandoned this idea and did not claim this Fallen Dragon Sea Forbidden Land as his own.

"I just wonder if that Dragon Soul [the spiritual essence or soul of a dragon] within the Fallen Dragon Sea still endures to this day," Eldrin Chen mused.

With a thought, Eldrin Chen stepped once more into the depths of the Fallen Dragon Sea.

Now, as a Primordial Spirit Path Lord standing at the very pinnacle of the mortal world, the Fallen Dragon Sea, though renowned as one of the world's great Forbidden Land, could no longer bar his way.

That Supple Wood Azure Dragon might have been formidable; at its peak, he would have treated it with caution. But what remained was merely a remnant soul, and he feared it no longer.

Clad in robes white as snow, Eldrin Chen traversed the boundless sea, walking through the heart of the Fallen Dragon Sea Forbidden Land.

Upon entering the Fallen Dragon Sea [a perilous sea region shrouded in death and lingering spirits], he was met by a wave of overwhelming baleful aura. Within this Forbidden Land [a place of extreme danger and forbidden entry], countless fragmented souls and vengeful remnants lingered, many of which posed a lethal threat even to Golden Core True Person [a cultivator who has condensed their spiritual energy into a solid Golden Core] and Infant Soul True Lord [a cultivator whose nascent soul has formed and gained sentience].

Yet, the moment they beheld Eldrin Chen, they let out piercing shrieks and fled into the depths of the sea.

It was clear that while these vengeful ghosts and nether spirits were steeped in murderous intent, they still possessed enough awareness to recognize peril and dared not provoke such a formidable presence.

After traversing countless Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], when he finally reached the heart of the Fallen Dragon Sea, a glint of killing intent flashed in his eyes.

There, in the boundless deep, a colossal Ghost Dragon [a spectral dragon formed from the souls of the dead] coiled, its form blotting out the heavens. It gazed with tender affection at a verdant True Dragon [a pure-blooded dragon, one of the most powerful mythical beasts] beside it.

"The Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor... now he should be called the Azure Dragon Demon Ancestor,"

Eldrin Chen murmured, his gaze fixed upon the Azure Dragon Demon Ancestor before him.

The Azure Dragon Demon Ancestor sensed the anomaly and, realizing Eldrin Chen had arrived, was struck with terror. It scrambled behind the Ghost Dragon, its face a mask of sheer panic.

"Patriarch, save me!"

It turned out that after transforming into an Azure Dragon, this former demon emperor, relying on his newly acquired Azure Dragon bloodline, had come to this Sea of the Dead [a sea domain saturated with death energy] with the ambition of seizing the legacy of the Supple Wood Azure Dragon [a specific lineage of Azure Dragon associated with the Wood element].

This Supple Wood Azure Dragon perished many years ago. Its remnant soul transformed into a Ghost Dragon [a spectral dragon formed from the lingering spirit of a deceased dragon] that has wandered this place for tens of thousands of years. Now, it has finally encountered a being bearing the bloodline of an Azure Dragon once more.

The muddle-headed Ghost Dragon, faced with the request from the Azure Dragon Demon Ancestor, actually prepared to impart its own legacy cultivation art after a series of tests.

Yet, as fate would have it, Eldrin Chen stumbled upon the scene once again.

"Patriarch… Patriarch…"

The Azure Dragon Demon Ancestor repeatedly called out "Patriarch," his gaze fixed on Eldrin Chen with murderous intent gleaming coldly. "This man is my sworn enemy, a feud of life and death. I beseech you, Patriarch, to strike him down."

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The Ghost Dragon murmured, its eyes shifting to Eldrin Chen. Sensing the formidable power emanating from him, a rare trace of solemnity entered its spectral visage. "If you withdraw now, I shall let this matter rest."

Eldrin Chen did not reply immediately. His gaze swept over the Azure Dragon Demon Ancestor before he spoke. "My purpose in coming here is to obtain the Supple Wood Divine Water [a divine water imbued with the essence of supple wood, possessing potent restorative and nurturing properties]."

"Since I have encountered this vile dragon, I shall also settle a thread of Karma [the cosmic principle of cause and effect governing actions and their consequences]."

"You intend to kill him?"

The Ghost Dragon [a powerful spectral dragon spirit] fixed its gaze, drew a deep breath, and roared, "I can give you the Supple Wood Divine Water [a divine water imbued with the essence of supple wood, vital for certain cultivation arts], but this Azure Dragon [a legendary dragon of the east, symbolizing wood and spring] bloodline is exceedingly rare. I beg you, spare her life."

"I fear that is not possible," Eldrin Chen shook his head, his voice firm. "How can a grudge born from obstructing one's path to enlightenment be forgiven?"

Upon hearing this, the Ghost Dragon understood that this Karma [the cosmic principle of cause and effect governing a cultivator's fate] could not be so easily settled.

It unfurled its colossal form, a dragon's body spanning tens of thousands of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], claws bared and a chilling glint in its eyes. "If you wish to kill her," it declared, its voice like grinding ice, "you must first pass through me."

"Those I wish dead," Eldrin Chen replied, his hands clasped calmly behind his back, "cannot be shielded by you."

He stood his ground, unmoving, yet two resplendent sword cries rang out, sharp and clear. The Celestial Abyss Twin Swords [a pair of legendary divine swords] shot forth, their lethal intent aimed directly at the Azure Dragon Demon Ancestor.

The twin blades radiated a terrifying, all-conquering edge. From the first strike, they unleashed a tide of Celestial Slaughter [a plant whose essence embodies the concept of heavenly execution] intent, a force so potent that even a cultivator at the Primordial Spirit Mid Stage [the middle stage of cultivating one's primordial spiritual core] would need to exert their full power to withstand it.

"How dare you!"

With a furious roar that shook the heavens, the Ghost Dragon reacted. It summoned a broken sword wreathed in raging spectral flames—a Slaughter [a divine ability focused on pure, overwhelming destruction] Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a magical treasure forged in the fires of the primordial sun, of immense power].

"Azure Dragon Subduing Sea Sword!"

Eldrin Chen's gaze flickered with understanding as he discerned the origin of this Immortal Sword [a sword of transcendent power wielded by immortals].

The Azure Dragon Subduing Sea Sword was once the Lifebound Immortal Sword [a weapon forged with a cultivator's soul essence, sharing their life force] of the ancient Ghost Dragon Demon Ancestor [a progenitor-level demonic beast], crafted from nascent immortal-grade materials.

Alas, it was destroyed by an Outer Realm Demon God [a powerful demonic entity from beyond this world] before its gestation was complete, becoming a damaged Quasi-Immortal Artifact [an artifact possessing power just below that of a true immortal treasure]. Yet, it still retained might comparable to a Superior Spiritual Treasure [a top-tier enchanted artifact below the immortal grade].

"Though this sword is broken, its Slaughter [its innate, devastating killing intent] remains undiminished!"

A flicker of intent passed through Eldrin Chen's eyes. In the void above, a resplendent treasure mirror blossomed with immortal light. A surge of Two Polarities Primordial Magnetism Power [a fundamental force of attraction and repression derived from the primal energies of yin and yang] instantly locked onto the shattered sword, drawing it into the mirror's depths.

With its Lifebound Immortal Sword seized, the Ghost Dragon [a spectral dragon of immense power] erupted in fury, its roar shaking the heavens. "How dare you?!"

As the words echoed, it immediately unleashed a bolt of dazzling, catastrophic thunder.

"Acquired Supple Wood Divine Thunder."

Eldrin Chen's eyes narrowed. This Acquired Supple Wood Divine Thunder [a supreme thunder technique embodying the vitality and flexibility of wood, acquired through cultivation] was an Innate Divine Ability [a supreme power inherent to a being's bloodline or nature] of the Ghost Dragon. It was said its complete form was among the legendary Immortal Rank Divine Abilities [techniques of power matching that of true immortals].

Although this Ghost Dragon had not fully matured, the might of its thunder was still a rarity seldom seen in the world.

Eldrin Chen did not dare to be careless. He immediately activated the Primordial One True Aegis [a supreme defensive technique that manifests an impenetrable shield of primordial energy] to protect himself, only then managing to block this Supple Wood Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique imbued with the vital, life-giving essence of wood].

"Although this Ghost Dragon [a spectral dragon formed from malevolent spirits and lingering souls] is merely a remnant soul, its combat power is no weaker than a Primordial Spirit Late Stage [the advanced stage of the Primordial Spirit realm, where one's spiritual core is immensely powerful] cultivator. It seems I cannot afford to tangle with it for long."

As this thought flashed through his mind, Eldrin Chen once more summoned forth the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords [a pair of divine swords, one representing the heavens and the other the abyss] and sent them slashing towards the Azure Dragon Demon Ancestor.

This strike moved with the speed of a shooting star chasing the moon, carrying an unstoppable force that sought to annihilate this formidable foe right here and now. Support the author by reading on audi novel.com.