Chapter 405 : Swordlight from the Heavens

"A Violet Sanctum Great Monster [a powerful demonic beast whose strength is comparable to a cultivator at the Violet Sanctum realm]."

As this thought solidified, the leading Foundation Establishment Cultivator [a cultivator who has established their foundational cultivation base] also revealed a look of utter despair.

"The nearest Violet Sanctum Patriarch is leagues away. Who can save us? Who will save my people of Yellowwood Island?"

"*Huummm—*"

At that very moment, a resonant hum of a sword rang out. All present saw a dazzling streak of black-gold sword energy [a solidified, blade-like projection of sword intent and spiritual power] streaking across the sky from the distant horizon.

The moment that sword light appeared, the Violet Sanctum Demon Crocodile [a crocodilian demon beast] was seized by terror. It frantically tried to plunge back into the water, but compared to the speed of the sword light, its movements were as slow as an ant's.

With a sharp *clang!*, the sword light, brilliant as a comet, cleaved through the air with peerless sharpness. Another metallic *shing!* echoed as it pierced and pinned the Violet Sanctum Demon Crocodile in mid-air, slaying it instantly.

Immediately after, two more streaks of sword light arrived, transforming in an instant into two figures who descended from the heavens.

Eldrin Chen stood poised in the air. With a casual gesture, he recalled his Thousand Demons Demon-Slaying Sword [a magical sword renowned for slaying demons] and collected the slain beast's Demon Core [the condensed essence and power core of a demonic beast].

Only after he had finished did the Human Race on the island finally react. Your portal to cultivation novels: www . audio-novel.com.

The leading Foundation Establishment Cultivator [a cultivator who has solidified their spiritual foundation] revealed an expression of wild joy, hurriedly deactivated the Formation [a structured arrangement of energy for defense or other purposes], and exclaimed with immense relief, "Quickly, quickly! A Golden Core Patriarch [a supreme elder who has condensed a Golden Core] has come to our rescue! We must go out to welcome them at once!"

As he spoke, the cultivator led a group of fellow practitioners forward, prostrating themselves on the ground in profound gratitude.

He glanced at Eldrin Chen and Exquisite Jiang, his face alight with the joy of one who has narrowly escaped death. "This junior is Solemn River Huang, master of Yellowwood Island. I kowtow in thanks for your lifesaving grace, Patriarchs!"

"Rise," came the reply.

Seeing the crowd still kneeling, Eldrin Chen flicked his sleeve, a gentle yet irresistible force lifting them all to their feet.

He and Exquisite Jiang descended onto the Spirit Island [an island rich in spiritual energy]. Solemn River Huang followed closely behind, his voice trembling with emotion. "This junior sent the distress talisman barely half a shichen-time [one Shichen-time equals two hours] ago. I had only dared hope for one or two Violet Sanctum Patriarch [elders who have opened their Violet Sanctum, a higher spiritual center] to respond."

"To think that two True Persons [a respectful title for Golden Core cultivators] would arrive... this is truly the greatest fortune for my Yellowwood Island!"

"A distress talisman?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered with a hint of understanding. "We were merely passing by," he stated calmly.

"Passing by?" Solemn River Huang was taken aback, a look of confusion crossing his face. "Could it be... the Seniors are not True Persons from the Spirit Island Alliance?"

Exquisite Jiang nodded calmly and asked, "What is the Spirit Island Alliance?"

Solemn Harmony Huang snapped back to attention and hurriedly explained, "The Spirit Island Alliance is an alliance formed by the Human Race cultivators of the Vast Sea to resist the demonic and monstrous races."

"It was initiated by several dozen Golden Core True Person [powerful cultivators who have formed a Golden Core, the third major stage of cultivation] and is a union of over ten thousand Spirit Island [islands rich in spiritual energy]."

"I see," Eldrin Chen nodded, his tone placid. "You're saying the Spirit Island Alliance will send high-level cultivators as reinforcements?"

"Yes. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, they should arrive within half a day."

Eldrin Chen exchanged a glance with Exquisite Jiang before stating, "Bring him to see me when he arrives."

Somewhat weary from their journey, Eldrin Chen decided to rest and recuperate on Yellowwood Island.

With time to spare, the two took a stroll around Yellowwood Island, using the opportunity to survey the environment of the Vast Sea.

There was nothing particularly remarkable about Yellowwood Island; its main feature was an abundance of Second Rank [a classification for spiritual materials and beings] Yellowwood [a type of spiritual wood]. This material was well-suited for crafting War Treasure Ship [massive, fortified vessels used for warfare and transport by cultivators].

The few Fourth Rank [a higher classification for spiritual materials and beings] War Treasure Ship of the Heavenly Ruins Alliance primarily used Verdant Leaf Bamboo for their Spirit Wood [wood infused with spiritual energy]. Strictly speaking, Verdant Leaf Bamboo was more suitable for forging flying swords; for constructing Treasure Ship, this Yellowwood was actually the more appropriate material.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin Chen spoke, "Later, we should acquire some seeds of the Yellowwood [a type of spiritually resonant tree] to take back and plant in the Chu Nation Cultivation World."

"That would be wise," she agreed.

Exquisite Jiang nodded, then gazed out over the Vast Sea and remarked, "The Water Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated water-attuned spiritual energy] here is most unusual."

"You've sensed it too?" Eldrin Chen frowned, his brow furrowed. "The Water Essence Power [the fundamental energy of the water element] here is abnormally abundant. In terms of pure Water Essence Power, I fear it surpasses anything we have ever witnessed in our lives."

"Even the Fifth Rank Water Vein beneath the Celestial Lake Continent does not contain one-tenth of the Water Essence Power found here."

"It seems this place far exceeds a mere Fifth Rank Water Vein. It appears to be nearing the legendary grade of an Ancestral Vein [the highest grade of spiritual energy confluence], yet it feels as if it was severed by some supreme, unimaginable power." Continue your cultivation journey at audi novel.com.

As he spoke these words, a look of profound shock flashed in Eldrin Chen's eyes.

He and Exquisite Jiang exchanged a glance, a silent, mutual understanding passing between them. Their suspicions were startlingly aligned.

Within the Eastern Region Great Wasteland, Sixth Rank Ancestral Veins could be counted on one's fingers. Among them, the Water Primordial Ancestral Veins included the 'Eastern Barrens Ancestral River' and the 'Vast and Misty Marsh'.

The Eastern Barrens Ancestral River was the greatest river in the Purple Seal Realm, its source and its delta each nurturing a Sixth Rank Water Vein.

Its source Water Vein [a subterranean current of spiritual energy associated with water] was occupied by the Human Race's 'Long River Path Lord', while the Sixth Rank [the sixth major tier in the cultivation hierarchy] Water Vein at the downstream estuary fell into the hands of the Crocodile Ancestor.

The Vast and Misty Marsh is also one of the Water Primordial Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual land nexus of water energy] within the Eastern Region Great Wasteland. Stretching for countless millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], it has nurtured endless hordes of the Demon Race, and is further dominated by the presence of the Black Dragon Path Lord [a title for a powerful cultivator], an ancient True Dragon [a primordial and immensely powerful dragon species] coiled within its depths, a testament to its formidable power.

The Vast Sea is one of the seven great freshwater lakes of the Eastern Region Great Wasteland, spanning over ten million Li-lengths. It is suspected to have once been a mere step away from ascending to a Sixth Rank Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual land of the sixth rank].

However, the location of the Vast Sea is most unfortunate. It lies not far from the Vast and Misty Marsh. Had it successfully ascended to an Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual land] and given birth to a Human Race Holy Land, how could the Black Dragon True Lord possibly have tolerated such a threat on his doorstep?

In comparison, even if the Ji Clan Patriarch were to break through to the Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator who has reached the Primordial Spirit realm and established their own Path], the Eastern Region Great Wasteland lacks any spare Sixth Rank Spiritual Vein [a spiritual land nexus of the sixth rank]. Thus, it is likely he would be forced to retreat back to the Eastern Sea Coast.

Without the presence of a Sixth Rank Spiritual Vein and an Earth Vein [a subterranean current of spiritual energy associated with earth], even if he achieved a breakthrough to Primordial Spirit Path Lord, he could not remain long-term on the Ji Continent.

For the Black Dragon Path Lord, the threat posed by the Vast Sea would have been far greater.

"The Black Dragon Demon Ancestor truly employs masterful tactics,"

"Striking not at all until the moment is ripe, then acting with Thunderclap [swift and decisive] force, severing an Ancestral Vein on the very cusp of ascension."

Eldrin Chen sighed inwardly. A pinnacle Infant Soul Immortal Clan [a powerful clan led by cultivators at the Infant Soul stage] lay in ruins, a once-thriving Immortal Realm [a realm of cultivation] reduced to such desolation.

The fury of a True Dragon [a supreme draconic being of immense power] is a sight to behold; it is likely that not even a Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator who has mastered the Primordial Spirit realm] could hold it back.

Suppressing the shock in their hearts, they set aside their swirling thoughts. Eldrin Chen then said with a smile, "My spiritual power has been gradually refining and harmonizing these past years. Soon, we should find a suitable Spiritual Vein [a concentrated flow of spiritual energy within the earth] and see if I can attempt a breakthrough to the Golden Core 5th Tier [the fifth layer of the Golden Core cultivation stage]."

"Agreed."

Exquisite Jiang also smiled. It had been one hundred and twenty years since Eldrin Chen first formed his Golden Core [the solidified core of a cultivator's power]. To advance to the fifth layer in such a relatively short time was indeed remarkably swift progress.

The two returned to the main hall and began to meditate, circulating and refining their spiritual energy.

Not long after, two figures flew onto Spiritual Lake Island. Their expressions changed abruptly upon seeing the cultivators hauling the carcass of the Demon Crocodile [a ferocious, demonic crocodilian beast].

After learning what had transpired, they hurried to the main hall on Yellowwood Island and spoke with utmost deference.

"Green Cloud Xu and Green Brightness Xu of the Hsu Clan, part of the Spirit Island Alliance, humbly request an audience with the two True Persons [esteemed cultivators who have attained the True Person realm]."

"Enter."

Upon entering the hall, Green Cloud Xu stole a glance at the two figures seated at the head of the room, then immediately bowed deeply. "We offer our deepest gratitude, Seniors, for slaying that great demon on our behalf. This junior is eternally in your debt."

"Indeed," Eldrin Chen nodded with a faint smile. "We have journeyed from beyond the Vast Sea and have only just arrived in this Immortal Realm [a realm where cultivators pursue immortality]. Perhaps you could enlighten us regarding the local power structure?" This chapter appears courtesy of audio-novel*com.