Chapter 480 : Dragon's Fall and the Violet Sword

He looked up and saw only a verdant True Dragon [a supreme draconic being of immense power and ancient lineage], its body stretching for a thousand Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], soaring through the air. Its entire form was covered in scales of azure and gold, radiating a divine majesty capable of rending heaven and earth. As it coiled and danced, claws bared and fangs exposed, an aura of primordial antiquity, vast and desolate, emanated from it.

"A True Dragon!"

Eldrin Chen's mind was shaken with terror. Before he could even react, he saw a blade of light, supremely brilliant and dazzling, cleave through the distant horizon.

This sword-light held no fancy techniques or imposing stances. It was the most extreme, the purest, and the simplest of strikes.

Let you rend heaven and earth, let you roar and shake the mountains and rivers, let your aura shroud the firmament.

I shall answer with but a single stroke—be you demon, be you True Dragon, all shall be severed alike!

As that sword-light descended, the Primordial Era Azure Dragon [an ancient and mighty dragon from the dawn of time] bled upon the Heavenly Vault [the celestial dome of the sky], its eyes filled with disbelief as it crashed onto the earth below.

Only then did Eldrin Chen see, upon the distant Heavenly Vault, a figure sheathing the Immortal Sword [a divine blade wielded by immortal beings] in its hand.

Clad in violet robes, the figure's tall and slender form was wreathed in mist and cloud, obscuring those peerless features. Yet, Eldrin Chen felt as if he were gazing upon a True Immortal [a perfected immortal being who has transcended mortality], finding himself utterly unable to move a single inch.

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Suddenly, Eldrin Chen heard a sharp exclamation and realized Exquisite Jiang was looking at him with a puzzled expression.

Only then did he glance around, finding Dragon-Slaying Mountain devoid of any unusual phenomena. The True Dragon and that violet-robed banished immortal were nothing but fleeting illusions, as insubstantial as a dream.

Noticing his strange demeanor, Exquisite Jiang asked with concern, "Your Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] was on the verge of leaving your body just now. What exactly happened?"

"You didn't sense it?"

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly as he recounted the vision he had witnessed to Exquisite Jiang.

After listening, Exquisite Jiang's face paled slightly, and she exclaimed in surprise, "Celestial-Mortal Symbiosis [a profound state where a cultivator's spirit temporarily merges with the surrounding world]!"

"What is Celestial-Mortal Symbiosis?" Eldrin Chen's eyes narrowed intently.

As she explained, Eldrin Chen quickly grasped the concept of Celestial-Mortal Symbiosis.

It turned out that Celestial-Mortal Symbiosis was an exceedingly profound and mysterious state. It was said that once a cultivator entered this realm, their consciousness could temporarily fuse with the surrounding heaven and earth.

In such a state, one could even perceive significant events that had transpired within that stretch of the world over a certain period of time.

What you, Eldrin Chen, sensed was the scene from six thousand years ago, when Imperial Sovereign Jiang slew the Primordial Era Azure Dragon.

Legend holds that a Primordial Spirit Path Lord who has successfully summoned their Heaven and Earth Souls can remain in a perpetual state of Celestial-Mortal Symbiosis [a profound meditative state where the cultivator's consciousness bridges the mortal and celestial realms]. In this state, a cultivator's thoughts expand boundlessly, and their speed of comprehending cultivation arts and Divine Ability [supernatural powers derived from profound cultivation] increases more than tenfold.

It is precisely for this reason that Primordial Spirit True Lord [a powerful cultivator at the Primordial Spirit stage] are capable of comprehending the Path Principles Power [the fundamental laws governing a cultivation path] of the Immortal Path, ultimately gaining a sliver of hope for Ethereal Ascension [transcending mortality to become an immortal].

Aside from Primordial Spirit Path Lord, those who can achieve Celestial-Mortal Symbiosis are typically beings like the Ji Clan Patriarch who have reached the Half-Step Primordial Spirit stage. Furthermore, they usually require a special environment to successfully enter this profound state.

The fact that Eldrin Chen could achieve Celestial-Mortal Symbiosis at his current cultivation level, even if only for a fleeting moment, demonstrates that his soul power and comprehension aptitude far surpass ordinary imagination.

Having understood the situation, Eldrin Chen took a deep breath and said, "While Celestial-Mortal Symbiosis offers many benefits, it also carries the danger of the soul separating from the body."

"I have not yet broken through to the Infant Soul Realm. If my soul were to leave my body now, it would likely cause significant damage. Fortunately, you pulled me back."

"It is of no consequence," Exquisite Jiang replied with a gentle smile. "With this experience, you will be prepared and can take precautions the next time you enter Celestial-Mortal Symbiosis."

"Mmm."

Eldrin Chen nodded. The wonders of Celestial-Mortal Symbiosis were manifold. Although his entry had been but an instant, the vision of Imperial Sovereign Jiang's single, decisive sword stroke was now etched indelibly into the very fabric of his soul.

As long as he continued to contemplate and comprehend it gradually, his understanding of the Sword Path would advance by leaps and bounds. In time, he might even be able to create a Great God Ability of the Sword Path.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen could not help but say, "Stand guard for me. I wish to try if I can enter the state of Celestial-Mortal Symbiosis [a profound state of unity between the celestial and mortal realms] once more."

As he spoke, he immediately cleared his mind, striving to enter that state of Celestial-Mortal Symbiosis.

This time, however, he found he could no longer enter it. He persisted until his spirit grew weary from the effort, yet he made no further progress.

After contemplating for half a month, Eldrin Chen shook his head with a bitter smile. "It seems I was too hopeful. My soul is not yet strong enough. To enter the state of Celestial-Mortal Symbiosis again will require a stroke of fate."

"Do not be impatient. You are only at the Golden Core Realm now. Once you forge your Infant Soul [the nascent spiritual form of a high-level cultivator], entering Celestial-Mortal Symbiosis will likely become much easier," Original English translation available at audio-novel.com (official site).

Exquisite Jiang consoled him, brewing a pot of Spirit Tea [tea infused with spiritual energy to restore mental fortitude] to help him recover his spirit.

Since they could not achieve Celestial-Mortal Symbiosis, the pair did not linger. They rested for a few days within the Dragon-Slaying Mountain Range before continuing their flight towards the Eastern Sea.

They crossed the Eastern Sea Coast and flew over ten thousand Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] deep into the Eastern Sea. Finally, they located the first Fifth Rank Spirit Island [an island with a fifth-grade spiritual vein] of the Eastern Sea Cultivation World.

"This Spirit Island is named Nine Rivers Island. It is one of the Spirit Island under the jurisdiction of the Eastern Sea Immortal Alliance,"

After entering Spirit Island, Exquisite Jiang began explaining the structure of the Eastern Sea Cultivation World to Eldrin Chen.

The Eastern Sea Cultivation World is an immeasurably vast realm, its expanse dotted with countless islands, great and small.

Among these islands, the smallest span merely a few Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] and can scarcely support a Human Race population, while the largest stretch for tens of millions of Li-length, surpassing the combined size of dozens of great continents.

Across this star-scattered sea of hundreds of millions of islands and waters, the three races of humans, demons, and fiendish cultivators stand in opposition, their relations marked by deep-seated animosity.

Within the Eastern Sea Cultivation World, the Human Race forces were once the most powerful. However, with the relentless incursions from the Demonic Abyss, humanity has weakened considerably in recent years. Nevertheless, they still hold two Path Lord Sacred Land and are guarded by a full three Primordial Solar Path Lord.

The Demonic Cultivator faction boasts three Primordial Spirit old demons. Among these three, one is a remnant Heavenly Demon [a powerful demonic entity from beyond this realm] from the outer realms, while the other two are native Primordial Spirit Demonic Cultivator of the Purple Seal Realm.

The Demon Race is currently the most formidable, with a full five Primordial Spirit Demon Ancestor, their power reaching its zenith.

Yet, despite their strength, the five Primordial Spirit Demon Ancestor are not united. Furthermore, with the Demonic Abyss located deep within the Eastern Sea, these five demon ancestors are naturally reluctant to openly rupture relations with the Human Race.

This intricate web of factions caused Eldrin Chen's brow to furrow slightly. He couldn't help but ask, "With only three Primordial Spirit Path Lord in the Eastern Sea, how can they possibly withstand the Demonic Abyss?"

"There is no need to worry about that," Exquisite Jiang shook her head, yet continued, "Several Primordial Spirit Path Lord from the Eastern Region Great Wasteland are stationed at the End of the Demonic Abyss."

"In the Central Ancestral Domain [the central and most ancient region of the human cultivation world], the Western Pole Sands Realm [a vast desert realm at the western edge], the Southern Desolation Cultivation World [the harsh, demon-infested southern lands], and even the Far North Icy Plains [the frozen, sparsely populated northern tundra], there are Primordial Spirit Path Lord [powerful cultivators who have mastered their Primordial Spirit] stationed year-round at the End of the Demonic Abyss [the final, deepest chasm where demonic energy erupts]."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. The Eastern Sea Cultivation World [the cultivation world centered around the vast Eastern Sea] had been devastated multiple times, and the Human Race forces here were indeed somewhat weaker. However, as the entity with the longest continuous legacy within the Purple Seal Realm [the overarching realm encompassing these lands], the Human Race held the upper hand in most of the other territories.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen gazed at the market town and said, "Let us first find a place to settle, gather information on the changes in the Eastern Sea Cultivation World over these years, and then decide our next course of action." This novel is serialized on audio~novel.com. Visit for updates.