Chapter 498. Viewing the Vast Sea from the East Cliff

Without another word, the 2 rented a cave abode on the Suppressing Demons Island. After 2 days of recuperation, they made preparations to depart.

Before parting, Eldrin summoned Ye Qingfeng and spoke with a grave expression, "This journey I embark upon is fraught with peril, and it would be unwise to bring you along."

"During my absence, you shall remain within the cavern abode and devote yourself to cultivation. Do not venture out lightly, lest you invite unnecessary troubles."

Ye Qingfeng nodded upon hearing this, his expression tinged with concern. "Master, this journey of yours sounds perilous. Is there any way this disciple can be of assistance?"

Eldrin smiled faintly and shook his head. "Focus on your cultivation. When your cultivation base reaches greater heights, you may yet lend me a hand."

"I understand, Disciple." Ye Qingfeng said with grave solemnity.

After giving Ye Qingfeng his instructions, Eldrin (Person Name) departed from the Demon-Suppressing Island that very day.

The 2 flew all the way toward the Blood God Sea Region (Location). After traversing over several million li, they finally entered the territory of the demonic cultivators.

Passing by large and small demonic cultivation spirit islands along the way, the 2 proceeded with extreme caution, deliberately taking remote and uninhabited sea routes. Whenever they occasionally encountered demonic cultivators, they would eliminate them with a single lethal strike, leaving no survivors.

As the full-speed flight of the Refining Demon Immortal Sword would create far too grand a spectacle, they reduced their speed and rode upon a subtle escape light, flying within the clouds tens of thousands of li above. Their pace inevitably slowed considerably.

They traveled in this intermittent manner, concealing their auras as they journeyed for over half a year before finally drawing near to Kalo Demon Isle (Location).

"Ahead lies Kalo Demon Isle (Location)."

Gazing at the colossal island spanning hundreds of thousands of miles before him, Eldrin murmured with a grave expression.

Beside them, Lyra also furrowed her brow. The Eldrin Island was now occupied by extraterrestrial demons, inhabited by millions of demons and demonic cultivators.

To gain control over the formation, they had to infiltrate the spiritual vein core of the formation at Kalo Demon Isle (Location), only then could they reclaim command of this formation through the hidden measures left by the Qingxu Sect.

However, infiltrating the formation's control point undetected by the demonic cultivators was no simple task.

Eldrin (Person Name) furrowed his brow. Having concealed himself to observe Gharo Island for over a month, he finally chuckled softly and declared, "I have a plan."

Meanwhile, on a fifth-tier demon island tens of millions of miles away, a man clad in crimson robes opened his eyes.

This man was none other than Lorcan of the Lethe, who had once crossed blades with Eldrin in the Stone Sentinel Sea.

At this moment, Lorcan of the Lethe (Person Name) slightly furrowed his brow and couldn't help murmuring to himself, "It's their aura. Why would they come here?"

"What's wrong?"

Lorcan of the Lethe (Person Name)'s guardian, the black-robed true monarch, spoke up and asked with some hesitation.

However, Lorcan of the Lethe furrowed his brow as he focused his senses, then reported his detection of Eldrin and the other’s auras to him, adding,

"I can sense their auras, yet I cannot deduce his location."

"Then they must possess either a treasure or a technique capable of veiling themselves from the Heavenly Dao."

The True Lord in Black Robes spoke, then added, "The Blood Robe Demon holds the 'Celestial Mirror of Fate,' which should be able to divine the location of those 2."

Blood-Robed Fiend was a True Monarch of the Demonic Path within the nearby seas, and 1 of the nominal disciples of the Blood God Ancestor.

This demonic cultivator possessed profound cultivation. In his early years, he had seized the spiritual treasure Heavenly Secrets Mirror from a Human Race True Lord, then corrupted and refined it through demonic methods, transforming it into a Heavenly Secrets Demonic Treasure.

At this thought, Lorcan of the Lethe sneered coldly, "Then go borrow the Heavenly Secrets Mirror for me. Since they dared to ruin my plans and venture into the demonic abyss of the Blood God Sea Region, this young master will surely cut them down!"

At this moment, Eldrin stood upon a reef beyond the Kalo Demon Isle, having discovered the critical weakness in the demonic island's formation.

The critical point of a sect's defensive formation is typically a contingency left by the creator—a safeguard against the day the array might fall into enemy hands and be turned against its architect.

Naturally, the predecessor of Kalo Demon Isle (Location), Qingxu Island, would also have laid such contingency measures. Its founding patriarch, Canghai Zhenjun (Cultivator Title), had established his contingency plan at the southeastern corner of this very island.

However, such contingency measures were always top-secret, known to no more than 3 individuals within the entire sect.

Eldrin had not known this either. It was only after arriving at Kalo Demon Isle and observing for several days that he discovered the hidden contingency was actually concealed within the Canghai True Monarch's Ancient Canghai Scroll.

"This is the place."

Eldrin gazed at the unique reef before him, a faint smile gracing his lips as he spoke.

By the eastern reefs, I gaze upon the boundless sea, comprehending the ocean's profound essence, and thus attain the Dao of the Vast Blue.

This is the scripture from the Ancient Canghai Scroll, signifying that Patriarch Canghai attained enlightenment upon this Enlightenment Stone, comprehending the profound essence of the vast ocean, and thus created the Ancient Canghai Scroll.

When Eldrin discovered this unique reef, he immediately understood the contingency plan left by Patriarch Canghai.

With a serene and unperturbed expression, he stepped onto the unique reef, activated the method inscribed on the Ancient Sea Chart, and then unsealed a small formation.

As the formation activated, the 2 discovered invisible ripples sweeping through the void. Only then did they realize the vast sea before them had abruptly cleared, revealing an endless ocean stretching out before their eyes.

From any other vantage point, this was merely a vast and boundless sea, with nothing particularly remarkable about it.

But from atop the reef, Eldrin discovered intricate water circulation channels unfolding before their eyes.

This was the water elemental circulation network spanning millions of miles of ocean. They could clearly discern how every strand of water elemental energy flowed through The Vast Sea—where each originated and where each was destined.

It is the principle by which this ocean operates, and 1 of the fundamental rules governing the cycle of all things between heaven and earth.

"So that's how it is."

Gazing upon the vast expanse before him, Eldrin murmured under his breath. At last, he understood how Patriarch Canghai had managed to comprehend the power of the boundless sea, breaking through to the late Nascent Soul stage in 1 decisive leap.

This is a wondrous place between heaven and earth. Even a Golden Core Elder, should they meditate here for years, contemplating the vast power of the endless sea, might possibly comprehend a great supernatural power.

Moreover, such places were most conducive to entering a state of sudden enlightenment. Eldrin felt an epiphany descend upon him, sensing through some ineffable connection that his destined opportunity had arrived.

"Guard me while I cultivate."

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured impassively, seated cross-legged upon the reef as he began to contemplate the vast and boundless power of the sea.

It was not long before he entered a state of sudden enlightenment, feeling as if the mysteries of the boundless ocean were unfolding before his very eyes.

Before he even realized it, he had deduced the "Heavenly River Water Scripture"—1 of the 5 Elements techniques—to the Nascent Soul Realm, and further developed its Spirit Treasure Chapter.

Not only that, he had also comprehended a major water-attribute divine ability. This divine ability served as an auxiliary grand power, capable of devouring the water elemental energy between heaven and earth and rapidly converting it into spiritual power.

According to Eldrin's (Person Name) estimation, once this divine ability was fully mastered, standing above any river, lake, or ocean would grant him nearly limitless magical power.

Even in the midst of the Sea of Extinguished Spirit, he no longer needed to fear the danger of depleted mana.

Moreover, this divine ability could manipulate the aqueous essence of heaven and earth, forming a protective barrier of aqueous primordial qi. When employed over the Eastern Sea, its defensive power even surpassed that of the Glazed Armor of the 3 Treasures (Magic Treasure).