Chapter 734 : A Plea to the Sea Steader

"If Maris the Sea Steader could intervene, this calamity could indeed be averted."

Lilith, Mistress of Desire also nodded in agreement, then looked towards Eldrin Chen and said, "However, to persuade him to act, we would need someone of sufficient stature to make the request."

"I shall go myself."

Eldrin Chen spoke decisively, then cupped his hands towards the assembled group. "I must trouble you all to construct the embankment according to this diagram, using every means at your disposal to ensure the flow of the Azure Wave Lake waters is controlled."

Qingci the Recluse gave a firm nod. "Rest assured. With our combined abilities, we can stabilize the situation for the time being."

"That puts my mind at ease."

After bidding farewell to the assembly, Eldrin Chen wasted no time, flying directly towards the nearest Teleportation Formation.

He dared not delay on the journey, utilizing multiple Teleportation Formation along the route and supplementing his travel with bursts of the Heaven's Golden Wing Slash. In less than half a month, he arrived at Maris the Sea Steader's secluded Daoist Assembly Ground.

Upon meeting Maris the Sea Steader, Eldrin Chen explained the dire situation with a note of apology. "Brother, I know you are likely to attempt your breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the spiritual core of a cultivator] within this Millennium. I would not normally disturb you at such a time, but I have no other recourse."

"Between friends like us, there is no need for such hesitation." Maris the Sea Steader offered a gentle smile, stroking his beard. "Though the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor [a powerful draconic demon sovereign] commands great fear across the land, this old man does not shrink from him." For the best reading experience, visit audio-novel dot com.

"I shall depart my seclusion at once and aid you in weathering this calamity!"

"Then I offer my deepest gratitude." A surge of joy filled Eldrin Chen's heart. He cupped his hands once more and declared, "With your aid today, Brother, I vow to one day assist Fellow Daoist in overcoming your own Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] tribulation."

"With your word, my heart is at ease."

A faint smile touched Maris the Sea Steader's eyes. Without further delay, he followed Eldrin Chen as they soared towards Myriad Ruins Continent.

Both were supreme powerhouses of their era, their flight speed naturally transcendent. Augmented by the power of Teleportation Formation [a mystical array for instantaneous travel over vast distances] along their journey, they arrived at Heaven's Ruin Continent in a mere few months.

Upon reaching Ling Nation, Maris the Sea Steader surveyed the raging waters and spoke, "With my Sea-Steadying Divine Pearl [an enchanted artifact of immense power capable of calming seas and rivers], I can indeed stabilize these torrents and guide their flow all the way to The Vast Sea."

"However, should that Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor emerge to cause havoc, shattering the dams we construct along the way, all my efforts would be for naught."

Hearing this, the expressions of all present shifted. If the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor were truly determined to sabotage their work, its formidable power would indeed pose a grave threat.

"Worry not. Should the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor dare to show itself, this old man will personally test its mettle."

Yet, at that very moment, a figure clad in white robes materialized in the distant void, striding towards them through the air.

The newcomer was none other than Magnus the Virtuous. At this moment, Magnus the Virtuous had undergone a profound transformation. His vast Mana [the spiritual energy cultivated and wielded by practitioners] now surpassed even that of a Nascent Soul Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Nascent Soul realm] powerhouse by twofold.

"I never imagined that after all these years, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator] has successfully guided an Earthly Soul [one of the three spiritual souls, representing stability and connection to the mortal world]." Maris the Sea Steader's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but smile. "With Fellow Daoist's assistance, that Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor should no longer be a cause for grave concern."

It turned out that not long before, Magnus the Virtuous, seizing the opportunity presented by the establishment of the Myriad Ruins Continent as a new continent, had quietly performed the Earth Soul Guidance [a profound cultivation technique to guide and fuse with the Earthly Soul]. As expected, he achieved a breakthrough in a single, decisive move.

After breaking through to the Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a transitional state between Nascent Soul and Primordial Spirit], Magnus the Virtuous's Mana had more than doubled. The power of his soul had also increased tremendously, elevating his strength to an exceptionally formidable level.

Having reached this stage, Magnus the Virtuous's power now ranked among the very top within the Nascent Soul realm, virtually on par with Maris the Sea Steader himself.

With such strength, coupled with the aid of Eldrin Chen and the others, even the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor would likely hesitate to act recklessly.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen smiled faintly and said, "In that case, let us commence our operation."

With the assistance of Maris the Sea Steader, the catastrophic flooding of the Azure Wave Lake waters could finally be resolved.

Maris the Sea Steader used the Sea-Steadying Divine Pearl [a divine treasure capable of calming and controlling vast bodies of water] to bind the endless floodwaters, channeling the immense Water Essence Power [the fundamental spiritual energy of the water element] all the way toward The Vast Sea.

After eighteen years of such arduous labor, this great deluge calamity was finally quelled.

According to later tallies, half of the Ling Nation was completely submerged, becoming a vast lake, while a small portion of the Yvonne Nation suffered damage, affecting thousands of Immortal Clan [powerful clans of cultivators].

Furthermore, The Vast Sea was severely impacted; its total area doubled, and with numerous small Spirit Island [islands rich in spiritual energy] being flooded, many Immortal Clan lost their ancestral homes.

Fortunately, the Various Great Immortal Clans worked in unison. Led by the Chen Clan, they constructed dams and continuously patched breaches, ultimately preventing a greater catastrophe.

Although some lost their homes, they received relatively proper resettlement.

Beyond the disaster, this flood from Azure Wave Lake also brought immense opportunities. The deluge carried a vast quantity of aquatic Demonic Beast [monstrous beasts that have cultivated demonic power] and Spiritual Object [objects imbued with spiritual energy] from the lake, allowing many Immortal Clan to reap staggering profits.

Moreover, after the waters receded, a multitude of Water Essence Earth Vein [subterranean spiritual currents rich in water-attribute energy] emerged within the Ling Nation, indicating that water-attributed cultivation resources across the Myriad Ruins Continent would greatly increase in the future. This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio-novel . com.

The greatest beneficiary, however, was The Vast Sea. Following the flood's end, The Vast Sea merged completely with Purple Jade Lake, and its Water Essence Power [the concentration of fundamental water spiritual energy] surged by more than double overnight.

Within the entire expanse of The Vast Sea, it is likely that multiple Fifth Rank Water Vein [high-grade spiritual currents of water energy] will gradually form in the future.

Had the Water Essence Power of The Vast Sea not been dispersed long ago by the Black Dragon Demon Progenitor, this surge of energy might even have given birth to a Sixth Rank Water Essence Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade, foundational spiritual vein of water].

On this day, by the shores of The Vast Sea, Maris the Sea Steader gazed upon the immense waters, a tinge of envy coloring his expression as he remarked:

"After channeling the Water Essence Power [the fundamental energy of water] from Azure Wave Lake, The Vast Sea has become second only to Netherworld Sea, truly worthy of being called the second largest lake in Eastern Wastelands."

"If the Black Dragon Demon Progenitor does not interfere, this place may one day ascend to become a Sixth Rank Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual land source], a prospect that stirs even my envy."

Eldrin Chen shook his head, a wry smile on his face. "The Vast and Boundless Marsh is the greatest marshland in the Purple Realm, and it lies far too close to The Vast Sea."

"Should this Water Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated water energy] ascend to the level of a Sixth Rank Ancestral Vein, it would inevitably siphon part of the Water Essence Power from the Vast and Boundless Marsh. The Black Dragon Demon Progenitor is unlikely to stand idly by."

Maris the Sea Steader pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement. "Legends say that the Black Dragon Demon Progenitor's cultivation has reached Nascent Soul Great Perfection [the pinnacle of the Nascent Soul stage]. Unless you possess mid-to-late Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] stage strength, it would be unwise to provoke its enmity."

With that point made, the two of them let the matter rest.

Recalling the matter of nurturing the Spirit Vein [a channel of concentrated spiritual energy within the earth] within the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire, Eldrin Chen clasped his hands towards Maris the Sea Steader and asked, "Brother Maris, do you know if there exists in this world any Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root [a legendary natural treasure that can regulate and stabilize spiritual energies] capable of suppressing and regulating a Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated fire energy]?"

"A Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root to regulate a Fire Vein?"

Maris the Sea Steader was momentarily taken aback, then smiled knowingly. "This is to regulate the volcanic forces of the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire, is it not?"

"Precisely," Eldrin Chen affirmed with a nod.

Seeing this was indeed the case, Maris the Sea Steader spoke: "The Eastern Wastelands is a land where the cycles of Water and Wood dominate. Resources of the Water and Wood attributes are plentiful there, while Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root [a rare natural formation that gathers and refines spiritual energy from heaven and earth] of the Fire attribute are rather scarce."

"To seek such a Spiritual Root, it would be best to go to the Southern Peaks or the Southern Sea Cultivation World."

"It so happens this old man plans to journey to the Southern Sea in the coming days. I shall make inquiries on your behalf while I am there."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen clasped his hands and said, "Then I offer my sincere thanks, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term used among cultivators]." Visit audi0-n0vel.c0m to enjoy the complete series.