Chapter 750 : Clash of Emperors and Blades

Yet the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor [a powerful demonic ruler in the form of a colossal azure dragon] met them head-on, and with a single slash of his blade, he felled one Demon Emperor [a sovereign ruler among demonkind]. Close behind him, Maris the Sea Steader struck down another Demon Emperor with a single, decisive blow.

The remaining two Demon Emperor were merely at the Nascent Soul, Early Stage [the initial phase of the Nascent Soul realm, where one's spiritual essence forms an infant soul], and in the blink of an eye, they were slain by Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang.

With the Demon Emperor who commanded the forces gone, the remaining Demon Emperor finally broke ranks and scattered in retreat.

"Slaughter them!"

Wasting no time to pursue the fleeing Demonic Tribe [a tribe or clan of demonic beings], the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor fixed his murderous gaze, his killing intent blazing. He summoned his 'Azure Dragon Heaven-Severing Blade' [a legendary blade capable of cleaving the heavens, wielded by the Azure Dragon Emperor] and brought it down upon the secluded cultivation chamber of the Mystic Turtle Demon Race [a demonic race known for their longevity and profound defensive abilities].

Deep within that Earth Vein Source [the concentrated, vital nexus of a region's spiritual energy, often likened to the arteries of the world], the Mystic Tortoise Demon Emperor [the sovereign of the Mystic Turtle demon race] wore a visage of extreme ferocity as he channeled the power of the Heavenly Soul [a celestial force or destiny tied to one's spiritual ascension]. Facing the descent of the Azure Dragon Heaven-Severing Blade, he did not even flinch, merely activating a dark Turtle Shell [a defensive artifact formed from a primordial turtle's carapace] to block the strike.

That Turtle Shell was the Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical artifact intimately connected to a cultivator's life force and soul] of Ancestor Mystic Turtle. Had he successfully broken through to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm where one's spiritual core evolves into an immortal primordial spirit], it would likely have been refined into a Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a supreme-grade magical treasure imbued with the pure, unadulterated energy of the sun].

Though he had not yet taken that final step, its defensive capabilities already bordered on the Pure Yang [pertaining to the highest, most purified level of spiritual energy] domain. Not even the Lifebound Spiritual Treasure of the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor could harm him.

"Alas!" After blocking the blow, Ancestor Mystic Turtle let out a sigh. "I bear you no enmity, no grievance. Why must you obstruct my path to the Dao [the fundamental principle or path of cultivation and existence]?"

"Withdraw now, and I shall overlook this trespass. I am even willing to offer generous gifts." Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio‑novel.com.

"On the path of immortality, where is there room for amicable pleasantries?" The Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor sneered coldly, his gaze icy as he spoke, "There was no enmity between you and I. A pity you stand in the way of this Emperor's Dao [path to enlightenment]."

Having said his piece, the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor added, "Do not hold back, all of you."

The others understood clearly. Despite Ancestor Mystic Turtle's current amiability, once he broke through to the Pure Yang Realm [the realm of pure, unadulterated Yang energy], it would likely be themselves who were at his mercy.

"BOOM—"

With this thought, Maris the Sea Steader immediately took action, summoning forth the Sea-Steadying Divine Pearl [a divine treasure capable of calming the boundless seas] and hurling it down.

The Sea-Steadying Divine Pearl could stabilize the waters of the endless ocean; it was heavier than a vast sea itself. Such power was something not even a Pure Yang Dao Lord [a supreme expert of the Pure Yang Realm] would dare to receive head-on.

Although this Mystic Tortoise Demon Emperor possessed an incomparably powerful physical body, if he dared to block it with his innate carapace armor, he would likely be pulverized into paste, ending with a shattered shell and a dead turtle.

At this moment of life-and-death crisis, Ancestor Mystic Turtle could no longer concern himself with the Heavenly Soul [the celestial component of one's soul, linked to destiny and heavenly tribulation] he had drawn in more than halfway. With bitter reluctance, he abandoned his continued breakthrough.

Forcing down the internal backlash, his face contorted into a savage grimace. His gaze swept over the several figures attacking together, and within his pupils bloomed a trace of towering, heaven-shaking fury.

"You all deserve to die!"

"Clang—"

A blindingly brilliant azure sword radiance erupted, cleaving directly towards the Sea-Steadying Divine Pearl.

The sheer, unveiled sharpness of this blade actually suppressed the Sea-Steadying Divine Pearl, causing its light to tremble violently before it was sent flying away with the force of the blow.

"It is the Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword."

The Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor uttered in astonishment, recognizing the sword's origin, before a covetous glint flashed in his eyes.

This 'Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword' is the foremost supreme treasure of slaughter within the Demonic Tribe, ranked alongside the Heavenly Demon's Immortal-Slaying Sword and the Five Venoms Immortal-Slaying Swords. Together, they are hailed as three of the most powerful top-tier Demonic Monsters Immortal Sword within the Purple Realm.

Its might is such that, even among all the Immortal Sword encompassing the three races of humans, Demonic Monsters, and others, it ranks within the top ten Pure Yang Immortal Sword, and its position is not low.

It is said that the ancient East Sea Azure Dragon once wielded a 'Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword', its grade having approached the realm of an Immortal Treasure [a legendary artifact of divine power], its slaughtering power considered peerless under heaven.

Faced with such a supreme treasure of slaughter, it was no wonder the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor revealed a covetous expression.

However, the keenly observant Eldrin Chen noticed the absence of a dragon soul within this Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword and thus remarked, "There is no dragon soul within the sword. It should merely be a Sword Embryo [the nascent, unformed core of a future divine sword]."

To forge a true Dragon Soul [the spiritual essence of a dragon, often used to empower artifacts] within the Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword, there are only two paths. The first requires an Azure Dragon [a powerful, noble dragon of the eastern seas] to personally refine the blade, infusing it with a wisp of its own divided soul and nurturing it day and night until the dragon soul awakens.

The second method is to slay an Azure Dragon. This path also allows for the forging of the sword's soul, and it proceeds far more swiftly.

For the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor [a mighty demon emperor in the form of a verdant flood dragon], this Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword was a treasure he was determined to possess. Should the sword fall into his claws, it would be a perfect match, harmonizing with his nature and granting him immense power.

Yet, if it were seized by Maris the Sea Steader or Eldrin Chen and their allies, it would inevitably make the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor their sworn, mortal enemy, locked in a struggle to the death.

With this thought, the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor swept his gaze over the four cultivators, a flicker of wariness passing through his eyes.

Seeing the demon emperor's hesitation, Eldrin Chen gave a cold laugh. "That Ancestor Mystic Turtle [an ancient and powerful turtle demon progenitor] has mastered the Profound Ice Arcane Force [a supreme icy divine power]. If you do not commit your full strength, he may very well slip through our grasp and escape with his life." Visit audio-novel .c om to enjoy the complete series.

The Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor's pupils contracted sharply. He focused and saw that coiled around the Sword Embryo [the nascent spiritual core of a magical sword] of the Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword was a radiance of ultimate, soul-chilling frost—it was indeed the legendary Profound Ice Arcane Force.

With the Ancestor Mystic Turtle's cultivation at the Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a realm just below the formation of a Primordial Spirit, the highest spiritual core] stage, augmented by the Azure Dragon's oceanic sword and the Profound Ice Arcane Force, it was likely that none of them could defeat him in single combat.

Realizing this, the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor summoned forth his Azure Jade Heaven-Measuring Ruler [a mighty ruler-shaped treasure of azure jade] and launched a fierce assault against the Ancestor Mystic Turtle.

Eldrin Chen held nothing back either. He summoned the Green Abyss Sword and joined the fray, his blade aimed at the heart of the Mystic Tortoise Demon Emperor [another title for the Ancestor Mystic Turtle].

"Damnation!"

As the three Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a supreme-grade enchanted artifact imbued with the purest Yang energy] slashed towards him, Ancestor Mystic Turtle could only grit his teeth and summon his Sword Embryo [a nascent sword spirit housed within a cultivator's body, the precursor to a true flying sword] to parry the relentless assaults of his powerful foes.

The two sides clashed for hundreds of exchanges, the battle raging for several Shichen-time [a unit of time equal to two hours]. Yet, Ancestor Mystic Turtle found no opening to flee.

"Aaaargh—!"

Suddenly, Ancestor Mystic Turtle failed to block an attack from the trio. Struck by the residual force of the Sea-Steadying Divine Pearl [a divine treasure famed for its power to calm oceans and suppress chaos], he was sent hurtling through the air, blood spraying from his mouth.

At this moment, a wave of dizziness washed over Ancestor Mystic Turtle, accompanied by a profound sense of impending doom.

Though he wielded a Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure and had comprehended the Profound Ice Arcane Force [a divine ability channeling the essence of profound and glacial cold], speed was his inherent weakness. It was nearly impossible to escape the encirclement of three such supreme treasures.

Under these circumstances, his hope for survival seemed vanishingly slim.

"It appears this old man's journey ends here today," he murmured, a grim acceptance settling in his heart.

Despair etched itself onto Ancestor Mystic Turtle's face. His Mana [the spiritual energy or life force cultivated and used by practitioners] was nearly depleted, and the injuries ravaging his body had pushed him to his absolute limit. Any chance of escape had utterly vanished.

His gaze swept over the assembled figures, settling upon them with a venomous intensity. "Even if I perish here today," he declared, his voice thick with hatred, "I will ensure you do not leave unscathed!"

"Break open!"

In a sudden, explosive motion, Ancestor Mystic Turtle unleashed a sweeping sword strike that forced his assailants back. Seizing the moment, he deactivated the Mountain Guardian Formation protecting the two submerged Spirit Medicine Garden [enclosed gardens for cultivating spiritually potent flora].

A dazzling radiance of treasures immediately spilled forth from the gardens. Within the left one grew a miraculous herb whose form eerily resembled a coiled True Dragon [the supreme, primordial dragon species]. Upon it hung a single fruit, its skin intricately patterned with draconic sigils.

The right garden held an extraordinary Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of profound rarity, said to be born from the convergence of celestial and terrestrial energies]. Its branches were gnarled and powerful, veins of infinite Dao Patterns [natural patterns embodying the fundamental principles of the Dao] shimmering within its bark, and it bore a single, magnificently beautiful spiritual blossom.

"A Dragon Transformation Divine Fruit!"

"An Enlightenment Blossom!"

Two gasps of shock and recognition echoed through the scene.

Among the two revealed treasures, the Dragon Transformation Divine Fruit was a Sixth Rank Pure Yang Spirit Fruit [a spirit fruit of the sixth rank, imbued with pure yang energy]. Consuming it granted the effect of transforming into a dragon.

With the foundational strength of the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor, ingesting this Dragon Transformation Divine Fruit would assuredly allow him to ascend into a Nine Heavens True Dragon [a True Dragon of the highest celestial order], breaking through to the realm of a Nascent Soul Demon Progenitor in one fell swoop. In the future, he might even harbor hopes of attaining immortality.

The Enlightenment Blossom [a miraculous flower that aids in profound spiritual enlightenment] is a Sixth Rank low-grade Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of exceptional quality connecting to the energies of heaven and earth]. This tree can produce the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Flower, the Enlightenment Blossom, which possesses astonishing and wondrous utility.

The Enlightenment Blossom can assist cultivators in comprehending a Secret Power [a profound and esoteric power or law]. It is said that a cultivator at the Nascent Soul Great Perfection stage, upon consuming this blossom, would have at least a fifty percent chance of grasping the legendary Secret Power.

The reason this Ancestor Mystic Turtle was able to cultivate the Mystic Ice Mana [a high-level form of spiritual energy] was most likely due to the aid of the Enlightenment Blossom.

Seeing the 'Enlightenment Blossom Tree' [the tree that bears the Enlightenment Blossom] right before his eyes, Maris the Sea Steader abandoned his assault on the dying Ancestor Mystic Turtle and charged toward it immediately.

And in that very instant, Eldrin Chen's Green Abyss Sword [a magical sword named Green Abyss] flashed, cleanly severing the head of the Ancestor Mystic Turtle.

"Hahahaha!"

Yet, in its final moment, the Ancestor Mystic Turtle laughed heartily. With its last breath, it mustered its power to drive the Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword [a divine sword named Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea] in a slashing arc toward the Enlightenment Blossom Tree.

"No—!"

Witnessing this, the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor [a powerful demon emperor in the form of a green flood dragon] paled, his expression shifting drastically. In that fleeting moment, he understood that under the combined assault of Eldrin Chen and Maris the Sea Steader, he would likely have only one chance to seize a treasure.

His gaze flickered between the Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword and the Dragon Transformation Divine Fruit [a divine fruit that can catalyze a dragon's transformation]. After a heartbeat of hesitation, he surged toward the Dragon Transformation Divine Fruit. For the best reading experience, visit audio-novel dot com.