Chapter 751 : A Final Curse and Clashing Blades

This scene was witnessed by Eldrin Chen, and he instantly understood the scheme of Ancestor Mystic Turtle.

For Ancestor Mystic Turtle, there was no hope of survival left. Thus, with his final breath, he sought to make things difficult for the three.

Among the several precious treasures, the Enlightenment Blossom was crucial to the Dao path of Maris the Sea Steader, while the Dragon Transformation Divine Fruit represented the transformative opportunity for the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor to ascend into a true dragon.

By striking down the Enlightenment Blossom Tree, Ancestor Mystic Turtle aimed to shatter Maris the Sea Steader's chance at achieving his Dao.

As for the Dragon Transformation Divine Fruit, it was of paramount importance to the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor. While the demon emperor seemed determined to seize it, the trio of Eldrin Chen and his Dao companions would certainly not allow him to succeed easily.

More importantly, even if the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor managed to seize the Dragon Transformation Fruit, he would have no chance to obtain the Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword from the others.

Whoever ultimately claimed that Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword would then become an implacable, mortal enemy of the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor.

Thus, whether it was Maris the Sea Steader, the trio of Eldrin Chen, or the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor who perished, for Ancestor Mystic Turtle, it would mean his great vengeance was served.

By destroying Maris the Sea Steader's Dao path and turning the obstructors into sworn enemies locked in a death struggle, Ancestor Mystic Turtle's final act achieved multiple goals with a single stroke.

"We absolutely cannot let her take the Dragon Transformation Divine Fruit easily," Eldrin Chen declared. This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio-novel dot com.

In the flash of a lightning strike, Eldrin Chen summoned his Green Abyss Sword and cleaved towards the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor.

The enmity between him and this Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor ran bone-deep. If the demon were allowed to seize the Dragon Transformation Divine Fruit, it would undoubtedly become a calamitous future threat.

Facing this strike, the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor did not even deign to dodge. Instead, it summoned forth the Azure Jade Heaven-Measuring Ruler to parry the blow.

"*Clang—!*"

At that precise moment, Verdant Consort flicked her sleeve, releasing a stream of cyan light—the Verdant Lotus Dream Tribulation Art [a mystical technique that ensnares the target in illusory tribulations]—momentarily halting the demon's advance.

Lyra Jiang seized the opening, unleashing her Lifebound Divine Ability, the Triad Divine Radiance [a radiant technique born from her life essence, capable of sealing space], pinning the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor firmly within the void.

"A perfect chance."

In that fleeting instant, Eldrin Chen first invoked the Triad Divine Thunder, then channeled the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords Union [a supreme sword art that merges the power of two celestial blades] for a decisive slash.

The power of Eldrin Chen's Lifebound Divine Ability, the Triad Divine Thunder, had already reached the level of a Quasi-Pure Yang Divine Ability. Now, simultaneously wielding the three special Mana [the refined spiritual energy used by cultivators] types—Pure Yang Flame, Profound Nether Water, and Chaos Gold—its augmented force verged on the domain of true Pure Yang power.

It was only his current insufficiency in Mana that held him back. Had he possessed cultivation at the Nascent Soul Great Perfection realm, the might of this single strike could have annihilated even a powerhouse at the Half-Step Primordial Spirit level.

Even with its current diminished Mana [the refined spiritual energy cultivated by immortals], it was still potent enough to annihilate a Nascent Soul Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Nascent Soul realm] cultivator and wound a mighty being at the Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a transitional state just below the Primordial Spirit realm].

Furthermore, the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords were bolstered by Secret Power [a profound, esoteric energy derived from deep cultivation insights]. When united in their strike, their might was supreme, demanding caution even from a Nascent Soul Great Power [a formidable expert within the Nascent Soul realm].

"Aaaargh—!"

The Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor let out a shriek of agony. In his single-minded pursuit to seize the Dragon Transformation Divine Fruit [a legendary fruit said to grant draconic transformation], he had neglected to properly engage his foes. His several Spiritual Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts] were being held at bay by Lyra Jiang and Verdant Consort, forcing him to rely on his raw Flood Dragon [a powerful, serpentine dragon-like demon beast] physique to withstand the blow.

This moment of overconfidence cost him dearly. A segment of his spinal dragon-bone was severed on the spot by the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords.

Even more terrifying were the three types of Mana—the Pure Yang Flame [a divine flame of pure yang essence], the Profound Nether Water [an abyssal water of profound yin essence], and the Chaos Gold [a primordial metallic essence of chaos]—that had invaded his flesh, blood, and marrow. This Nascent Soul Grade [of a quality matching the Nascent Soul realm] special Mana was incomparably potent and tenacious, burrowing into him like maggots in bone, nearly impossible to expel.

Barring unforeseen circumstances, unless the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor abandoned his current body to forge a new draconic form, it would likely take him two hundred years to fully purge these tyrannical strands of Mana.

Yet, after paying such a grievous price, the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor finally succeeded in wresting the Dragon Transformation Divine Fruit for himself.

Gritting through the excruciating pain, he coiled and soared upward. Before departing, he cast an icy glare toward Eldrin Chen, his killing intent unveiled as he uttered, "Abyssal Daoist [a title for a Daoist master associated with the abyss], remember this day's enmity. I shall repay it in full measure!"

"This venerable one awaits," came the cold reply.

Eldrin Chen swept his long sleeves and spoke with a stern expression.

The three did not give chase. Given the cultivation level of the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor, even severely wounded, he was not someone they could easily detain.

Watching the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor depart, Lyra Jiang said with grave concern, "Now that he has obtained the Dragon Transformation Divine Fruit, I fear he will become a calamity in the future."

"There is no need to worry for the time being. This time, the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor has suffered grievous wounds. His recovery will require two centuries of effort, and his subsequent transformation into a true dragon will likely demand several more centuries of secluded cultivation. He should not emerge to cause trouble during this period."

Eldrin Chen stated calmly, then extended his hand, drawing over a drop of crimson blood—the precious dragon's blood shed by the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor.

Verdant Consort, who had seen everything clearly, remarked with a smile, "If one were to unleash the Yin-Yang Annihilation God-Slaying Curse [a supremely potent curse technique that harnesses the opposing forces of Yin and Yang to annihilate a target's very essence] using this drop of Lifebound Essence Blood [a cultivator's most vital blood, intrinsically linked to their life force and soul] at the critical moment of his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing their highest form of consciousness and power] breakthrough, it would certainly give him a bitter taste of defeat." This content originates from audio-novel dot com. Please respect copyright.

At that very moment, Maris the Sea Steader nearby managed to subdue the Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword.

The three approached and discovered that the precious Sixth Rank Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of the sixth rank, a rare treasure that channels the energies of heaven and earth], the Enlightenment Blossom Tree, had been cleaved in two by a sword stroke, utterly destroyed.

Maris the Sea Steader carefully gathered up one Enlightenment Blossom, his expression a mix of heartache and relief. "At least this single Enlightenment Blossom [a miraculous flower that can grant profound insights and enlightenment to cultivators] was preserved. A pity the Enlightenment Blossom Tree itself is ruined."

Eldrin Chen also revealed a look of profound distress. The Enlightenment Blossom Tree was a low-grade Sixth Rank Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root, capable of producing one priceless Enlightenment Blossom every Millennium [a period of one thousand years].

The Enlightenment Blossom [a rare spiritual flower that aids in profound enlightenment] can assist Nascent Soul Cultivators [cultivators who have formed their Nascent Soul, the fifth major realm] in comprehending a Secret Power [a unique and profound ability derived from deep understanding of the Dao]. After comprehending a Secret Power, not only does one's combat prowess increase dramatically, but it also adds a twenty percent greater chance of breaking through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, the sixth major realm]. It can be said its value is nearly on par with a Nascent Soul Pill [a legendary pill that aids in forming the Nascent Soul].

An ordinary person who obtains an Enlightenment Blossom has only about a fifty percent chance of comprehending a Secret Power from it.

However, Maris the Sea Steader possesses a Superior Grade Dao Body [an exceptional innate physique attuned to the Dao]. Within this Dao Body, Innately Embedded Dao Runes [natural, profound patterns of the Dao] are inscribed. If he were to obtain the Enlightenment Blossom, his chance of comprehending a Secret Power would likely be at least ninety percent.

Therefore, for Maris the Sea Steader, the value of this Enlightenment Blossom is probably even more precious than a Nascent Soul Pill.

Such a precious treasure tree, destroyed beneath the Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword [a mighty sword technique], filled everyone present with immense regret.

"Is there any possibility this Enlightenment Blossom Tree [the tree that bears the Enlightenment Blossom] can be revived?"

Verdant Consort asked with unwilling hope in her voice. She carefully dug out the half-section of the Enlightenment Blossom, only to discover that most of the Enlightenment Blossom Tree's roots had long since been severed. It seemed the tree had suffered severe damage many years prior.

Seeing this, Maris the Sea Steader stroked his beard and said, "The roots of this Enlightenment Blossom Tree were severed several Millennium [a period of one thousand years] ago. It appears that when Ancestor Mystic Turtle hastily transplanted the Enlightenment Blossom, he lacked a sophisticated Spirit Farming Art [an art for cultivating spiritual plants], causing severe damage to the tree."

"No wonder the Spirit Vein [a natural conduit of concentrated spiritual energy] within this Underground Water Vein [a subterranean channel of spiritually infused water] only reached the Quasi-Sixth Rank [a grade just below the Sixth Rank] and never attained true Sixth Rank status. It seems this Enlightenment Blossom had long lost its ability to transform the earth's primordial Qi [the fundamental energy of the world] into spiritual energy."

Lyra Jiang also nodded, saying with a sigh, "This Enlightenment Blossom Tree was already damaged long ago. Otherwise, the Spirit Vein here should have been a full Sixth Rank. In that case, we likely would never have been able to conquer this place."

Upon hearing this, the others nodded in agreement. The Ancestor Mystic Turtle was adept in Formation [the art of creating magical arrays]. With a Sixth Rank Spirit Vein [a natural conduit of concentrated spiritual energy] as a foundation and a Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a sacred artifact imbued with the purest Yang energy] to anchor the formation, it was estimated that not even a Primordial Spirit, Early Stage [the initial stage of the Primordial Spirit realm, where one's spiritual core begins to manifest independently] powerhouse could breach his defenses, let alone them.

"This Enlightenment Blossom Tree [a mystical tree said to aid in achieving enlightenment] had already suffered from damaged roots, and now it has been utterly destroyed by that sword strike. To revive it, perhaps only the legendary Yin-Yang Immortal Water [a miraculous water said to balance the forces of Yin and Yang and restore life] would suffice,"

Maris the Sea Steader mused, before ultimately shaking his head with a look of helpless resignation. Support the author by reading on audio–novel.com.