Chapter 764 : Abyssal Serpent's Dragon Pool Confrontation

With those words, Black Emperor [a powerful demon progenitor] took a single step forward, tearing through the void as he flew towards the Dragon Transformation Pool [a legendary pool where creatures undergo metamorphosis into dragons].

Within the Dragon Transformation Pool, Black Emperor cast a glance at the Dao-Guardian Grand Formation [a powerful defensive array] before him. A flicker of interest passed through his eyes, and he remarked with a smile, "The very place where the Celestial Carp Demon God [a mythical carp that ascended to godhood] once transformed into a dragon. Truly fascinating."

"It's him?"

Inside the Formation [the defensive array], Eldrin Chen looked at the newcomer and could not help but narrow his pupils slightly.

Though he had visited the Southern Sea Cultivation World [a vast cultivation realm in the southern seas] twice, he would not claim to know it intimately. However, he had certainly heard of the most infamous Demonic Monsters [powerful demonic beings] that dwelled there.

The figure before him was named Black Emperor, a Nascent Soul Demon Progenitor [a progenitor-level demon who achieved the Nascent Soul realm] who had attained his Dao during the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a great calamity involving a demonic abyss] five hundred years ago.

His true form was that of a Primordial Aberration [an ancient, monstrous creature] known as the 'Abyssal Water Serpent' [a serpent of the deepest, darkest waters]. It was said that even within the Immortal Realm [the realm of immortals], this serpent was considered a creature of great menace. Upon reaching adulthood, it could attain the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the Primordial Spirit], and the most exceptional among them even had the potential to become a Demon God [a deity-level demonic entity].

The Black Emperor before them was of the royal lineage of the Abyssal Water Serpent race, hence his title Abyssal Water Serpent Emperor. His bloodline potency was no weaker than that of legendary beings like the Seven-Colored Immortal Clam [a mythical clam of seven colors], the East Sea Azure Dragon [the Azure Dragon of the Eastern Sea], or the Nine Nether Demon Dragon Emperor [the emperor of the Nine Nether demon dragons]—all of whom were considered peerless Mythical Immortal Seed [beings with constitutions destined for mythical immortality].

Therefore, although this Black Emperor was a newly-advanced Primordial Spirit [a cultivator in the Primordial Spirit realm], his strength among those in the Primordial Spirit, Early Stage [the early stage of the Primordial Spirit realm] was likely nothing to scoff at.

Contemplating the terrifying nature of the newcomer, Eldrin Chen could not suppress a slight change in his expression as he muttered, "Why would he come here?" For uninterrupted reading, go to audio-novel . com.

It was no wonder he was astonished. The Dragon Transformation Pool was shielded by an Immortal's Dao Field [a cultivator's personal domain imbued with their profound Dao], which should have veiled Heavenly Secrets [the workings of fate and cosmic principles]. In theory, unless a Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a supreme cultivator who has condensed their Primordial Spirit] was within a million Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] at this very moment, they should not have been able to pinpoint their location, even if they sensed Maris was undergoing his tribulation.

Yet the Obsidian Emperor's Dao Field lay tens of millions of Li-lengths away. That it could arrive at this precise moment was beyond their expectations.

Lyra Jiang took a deep breath upon seeing this, her expression turning grave as she said, "We underestimated the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation [the cataclysmic trial imposed by Heaven to forge a Nascent Soul], and we underestimated this Abyssal Water Serpent."

"This Black Emperor, as a Primordial Aberration [an ancient, monstrous beast born of chaos], may possess a terrifying Great Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power or technique] that allows it to perceive the calamitous aura gathering here."

Indeed, their speculation was correct. The Abyssal Water Serpent, a rare Myth [a legendary, primordial creature] from antiquity, was inherently a symbol of catastrophe and tribulation. It was exquisitely sensitive to the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation surrounding Maris the Sea Steader.

Perhaps this was the will of Heaven. Maris the Sea Steader had sought to use the lingering Immortal [a being who has ascended beyond mortality] aura of the Dragon Transformation Pool to conceal himself, hoping to evade old enemies from his years in the Eastern Wastelands and Eastern Sea. Yet, in the end, he had forgotten that tribulation cannot be outrun.

The Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation is, by its very nature, a trial bestowed by the heavens. Survive it, and one may ascend to the rank of a Dao Lord [a lord of the Dao, a title of immense prestige], becoming one of the most revered figures under the sky. Fail, and it proves one's virtue is unworthy of such a station.

One may gather all their connections and rely on their Deep-Seated Foundation [profound and stable cultivation base] to withstand the tribulation, as the Feathered Pavilion Master did. Or, like Dorian Ji, one may expend great resources, planning for several Millennium [a period of one thousand years] in advance to sever the greater part of the calamity before the tribulation even begins.

But regardless of the method, one must face the tribulation head-on. To think one can simply hide from it is nothing but a fool's dream.

Maris the Sea Steader had chosen wrongly. While the Dragon Transformation Pool had shielded him from nearly all his Dao-rivaling foes, seemingly greatly lessening the pressure, it had instead drawn a far more powerful adversary—the Abyssal Water Serpent Emperor.

For Eldrin Chen at this moment, the Black Emperor before him had already become a significant trouble.

The Black Emperor let out a cold sneer and spoke with icy disdain, "Not from the Southern Sea. It seems you are a Rogue Cultivator [a cultivator unaffiliated with any major sect or clan] without backing. Then do not blame this Emperor for being merciless."

"Clang—!"

As his words fell, the Black Emperor immediately summoned a black Treasure Mirror and unleashed a devastating strike towards the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation.

This treasure was named the Abyssal Water Heaven Mirror, the Black Emperor's Innate Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a supreme-grade magical artifact born from the user's own cultivation and essence]. Its grade had astonishingly reached the level of a Middle-Grade Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure, capable of unleashing world-obliterating power.

"A formidable Spiritual Treasure,"

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly. He instantly understood that although the Black Emperor was a newly advanced Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest stage of a cultivator before ascension], his strength was likely not inferior to the Nine Nether Demon Dragon Emperor, placing him among the powerful even within the Primordial Spirit, Early Stage.

Fortunately, their reactions were swift. Lyra Jiang acted decisively, not hesitating to drain the power of this place's Earth Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated spiritual energy] to forcefully activate the Green Abyss Sword, transforming it into a dazzling sword radiance that slashed forth.

Empowered by the Formation, this Green Abyss Sword struck with force no less than a Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a supreme cultivator who has formed a nascent soul] attacking at full strength, its power source nearly inexhaustible. Yet, even it struggled to match the Abyssal Water Heaven Mirror.

As the Green Abyss Sword was forced into retreat, Verdant Consort immediately summoned the Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword to lend Lyra Jiang aid. Together, they barely managed to entangle the Abyssal Water Heaven Mirror in combat.

"Overestimating your own strength."

Watching the three block myself, the Black Emperor's gaze turned slightly cold.

He did not possess a second Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a supreme-grade artifact imbued with the purest Yang energy], but as a Mythical Immortal Seed [a prodigious constitution with the potential to ascend to immortality] not inferior to Nyssa Qu, he naturally possessed extraordinary Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power].

With a flick of his sleeve, he stirred the boundless waters within the Dragon Transformation Pool, condensing them into a blade of profound, jet-black killing intent, which he then cleaved towards the Dao-Guardian Grand Formation [a grand protective formation].

"It is the Abyssal Sea-Converging Sword Qi Slash [a divine ability that gathers the power of vast seas into a single sword strike]."

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly as he recognized the origin of this Great Divine Ability [a supreme-level supernatural power]. Original publication: audi0-n0vel.c0m - The source of this chapter.

The 'Abyssal Sea-Converging Sword Qi Slash' is the Innate Pure Yang Divine Ability [a supreme Yang-attribute power inherent to a being's nature] of the Abyssal Water Serpent [a powerful serpentine demon beast]. Cultivating this Divine Ability allows one to converge vast Vast Sea Power [the immense power of the ocean] into a sword, unleashing truly formidable might, especially potent when used in water.

It is said that once this Divine Ability is cultivated to the Great Perfection Realm [the pinnacle stage of mastery], a single strike can cleave the heavens and earth for a hundred thousand Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], a blow not even a Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [the spiritual core of a cultivator] powerhouse would dare to face head-on.

Fortunately, reaching the Great Perfection Realm in the Abyssal Sea-Converging Sword Qi Slash is exceedingly difficult, requiring the invaluable Pure Yang Spiritual Object [a spiritual object of the purest Yang essence] known as the 'Sea-Convergence Divine Pearl [a divine pearl capable of gathering and condensing sea essence]' as a crucial catalyst for success.

And the Sea-Convergence Divine Pearl is exceptionally rare; it is said within the Purple Realm [a mystical realm], it can only be nurtured within the depths of the Northern Sea Abyssal Eye [a profound and dangerous whirlpool in the northern sea]. Naturally, the Abyssal Water Serpent lacked the capability to achieve such perfect cultivation.

Yet even so, the instant that Abyssal Sea-Converging Sword Qi Slash descended, Eldrin Chen knew that relying solely on the Abyssal Verdant Sword Formation and the Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword would not be enough to withstand it.

Thus, he soared into the heavens without hesitation. From his sleeve, the Heavenly River Flood Water Sword transformed into a brilliant azure sword radiance, meeting the Abyssal Sea-Converging Sword Qi Slash head-on.

The moment they clashed, a cataclysmic collision erupted. Dazzling Sword Qi churned the Dragon Transformation Pool into utter chaos.

"Something is amiss."

Black Emperor's expression shifted slightly, a trace of solemn gravity creeping onto his features.

The fact that the guardians possessed three Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [supreme treasures forged from the purest Yang energy] was a development far beyond Black Emperor's expectations.

Generally speaking, a Primordial Spirit, Early Stage [the early stage of the Primordial Spirit realm, where one's spiritual core takes form] mighty figure would possess, at most, one or two such treasures. Those with three were almost exclusively Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage [the mid stage of the Primordial Spirit realm] powerhouses.

Yet these three before him wielded a full three Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure, a circumstance that had taken Black Emperor completely by surprise.

Furthermore, having three Nascent Soul Seed [the nascent seed of a cultivator's future Nascent Soul] cultivators acting as guardians was exceedingly rare. If handled poorly, it could spell significant future trouble for him.

As the battle raged for half a Shichen-time [one Shichen-time equals two hours] with no victory in sight, Black Emperor's countenance grew increasingly grim.

"Today, we have already offended these four. If we cannot slay them here and now, I fear we will incur the lasting enmity of four Nascent Soul Dao Lord [powerful cultivators who have formed their Nascent Soul, the spiritual infant that is the core of their being]."

"Enough!"

His mind made up, Black Emperor cast a gaze of glacial intensity toward the Dao-Guardian Grand Formation [a powerful defensive array formation]. With a surge of will, he forcibly channeled a dazzling stream of light and hurled it toward the assembled cultivators.

This radiant stream was a Pure Yang Great Divine Ability [a supreme technique of immense power, aligned with the purest Yang energy], known as the Abyssal Serpent Void-Piercing Tribulation Light. It was the Supreme Pure Yang Divine Ability [the paramount technique of its kind] belonging to the lineage of the Black Water Serpent Emperor. This chapter appears courtesy of *audio-novel.com*.