Chapter 734 : A Plea to Calm the Azure Tide

"If Sea-Calmer Path Master [the Daoist master known for his sea-calming arts] could intervene, this calamity could indeed be averted."

Immortal Maiden Six Desires [a powerful immortal maiden] also nodded in agreement, then turned her gaze to 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 in salute to the assembled group. "I must trouble you all to construct the great dam according to this diagram, using every means at your disposal to control the flow of the Azure Wave Lake [a vast and spiritually charged lake]."

Recluse of Verdant Verse [a reclusive master of elegant cultivation arts] 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 [a magical array for instantaneous travel].

He dared not delay on this journey. Utilizing multiple Teleportation Formation along his route and augmenting his speed with the Heaven Trigram Golden Wing Slash [a high-speed flight technique], he reached the Path-Field [the personal cultivation domain] of the Sea-Calmer Path Master in less than half a month.

Upon meeting the Sea-Calmer Path Master, Eldrin Chen explained his purpose with a sigh of regret. "Elder Brother, you are likely to attempt your breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the spiritual core] within the next millennium. Under normal circumstances, I would not have come to disturb you. I have no choice but to seek your aid in this dire situation."

"Between friends like us, there is no need for such hesitation." The Sea-Calmer Path Master offered a gentle smile, stroking his beard. "Though the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor [a mighty draconic demon sovereign] commands great fear across the land, this old man does not fear him." Original English translation available at audi novel.com.

"I shall venture forth from seclusion this very moment to aid you in resolving this calamity!"

"Then I offer my deepest gratitude." Eldrin Chen felt a surge of joy in his heart. He cupped his hands respectfully once more and said, "With your assistance today, Elder Brother, I vow to aid you in turn when the time comes to face your Primordial Spirit Tribulation [the heavenly trial to ascend to the Primordial Spirit realm]."

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

A faint smile touched Sea-Calmer Path Master's eyes. Without further delay, he followed Eldrin Chen as they soared towards Myriad Ruins Province.

Both were supreme Great Power Figure [cultivators of immense power, typically at the peak of the Nascent Soul or Primordial Spirit realm], and their flight speed was naturally astonishing. Augmented by the power of Teleportation Formation [magical arrays that allow instantaneous travel over vast distances] along their journey, they arrived at the Heavenly Ruins Continent in a mere half-month's time.

Upon reaching Ling Nation, Sea-Calmer Path Master surveyed the raging waters and declared, "With my Sea-Calmer Divine Pearl [a legendary treasure capable of pacifying turbulent seas], I can indeed stabilize these floodwaters and guide their flow along the river courses to the Vast Sea."

"However, should that Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor [a powerful dragon demon sovereign] emerge to cause havoc, shattering the dams we construct along the way, I fear all our efforts would be for naught."

Hearing this, the expressions of all present shifted. Given the formidable power of the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor, if it were truly determined to wreak destruction, it would pose a grave threat indeed.

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

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

The newcomer was none other than Vast Righteousness True Lord. At this moment, Vast Righteousness True Lord had undergone a significant transformation; his profound spiritual power [the energy cultivated and wielded by practitioners of the mystical arts] was actually twice as potent as that of a great power at the Great Perfection of Infant Soul realm.

"I never imagined that after all these years, Fellow Daoist, you have successfully summoned your Earth Soul [one of the three foundational spiritual souls of a cultivator, representing stability and connection to the mortal world]," Sea-Calmer Path Master said, his eyes lighting up as he couldn't help but smile. "With your assistance, that Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor should no longer be a cause for concern."

It turned out that not long before, Vast Righteousness True Lord, seizing the opportunity presented by the establishment of the Myriad Ruins Province as a new continent, had quietly performed the Earth Soul Summoning [a profound ritual to call forth and integrate one's Earth Soul, a major breakthrough in cultivation]. He had indeed succeeded in a single, decisive breakthrough.

After advancing to the Half-Step Primordial Spirit realm, Vast Righteousness True Lord's spiritual power had increased by more than double, and the strength of his soul essence had grown immensely. His combat prowess could now be considered exceptionally formidable.

Having reached this stage, Vast Righteousness True Lord's strength now placed him among the very top echelons of Infant Soul cultivators, virtually on par with Sea-Calmer Path Master himself.

With power of this caliber, coupled with the aid of Eldrin Chen and the others, it was likely that even the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor would not dare to act recklessly.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen smiled faintly and said, "In that case, let us take action."

"..."

With the assistance of Sea-Calmer Path Master, the floodwaters plaguing Azure Wave Lake could finally be resolved.

Sea-Calmer Path Master used his Sea-Calmer Divine Pearl [a legendary treasure capable of calming and controlling vast bodies of water] to bind the endless deluge, channeling the immense Water Essence Power [the fundamental power inherent to the element of water] all the way towards the Vast Sea.

After eighteen years of such relentless toil, this great flood calamity was finally quelled.

According to the final reckoning, half of the Ling Nation was completely submerged, becoming a vast lake, while nearly a third of the Feast Kingdom suffered damage, with thousands of Immortal Clans affected.

Furthermore, the Vast Sea was severely impacted, its total area doubling in size. Many small Spirit Islands were drowned, leaving numerous Immortal Clans without their ancestral homes.

Fortunately, the major Immortal Clans worked in concert. Led by the Chen Clan, they constructed great dams and continuously patched breaches, ultimately preventing an even greater catastrophe.

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

Beyond the disaster, this flood from the Azure Wave Lake also brought immense opportunity. The deluge carried with it a vast number of aquatic Demon Beastss and Spiritual Objects from the lake's depths, allowing many Immortal Clans to reap staggering profits. This novel is serialized on audio–novel.com. Visit for updates.

Moreover, after the waters receded, a multitude of Water-Attributed Earth Veins [underground spiritual energy currents] emerged within the Ling Nation, indicating that water-element cultivation resources in the Future Myriad Ruins Province would greatly increase.

The greatest beneficiary, however, was the Vast Sea. Following the flood's end, it merged completely with the Violet Jade Lake, and its Water Essence Power [the concentrated, primordial power of water] surged more than twofold overnight.

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

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

On this day, by the shores of the Vast Sea [a vast inland sea], Sea-Calmer Path Master gazed upon the immense expanse of water, a trace of envy coloring his expression as he said:

"After channeling the Water Essence Power [the fundamental power of water essence] from Azure Wave Lake, the Vast Sea now stands second only to the Netherworld Sea [a legendary sea of profound darkness], truly worthy of being called the second greatest lake in the Eastern Region Great Wasteland."

"If the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor does not interfere, this place may one day even ascend to become a Sixth Rank Ancestral Vein [a peak-grade spiritual land source]. It truly stirs even this old man's covetous heart."

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

"Should the Water Vein [the underground current of spiritual water energy] here advance to the Sixth Rank Ancestral Vein realm, it would inevitably siphon away a portion of the Water Essence Power from the Vast and Misty Marsh. The Black Dragon Demon Ancestor is unlikely to stand idly by."

Sea-Calmer Path Master pondered for a moment before nodding in agreement. "Legends say that Black Dragon Demon Ancestor's cultivation has reached the Great Perfection of the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm. Unless you possess mid-to-late Primordial Spirit stage strength, it would be unwise to provoke its enmity."

With that point made, the two men let the matter drop.

Eldrin Chen, recalling the matter of nurturing the Spiritual Vein [a concentrated line of spiritual energy within the earth] within the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire, cupped his hands towards Sea-Calmer Path Master and inquired, "Brother Sea-Calmer, might you know if there exists in this world a Worldly Spiritual Root [a rare spiritual plant capable of stabilizing elemental forces] capable of suppressing and regulating a Fire Vein [an underground current of spiritual fire energy]?"

"A Worldly Spiritual Root to regulate a Fire Vein?"

Sea-Calmer Path Master was momentarily taken aback, then smiled knowingly. "You seek it to temper the molten power of the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire, do you not?"

"Indeed," Eldrin Chen nodded in affirmation.

Seeing this was indeed the case, Sea-Calmer Path Master spoke, "The Eastern Region Great Wasteland is a land of water and wood cycling. Resources of the water and wood attributes are plentiful there, while fire-attribute Worldly Spiritual Root [a spiritual root that grows in the mortal world, a foundational resource for cultivation] are rather scarce."

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

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

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen clasped his hands and said, "Then I offer my sincere thanks, Fellow Daoist." Read the full novel exclusively on audio-novel dot com.