Chapter 745 : The Azure Dragon's Lost Legacy

"I understand." Eldrin Chen nodded, his tone calm as he recounted, "In its day, the Eastern Sea Azure Dragon was hailed as the foremost figure among the Demon Race, its cultivation having reached the Near-Immortal Realm. Its power even surpassed that of the Black Dragon by a margin."

"A pity it chose to side with the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon and was slain by a single sword stroke from Imperial Sovereign Jiang upon the Dragon-Slaying Mountain Range."

Sea-Calmer Path Master gave a slight nod of agreement before continuing, "After the fall of the Eastern Sea Azure Dragon, the legacy it left behind became a most coveted prize."

"The world only knows its Path-Field [a cultivator's personal domain of spiritual influence and power] was seized by the Black Tortoise Demon Ancestor, unaware that another had already made off with the Azure Dragon's most precious treasures before that."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a tremor in his heart and could not help but ask, "Elder Brother, your visit today... could it be concerning that very matter?"

"Precisely!"

Sea-Calmer Path Master affirmed with another nod, then began to narrate the tale in detail.

It transpired that after the Eastern Sea Azure Dragon perished, the treasures within the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace were secretly carried away by several Demon Emperor [powerful rulers among demonkind] who fled the palace.

Later, the majority of these relics were claimed by Human Race Path Lord [a master of a profound cultivation path] and other Primordial Spirit Demon Ancestor [ancient demonic beings of immense spiritual power]. However, a handful of those Demon Emperor managed to evade the pursuit of the many Primordial Spirit Path Lord [Path Lords who have mastered their Primordial Spirit].

Among them was a Demon Emperor known as the Eastern Sea Mysterious Tortoise. This turtle's cultivation had reached the lofty Half-Step Primordial Spirit Realm, and it had served as the Azure Dragon's chief minister. It was said this turtle escaped with the most valuable treasures of all, somehow eluding the senses of the numerous pursuing Primordial Spirit Path Lord. Official source: audio-novel*com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

At this point, Sea-Calmer Path Master [the Daoist who wields the Sea-Calmer Divine Pearl] drew a deep breath and said, "To be perfectly frank, my Sea-Calmer Divine Pearl [a divine pearl with the power to calm the seas] is actually one of the treasures left behind by the Eastern Sea Azure Dragon [the legendary Azure Dragon of the Eastern Sea]. It shares a profound Karma [the principle of cause and effect that binds all actions and beings] with the Eastern Sea Mysterious Tortoise [a primordial tortoise demon of the Eastern Sea] and the heavy treasure he holds."

"Not long ago, when I journeyed to the Southern Sea Cultivation World [the cultivation realm of the Southern Sea], I faintly sensed a trace of resonance. I have a strong feeling that the Eastern Sea Mysterious Tortoise is hiding somewhere within the Southern Sea. That is why I sought you out, hoping you could divine his location."

Only after Sea-Calmer Path Master finished speaking did Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] fully understand the purpose of his visit.

It turned out that the Eastern Sea Mysterious Tortoise cultivated the Celestial Mechanism [the art of divination and understanding celestial patterns] and the art of change. Born with patterns that could obscure the Heavenly Path [the natural order and laws of heaven], its methods of concealment were extraordinarily formidable. Even if a Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator who has reached the Primordial Spirit realm] personally attempted to divine its location, they would fail to detect its presence unless they were sufficiently close.

This time, Sea-Calmer Path Master had managed to catch a faint trace of its presence, yet he could not pinpoint its exact whereabouts. Thus, he had come to seek Eldrin Chen's assistance, hoping that Eldrin Chen's Great Deduction Polarity Stars Path [a supreme divination art based on the polarity stars] could uncover the demon beast's trail.

Continuing, Sea-Calmer Path Master added, "In truth, I have received a faint guidance from the heavens and the earth. The location of that Eastern Sea Mysterious Tortoise represents the opportunity for my own path to reach completion—my chance to achieve a breakthrough in my cultivation."

"That Eastern Sea Mysterious Tortoise possesses a supreme treasure from the Eastern Sea Azure Dragon, and its own strength has long since reached the Half-Step Primordial Spirit Realm [a cultivation level just below the full Primordial Spirit realm]. It will be an exceedingly difficult foe to subdue. Therefore, I wish to ask for your aid in this endeavor."

Eldrin Chen nodded, his expression grave. "The three of us—my Dao companions and I—can join forces for this battle. However, regarding the division of any treasures we acquire..."

Sea-Calmer Path Master waved his hand, speaking directly. "We shall both exert our full strength. Upon success, we shall split the spoils fifty-fifty."

"If there are treasures particularly useful to me, I shall have the right of first exchange. What say you?"

"Agreed."

Eldrin Chen revealed a faint smile. Sea-Calmer Path Master had discovered the trail, and he would divine the target's precise location. With both sides possessing Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a spiritual treasure imbued with the pure power of the primordial sun], their combat prowess was roughly equivalent. A fifty-fifty split was indeed a fair arrangement.

Seeing his agreement, Sea-Calmer Path Master let out a sigh of relief, then pondered and said, "This battle is no trivial matter. We must make further preparations."

Eldrin Chen nodded thoughtfully. After a moment's consideration, he spoke, "That Eastern Sea Mysterious Tortoise possesses Extraordinary defensive capabilities, formidable concealment techniques, and is no novice in the art of Formation [the art of arranging spiritual energy into arrays or barriers]."

"With our Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure, its defenses are not our primary concern. Its concealment likely won't withstand our combined divination. However, we must procure several high-grade Formation-Breaking Talisman [a talisman designed to disrupt or tear apart defensive formations] to rend its protective Formation."

"That Eastern Sea Mysterious Tortoise is not swift. Once we tear through its Formation, we can surely finish it in one decisive strike."

Upon hearing this, Sea-Calmer Path Master also furrowed his brow and said, "Its Formation is indeed troublesome. I possess one upper Fifth Rank High-Grade Formation-Breaking Talisman, but it would be best to acquire another artifact for breaching formations."

"Leave that to me."

Eldrin Chen nodded, making this promise.

After agreeing with Sea-Calmer Path Master to set out in three years, Eldrin Chen sought out Exquisite Jiang and Verdant Consort, informing them of the matter.

Upon hearing this, Verdant Consort felt a surge of joy in her heart, followed by a moment of thoughtful silence before she spoke. "That Mysterious Tortoise Demon Emperor possesses Extraordinary power and has inherited the legacy treasures of the Eastern Sea Azure Dragon."

"We do not yet know precisely what kind of treasures he holds in his possession. We must make thorough preparations in advance."

"That is exactly my thought," Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement before continuing. "I intend to journey to the Dorian Sacred Land to seek a trump card artifact specifically for breaking formations."

At these words, the atmosphere among the group grew solemn.

The Mysterious Tortoise Demon Emperor likely possesses numerous legacy treasures. If he holds a Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a supreme treasure forged with the essence of the primordial sun], then relying solely on Sea-Calmer Path Master and the three of them might not be enough to ensure his demise.

However, among the Mysterious Tortoise Demon Emperor's inherited treasures, there are likely to be not just one, but multiple Sixth Rank [a classification for artifacts of immense, world-shaking power] treasures. Bringing in another Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a cultivator on the cusp of attaining their Primordial Spirit] who also possesses a Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure would mean having to share one fewer Sixth Rank supreme treasure. Read the full novel exclusively on audi novel.com.

The reason Sea-Calmer Path Master sought out Eldrin Chen was precisely because Eldrin Chen's Great Deduction Polarity Stars Path [a profound divination art that charts the stars of fate] could play a pivotal role. Combined with the combat prowess of their trio and the decisive power of the Azure Abyss Sword, they could tip the scales of battle. Otherwise, he would have been most reluctant to share such spoils.

Now that Sea-Calmer Path Master had enlisted Eldrin Chen, it was only natural for Eldrin Chen to make exhaustive preparations himself, lest all their efforts end in vain, with neither treasure nor victory to show for it.

Eldrin Chen did not delay. The very next day, he and Exquisite Jiang departed, directly utilizing a Teleportation Formation [a magical array for instantaneous travel across vast distances] to head for the Eastern Sea Cultivation World.

To save precious time, they did not hesitate to pay exorbitant fees in Heavenly Crystal [a purified, high-density form of spiritual energy used by high-level cultivators] at each stop, requesting various Infant Soul [the cultivation realm following the Golden Core stage] powers to activate their Teleportation Formation for them.

After journeying through over a dozen Teleportation Formation [a magical array that instantly transports cultivators across vast distances], they arrived at the Dorian Sacred Land in a mere three months.

Now, two centuries later, the former Blood God Island had long been renamed Dorian Immortal Island by the Ji Clan. The island's blood-fiend aura [a malevolent energy born of slaughter and resentment] had been purified by ninety-nine percent, replaced by boundless spiritual energy [the vital energy that permeates the world and fuels cultivation], presenting a majestic and truly immortal visage.

On Dorian Immortal Island, Eldrin Chen met Freya Ji and said with a smile, "Two hundred years have passed, and your progress, Immortal Maiden Freya, is truly astonishing."

"It is your cultivation that has soared by leaps and bounds,"

Freya Ji replied with a gentle smile. After all these years, her cultivation had actually reached the Infant Soul 8th Tier [the eighth stage of the Infant Soul realm, where the nascent soul is nurtured], which truly took Eldrin Chen by surprise.

Yet, upon reflection, it was within expectations. When Freya Ji was at the Golden Core Perfection [the pinnacle of the Golden Core realm], Eldrin Chen had just entered the Golden Core [the realm where a cultivator forms a solid golden core of condensed energy].

Now, as the esteemed direct daughter of a Path Lord [a powerful cultivator who has comprehended and walks a specific Dao Path], her resources were no less abundant than Eldrin Chen's, so her rapid advancement was only natural.

At this pace, Freya Ji could reach the Great Perfection of Infant Soul [the absolute peak of the Infant Soul realm] before reaching one thousand five hundred years of age.

However, progressing further would not be easy. Summoning the Heaven and Earth Souls [the two higher spiritual components of a cultivator's being, required for advancing to the Primordial Spirit realm] was an immensely difficult task in itself.

Although she possessed a Heavenly Path Infant Soul [a superior-grade Infant Soul foundation aligned with the Heavenly Dao], without the aid of items like a Primordial Spirit Pill [a legendary elixir that greatly increases the chance of successfully advancing to the Primordial Spirit realm], her chances of successfully performing Earth Soul Summoning [the ritual to call forth and fuse with one's Earth Soul] would only be around thirty percent. Her future prospects for breaking through to Primordial Spirit [the realm where the cultivator's spirit becomes one with the primordial essence of heaven and earth] would remain uncertain.

Fortunately, her lifespan was exceptionally abundant. Although the difficulty of summoning her Earth Soul [the second of the three spiritual souls, representing one's connection to the mortal world and the land] was not insignificant, a suitable opportunity for the Earth Soul Summoning [a profound ritual to call forth and integrate one's Earth Soul] would arise approximately once every two or three hundred years.

She began her breakthrough attempt at the age of one thousand five hundred. By the time she reached two or three thousand years old, there was a high likelihood she would forge her Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a transitional state where a cultivator has partially condensed their spiritual core but not fully ascended]. Beyond that, with her remaining lifespan still vast, even without the aid of a Primordial Spirit Pill [a legendary elixir that dramatically increases the chances of forming one's Primordial Spirit], she should possess roughly a thirty percent chance of successfully breaking through to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm where a cultivator's spiritual essence condenses into an immortal, independent core of consciousness and power]. Find this and other novels at audio-novel.com (official site).