Chapter 749 The Way of the Xuan Turtle(being) Tribulation

The group continued their descent, discovering that the deeper they went, the more immense the Water Elemental Qi became. Traces of spiritual energy also began to emerge, and before long, its density had reached the level of the Fifth Tier.

Before long, the 4 of them felt they must have descended several million li before finally reaching the bottom of the deep pool.

In the depths of this abyssal pool, Eldrin beheld a mystical realm teeming with extraordinary marine creatures. They shimmered with countless specks of resplendent light, illuminating the underwater world in dazzling brilliance and ethereal beauty.

Even more miraculous, within this deep pool lingered traces of dragon aura, and most creatures nurtured here carried a wisp of dragon lineage.

"With so much residual dragon aura here, could this be the legendary Dragon Transformation Pool?"

Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) whispered, his tone laced with disbelief.

Upon hearing this, Eldrin's pupils involuntarily contracted. Since arriving in the Southern Sea Cultivation World, he had gained some understanding of this realm.

They now found themselves in the Tianli Sea, which, as the name suggested, was where the Celestial Koi had attained enlightenment.

It is said that over 1 100 1000 years ago, the Sky Carp Sea was once home to a prodigiously gifted demon progenitor, known as the Sky Carp Demon Progenitor.

Its true form was that of a carp, which leaped over the Dragon Gate and continuously transcended its limits, ultimately evolving into a dazzling crimson dragon that ascended to immortality.

That day, the Heavenly Carp Demon Ancestor remained true to her origins, continuing to call herself Heavenly Carp even after ascending to dragonhood. Hence, these waters came to be known as the Heavenly Carp Sea.

The Dragon Transformation Pond was the former daoist sanctum of the Celestial Koi before its ascension to dragonhood. Though over a 100 1000 years had passed, eradicating all traces of sixth-tier spiritual materials, a wisp of precious draconic aura still lingered here. This place remained a sacred ground in the Violet Realm, revered by countless dragon-kin demon emperors.

Alas, the demonic immortal's sanctuary defied all divination attempts, leaving countless demon lords fruitlessly searching for traces. Yet against all odds, they had actually stumbled upon it.

At this thought, Eldrin took a deep breath and said, "So it's a demon immortal's dao field, no wonder it could evade the deductions of a Primordial Spirit Dao Lord. It seems we must proceed with greater caution."

As they spoke, the group searched the depths of the pool for the location of the Mystic Turtle Tribe.

The Dragon Transformation Pool was narrow at the top and wide at the base, its interior spanning tens of thousands of miles—a vast, self-contained world beneath the sea.

The 4 of them followed the trail of Water Elemental Energy 1 after another, finally arriving at the core of this water vein.

There, at the heart of the boundless water veins, an ethereal light barrier arched like an inverted crystal bowl, separating the water from the earth below.

Beneath the luminous shield, palaces stood in harmonious arrangement, while at its very core lay an area shrouded by the boundless power of water veins.

"A quasi sixth-grade water vein. It seems the Mysterious Turtle Ancestor is right here."

Lyra's eyes narrowed slightly as she spoke in a grave tone.

At that very moment, Eldrin carefully surveyed the surroundings before speaking with a furrowed brow, "I sense the auras of 4 Demon Emperors, along with a Quasi Sixth-Rank mountain protection array. Yet why can I not detect the presence of the Mystic Turtle Ancestor?"

Boom—

At that very moment, from within the water vein source at the core of the earth pulse, an overwhelmingly majestic aura erupted.

That aura was immensely profound, unfathomable as the vast ocean, forming a force field that seemed capable of shaking the heavens.

At the same moment, from the 9 Heavens Above (Time & Distance), a brilliant golden radiance—dazzling like the very sun in the heavens—descended as this aura continuously pulled it downward.

"Not good, the Profound Turtle Demon Emperor is breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage."

Maris the Sea Steader's face drastically changed as he finally realized that he and his companions had become Maris the Sea Steader's Tribulation of Dao Hindrance.

No wonder he could vaguely sense the aura of the Black Tortoise Demon Emperor. It turned out to be a premonition of the Heavenly Dao Tribulation. Even if he hadn't come, others would have been guided by the Heavenly Dao to prevent the Black Tortoise Demon Ancestor from achieving enlightenment.

Beside him, Eldrin’s expression also shifted slightly. He took a deep breath and gazed into the distant depths of the sea, saying, “Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor, how much longer do you intend to hide?”

"You possess remarkably powerful soul sense."

At that very moment, from the depths of the endless ocean, a sky-obscuring azure dragon came coiling through the waters.

It turned out that just moments ago, when both sides sensed the Profound Turtle Demon Emperor’s breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage, they inadvertently leaked a trace of their auras.

The Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast) circled through the air, its gaze sweeping over the group before it spoke calmly, "Our presence here proves that this Mystic Turtle must harbor the opportunity for our path to enlightenment. This act of impeding its cultivation is inevitable."

"A blocked path is a grievance as grave as the murder of 1's parents. In comparison, the enmity between us is trivial. Why not slay the Eldrin Turtle first before dividing the treasures?"

Hearing the words of the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast), Eldrin's (Person Name) pupils turned slightly cold, yet he understood this was not the time to deal with the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast).

Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) met his gaze and transmitted his voice, "If we engage in combat with the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast), the Mystic Turtle Demon Emperor will likely seize the opportunity to break through to the Nascent Soul stage."

"Brother, that Mystic Turtle holds the key to your path of enlightenment. It would be wiser to slay the turtle first before dealing with the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast)."

Eldrin also nodded. To slay the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor, it would require at least 3 Half-Step Primordial Spirits wielding pure yang spirit treasures—and even then, there remained a high likelihood of it escaping with its life.

At best, they were 2 Half-Step Primordial Spirits (Cultivation Realm) wielding Pure Yang Spirit Treasures. Defeating the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast) wouldn't be difficult, but as long as the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast) refused to engage in prolonged combat, it would be nearly impossible to slay him.

At this thought, Eldrin nodded and said, "In that case, let us set aside our grievances for now and focus on killing the Mystic Turtle Demon Emperor first."

"Then let's begin."

As soon as the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast) finished speaking, he immediately summoned his innate spiritual treasure, the Azure Dragon Severing Heaven Blade (Magic Treasure), and struck it toward the Guardian Formation.

Eldrin and the others also sprang into action, summoning their life-bound spirit treasures to assail the formation. In an instant, the mountain-protecting array shuddered violently, its radiance scattering in chaotic ripples.

However, the power of this sixth-order water vein combined with the quasi-sixth-grade mountain protection array was truly extraordinary. Even a Nascent Soul Dao Lord would need a moment to breach it, let alone a few cultivators at the Half-Step Primordial Spirit realm.

A great battle still lay ahead, and the group was reluctant to deplete the power of their Pure Yang Spirit Treasures on the mountain-protecting formation. They unleashed several dozen strikes in succession, yet failed to breach it. Finally, the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast) could no longer remain idle.

His expression shifted slightly as he glared at the group and snapped, "If we still hold back now, the Mystic Turtle Demon Ancestor will break through."

"Then let us strike with full force."

Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) declared, immediately unleashing a Rune of Array Breaking (Magic Treasure).

That Array-Breaking Treasure Talisman was a prized possession of Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name), its grade already reaching the peak of fifth-tier. As the talisman struck down with tremendous force, the Guardian Formation within the earth veins instantly dimmed by 30 percent.

"Perfect timing."

Seeing the Guardian Formation's radiance dim significantly, he summoned a resplendent thunder pearl and hurled it toward the formation.

This teardrop, known as the Divine Wood Thunder Pearl, possessed power nearly equivalent to a single strike from a primordial spirit. It instantly shattered the mountain-protecting formation, leaving it on the verge of complete collapse.

Seizing the opportunity, Qing Ji unleashed the 'Vermilion Gold Barrier-Breaking Treasure Qi Shuttle' (Magic Treasure). With a thunderous roar, it instantly shattered the mountain-protecting formation into countless fragments.

"Protect the Patriarch's path to enlightenment!"

As the mountain-protecting formation shattered, the 4 Demon Emperors on the island charged forth with countless demonic beings in their wake.

Chapter 1: The Prodigy's Fall The mountain mist coiled like ancient serpents, shrouding the Qingyun Sect's training grounds in ethereal silence. Ling Xuan stood alone at the precipice, his white robes fluttering in the celestial wind. Once the most promising disciple of his generation, now his spiritual roots lay shattered like jade dropped onto marble. "Brother Ling," a mellifluous voice echoed through the mist. Su Lian, her hair adorned with silver hairpins that chimed with every movement, approached with measured steps. "The Grand Elder summons you." Ling Xuan's lips curved into a bitter smile. 3 years ago, he had reached the 7th Level of Qi Refinement at merely 16, a feat unseen in 10 1000 years. Now, at 19, his cultivation had regressed to the 3rd Level. The Grand Hall emanated an aura of ancient power, its pillars carved with coiling dragons that seemed to breathe with residual magic. Elder Ming Zhen sat upon a throne of solidified moonlight, his eyes holding galaxies of wisdom. "Ling Xuan," the elder's voice resonated like temple bells, "your fate has been severed by the Heavenly Dao. Yet the sect shall grant you 1 final chance." A jade slip materialized before Ling Xuan, glowing with primordial energy. "The Obsidian Phoenix Scripture(Ancient Cultivation Method)," the elder continued, "has not been attempted in 9 1000 years. It may restore your spiritual meridians... or consume your very soul." As Ling Xuan's fingers touched the slip, memories flooded his mind - of blazing techniques that once danced at his command, of the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss(Magic Treasure) that now lay dormant in his spatial ring. He remembered the ambush that shattered his dantian during the expedition to the Demon Blood Marsh(Forbidden Zone). "I accept," Ling Xuan whispered, his voice steady despite the storm within. The other disciples' mocking glances meant nothing now. He had fallen from grace, yes, but like the phoenix of legend, he would rise from ashes. That night, under constellations aligned for cultivation, Ling Xian began circulating the obscure art. Energy, wild and untamed as primordial chaos, surged through his broken meridians. Agony beyond mortal comprehension wracked his body, yet he endured. For in the deepest chambers of his soul, a single thought burned brighter than any suffering: What heaven destroys, it first makes mad.