Chapter 751 The Scented Path Tree

Eldrin (Person Name) witnessed this scene and instantly grasped the Profound Turtle Patriarch's scheme.

For Elder Xuan Gui, there was no longer any hope of survival. With his final breath, he resolved to make the 3 individuals suffer.

Among the several revered treasures, the Flower of Enlightenment (Maris the Sea Steader) concerns the Dao Path of Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name), while the Divine Dragon Transformation Fruit serves as the metamorphic opportunity for Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast) to ascend as a true dragon.

The Profound Turtle Patriarch severed the Enlightening Blossom Tree with his sword, intending to destroy Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name)'s chance at attaining enlightenment.

However, the Dragon Transformation Divine Fruit was crucial to the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast). While it appeared the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast) was determined to obtain it, Eldrin (Person Name) and his 2 dao companions would certainly not let him succeed easily.

More importantly, even if the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast) had seized the Dragon Transformation Fruit, he still had no chance of obtaining the Green Dragon Roaring Sea Sword from their hands.

Whoever obtains this Green Dragon Stirring Seas Sword will inevitably become sworn enemies with the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast), locked in a fight to the death.

At that time, whether it was Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name), Eldrin (Person Name) and the other 2, or the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast) who perished, it would mean great vengeance accomplished for the Ancient Black Tortoise Patriarch.

By destroying Maris the Sea Steader's (Person Name) path to immortality and turning several obstructors into sworn enemies, the Mystic Turtle Patriarch's maneuver could be considered killing multiple birds with 1 stone.

"She must not be allowed to take the Dragon Ascension Fruit so easily."

In the blink of an eye, Eldrin summoned his Green Abyss Sword and swung it toward the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor.

This Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast) had long been entangled in a deep-seated grudge with him. If he were to obtain the Dragon Ascension Divine Fruit (Divine Fruit), it would most likely become a grave calamity in the future.

Facing this strike, the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast) didn't even dodge, instead summoning the Green Jade Ruler for Measuring Heaven (Magic Treasure) to block it.

"Clang—"

At that moment, Lady Qing flicked her sleeve and unleashed a cyan beam—the very technique known as Lotus Dream Tribulation. It halted him momentarily.

Lyra seized the opportunity, unleashing her innate divine ability—the Tri-Phenomenon Divine Light—to immobilize the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor within the void.

A perfect opportunity.

In an instant, Eldrin first summoned the Trinity Divine Thunder, then swiftly unleashed the Heaven-Earth Union Slash to strike.

Eldrin's innate divine ability, the Tri-Phenomenon Divine Thunder, had already reached the quasi-Pure Yang level in power. Now, with his simultaneous mastery of 3 unique energies—Pure Yang Fire, Profound Abyss Water, and Primordial Chaos Gold—its might had ascended to the verge of the Pure Yang realm.

If he had sufficient magical power at his disposal—say, the cultivation of a Great Perfection Nascent Soul cultivator—the force of this single strike would likely be enough to annihilate even a Half-Step Primordial Spirit (Cultivation Realm) expert.

Even with his current depleted magic power, it was more than enough to annihilate a Great Perfection Golden Core cultivator and wound a Half-Step Primordial Spirit (Cultivation Realm) expert.

Moreover, the Heaven-Sundering Twin Swords possessed esoteric power enhancement. When wielded in unison, their might reached such magnitude that even a Great Perfection cultivator would need to exercise caution in response.

"Ah—"

The Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast) let out a wretched scream. In his desperate bid to seize the Dragon Ascension Divine Fruit, he had no time to engage with the others. With several spiritual treasures already restrained by Lyra (Person Name) and Qing Ji, he could only rely on his flood dragon’s physical body to endure the blow.

But this time, his overconfidence cost him dearly—a segment of his spinal dragon bone was severed on the spot by the Sky-Severing Twin Swords.

Even more terrifying was the fact that the 3 types of spiritual power—Pure Yang Fire, Profound Abyss Water, and Primordial Chaos Gold—had invaded his flesh, blood, and bones. These special powers, at the level of the Primordial Spirit, were incomparably potent and clung to him like maggots gnawing at the bone, making them nearly impossible to eradicate.

If nothing unexpected occurs, it would likely take the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast) 2 100 years to completely purge these overwhelmingly potent spiritual energies—unless he abandons his physical form and reforges his draconic body.

Yet after paying such a tremendous price, the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast) finally seized the Dragon Ascension Divine Fruit.

Gritting his teeth against the agony, he spiraled upward into the sky. Before departing, he cast an icy glare at Eldrin, his murderous intent finally unveiled as he uttered through clenched teeth, "Eldrin, remember this day! The debt owed today shall be repaid tenfold in time to come!"

"This Seat awaits."

Eldrin swept his long sleeve, his divine countenance stern as he spoke.

The 3 did not give chase. Given the cultivation level of the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast), even severely wounded, he was not 1 they could easily detain.

Watching the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast) depart, Lyra (Person Name) spoke with grave concern, "Having obtained the Dragon Ascension Divine Fruit this time, I fear he may become a calamity in the future."

"For now, there's no need to worry. The Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast) has sustained severe injuries this time—it will take 2 100 years for him to recover fully. Moreover, his future transformation into a true dragon will likely require several centuries of secluded cultivation. During this period, he shouldn’t emerge to cause chaos."

Eldrin spoke with an air of nonchalance, then extended his hand to draw over a single drop of crimson blood—none other than the precious dragon's blood shed by the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor.

Qing Ji saw it with perfect clarity and said with a light laugh, "If 1 were to unleash this drop of Primordial Lifeblood Essence with the Yin-Yang Annihilation God-Slaying Curse at the critical moment of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage, it would surely be enough to give him a taste of true despair."

Just then, Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) restrained the Azure Dragon Sea-Quelling Sword.

The 3 approached and discovered that the precious sixth-rank Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root), the Wondrous Blossom Tree, had been cleanly severed in 2 by a single sword stroke, completely destroyed beyond repair.

Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) carefully cradled a Truth-hearing Blossom in his hands, his voice tinged with both sorrow and relief as he murmured, "At least this Truth-hearing Blossom has been preserved. A pity the Truth-hearing Tree itself was destroyed."

Eldrin also revealed an expression of profound heartache. The Enlightening Blossom Tree was a sixth-tier, lower-grade Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root, which only bore 1 priceless Enlightening Blossom every 1,000 years.

It is said that the Wen Dao Flower can assist Nascent Soul cultivators in comprehending mystic energies. Once these mystic energies are grasped, not only does 1’s combat prowess increase significantly, but it also enhances the likelihood of breaking through to the Primordial Spirit realm by 20 percent. 1 could say its value is nearly on par with that of the Primordial Spirit Elixir.

An ordinary person who obtains an Enlightening Bloom would have only about a 50 percent chance of comprehending the arcane power.

And Maris the Sea Steader possessed a supreme Dao Body, within which innate Dao patterns were naturally embedded. Should he obtain the Enlightening Blossom, his chances of comprehending esoteric power would likely be at least 90 percent.

Thus, for Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name), the value of this Enlightenment Blossom was likely far more precious than even a Soul-Refining Pill.

如此珍贵的宝树，毁在了青龙闹海剑之下，着实让众人感到无比惋惜。

"Does this Way-Inquiring Blossom Tree truly possess any possibility of revival?"

"Qing Ji said with a hint of reluctance, carefully digging out the half-branch of the Wen Dao Flower. However, she discovered that most of the flower's roots had long been severed, as if it had suffered a devastating blow many years ago."

Seeing this, Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) stroked his beard and remarked, "The roots of this Enlightenment Blossom Tree have been severed for thousands of years. It seems when the Mystic Turtle Ancestor (Person Name) hastily transplanted the Enlightenment Blossom back then, he lacked advanced spiritual cultivation techniques, causing severe damage to this tree."

"No wonder the spiritual vein within this subterranean watercourse only reaches the quasi-sixth rank, never attaining the true sixth-grade level. It seems the Enlightening Dao Flower has lost its ability to convert primordial earth energy into spiritual qi."

Lyra also nodded and said helplessly, "This Enlightening Blossom Tree had long been damaged. Otherwise, this spiritual vein would have reached the 6th rank, and we probably wouldn't have been able to conquer it."

Everyone nodded in agreement upon hearing this. The Eldrin was a master of formations; with a sixth-order spirit vein and a pure yang spiritual treasure setting up the formation, even a Primordial Spirit, Early Stage mighty expert would likely be helpless against him, let alone them.

"This Enlightening Blossom Tree was already missing part of its roots, and now it's been destroyed by a sword strike. To revive it, perhaps only the legendary Yin-Yang Immortal Nectar would suffice."

Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) remarked contemplatively, before ultimately shaking his head with a helpless expression.

Chapter 1: The Prodigy's Fall The mountain mist coiled like ancient ghosts, shrouding the Qingyun Sect's training grounds in an otherworldly haze. Ling Xian'er stood at the edge of the Cloud-Severing Cliff, his white robes fluttering like torn pages from a celestial manuscript. "30-2 1000 spirit stones," the Enforcement Elder's voice cut through the mist, cold as forged steel. "That was the value of the shattered Heavenly Crystal you were guarding." Ling Xian'er's fingers tightened around the broken jade pendant at his chest - the last gift from his master before the seclusion. A dozen or so disciples gathered at a safe distance, their whispers sharp as daggers. "For thousands of years, our sect has maintained this treasure," the Elder continued, his gaze piercing through the gathering gloom. "Now, due to your negligence, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss has lost its spiritual connection." A young disciple in azure robes stepped forward, his voice dripping with false concern. "Senior Brother Ling, perhaps you should confess how you really spent those nights guarding the treasure. Rumor says you were practicing forbidden arts." Ling Xian'er's laugh was bitter as medicinal herbs. "You think I'd risk my cultivation for shortcuts? My foundation was built over a 100 years of proper meditation." Suddenly, the sect bell tolled - 9 resonant strikes that vibrated through the very mountains. The Elder's expression shifted from anger to solemn reverence. "The Grand Elder has spoken," he announced. "Ling Xian'er, your core formation has been deemed unstable. You are to descend the mountain until you can prove your worth again." Blood drained from Ling Xian'er's face. Descend the mountain? That meant abandoning his cultivation for mortal struggles. He glanced at the sea of clouds below, where countless mortal lives played out their brief, meaningless dramas. "1 100 years," he whispered to the wind. "1 100 years of cultivation, gone like morning dew." As he took his first step down the stone staircase, a voice like crumbling ancient parchment echoed in his mind: "The Phoenix must burn to be reborn, child. Your true trial begins now." Unknown to anyone, the broken jade pendant at his chest began glowing with a light as deep and mysterious as the cosmos itself.