Chapter 749 : The Dragon's Legacy Revealed

The group continued their descent, discovering that the deeper they went, the more immense the Water Elemental Essence [the fundamental energy of the water element] became. Furthermore, Spiritual Energy [the ambient energy vital for cultivation] began to appear, and soon its concentration reached the level of a Fifth Rank spiritual vein.

Not long after, the four felt they had descended perhaps several million Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] before finally reaching the bottom of the abyssal pool.

At the bottom of this profound abyss, Eldrin Chen beheld a wondrous world. Strange and marvelous deep-sea creatures were everywhere, each emitting points of dazzling, radiant light that illuminated the seabed realm in a spectacle of breathtaking beauty.

Even more miraculous was the lingering Dragon Aura [the potent, majestic energy signature of dragon-kind] within these depths. The lifeforms nurtured here almost all possessed a trace of Dragon Clan bloodline within them.

"With so much residual Dragon Aura here, could this be the legendary Dragon Transformation Pool [a mythical pool said to bestow draconic power or form]?"

Sea-Calmer Path Master murmured, his voice tinged with disbelief.

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's pupils constricted sharply. Since arriving in the Southern Sea Cultivation World, he had gained a certain understanding of its lore.

The sea region they now found themselves in was named the Celestial Carp Sea, a name that spoke for itself—it was the very place where a Celestial Carp had achieved its Dao [the ultimate path or principle of cultivation and existence].

It was said that over one hundred thousand years ago, the Celestial Carp Sea was home to a dazzlingly talented Demon Ancestor [a progenitor-level, immensely powerful demonic beast], known as the Celestial Carp Demon Ancestor.

Its true form was that of a mere carp. Yet, it leapt over the legendary Dragon Gate [a mythical portal that grants draconic transformation], constantly transcending its limits, and ultimately evolved into a stunning Crimson Dragon before ascending as an Ascendant Immortal [an immortal who transcends the mortal realm]. For the best reading experience, visit audio-novel`com.

That Celestial Carp Demon Ancestor never forgot its origins; even after transforming into a dragon, it still referred to itself as the Celestial Carp. Hence, this sea region is also known as the Celestial Carp Sea.

The Dragon Transformation Pool was the Path-Field [a cultivator's personal cultivation ground] of the Celestial Carp before its dragon transformation. Although over a hundred thousand years have passed and the Sixth Rank Spiritual Object [a spiritual object of the sixth rank, denoting immense power] is long gone, a precious trace of draconic aura remains, making it a treasured land in the eyes of countless dragon-blooded Demon Emperor [a ruler among demonic beings] within the Purple Seal Realm.

Unfortunately, a Demon Immortal's [a demon who has achieved immortality] Path-Field is difficult to divine. Countless Demon Emperor have searched in vain, never imagining they would be the ones to discover it.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen drew a deep breath and said, "So it is a Demon Immortal's Path-Field. No wonder it could evade the divinations of a Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator whose spirit has reached a primordial, foundational state]. It seems we must proceed with even greater caution."

As they spoke, the group continued their search along the pool's bottom for the location of the Mysterious Tortoise Demon Race.

The Dragon Transformation Pool was narrow at the top and wide at the base, its interior space stretching for who knew how many tens of thousands of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters]. It was veritably a vast undersea world.

The four of them followed the flow of the Water Essence Power [a power derived from the fundamental essence of water], finally arriving at the core of this Water Vein [a concentrated channel of spiritual water energy].

There, at the heart of the boundless Water Vein, a shimmering, Path Void-like barrier, resembling an inverted bowl of Glazed [a type of translucent ceramic], separated the water from the seabed below.

Beneath this luminous dome, halls and pavilions stood in orderly array, with the central area shrouded by the immense power of the endless Water Vein.

"A Quasi-Sixth Rank [approaching the power of the sixth rank] Water Vein," one of them murmured. "It appears the Mysterious Tortoise Demon Ancestor resides here."

Exquisite Jiang's eyes narrowed slightly, her tone carrying a weight of gravity as she spoke.

At that very moment, Eldrin Chen carefully probed the surroundings, then spoke with a furrowed brow, "I sense the auras of four Demon Emperor [powerful rulers of the demon race], and a Quasi-Sixth Rank [a formation approaching the power of the sixth major cultivation tier] Mountain Protection Formation. Yet, why do I not detect the presence of the Mysterious Tortoise Patriarch?"

"BOOM—"

At that instant, from the very source of the Water Vein [a concentrated flow of water-attributed spiritual energy] at the heart of the Earth Vein [a concentrated flow of earth-attributed spiritual energy], an immensely vast and majestic aura erupted.

That aura was profound and boundless, as deep and immeasurable as a vast ocean, forming a force field that seemed capable of shaking the heavens and moving the earth.

Simultaneously, from the Nine Heavens Above [the highest celestial realms], a dazzling golden radiance, brilliant and resplendent like the sun in the sky, began to descend, drawn down by the pull of this burgeoning aura.

"Disaster! The Mysterious Tortoise Demon Emperor is attempting his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] breakthrough!"

Sea-Calmer Path Master's face paled dramatically. He finally understood—they had unwittingly become the Tribulation [a heavenly trial or obstacle] sent to block the Mysterious Tortoise Patriarch's path to ascension.

No wonder he had sensed the Mysterious Tortoise Demon Emperor's presence through that vague intuition. It was all a manifestation of the Heavenly Path's [the cosmic law governing cultivation] Tribulation. Even if he had not come, others would have been guided by the Heavenly Path to arrive and obstruct the Mysterious Tortoise Demon Ancestor from achieving his Dao.

Beside him, Eldrin Chen's expression also shifted. He took a deep breath, then gazed into the distant depths of the sea and declared, "Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor, how much longer do you intend to hide?"

"Your spiritual sense [the ability to perceive the world through cultivated spiritual energy] is remarkably powerful."

At that very moment, from the boundless depths of the sea, an azure flood dragon [a powerful serpentine water dragon] of such immense size it seemed to blot out the heavens and earth came coiling towards them.

It turned out that moments before, when they had sensed the Mysterious Tortoise Demon Emperor attempting his breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core realm of a cultivator], both sides had inadvertently leaked a trace of their auras.

The Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor coiled in the water, his gaze sweeping over the group before he spoke with a detached tone, "The fact that we have all gathered here proves that this Mysterious Tortoise holds the key to our respective Paths to enlightenment. Interrupting his Dao [his cultivation journey] is now an absolute necessity."

"To obstruct another's Path is a hatred akin to murdering their parents. Compared to that, our own grievances pale. Should we not first slay the Mysterious Tortoise Demon Emperor, and *then* divide the treasures amongst ourselves?"

Hearing the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor's words, Eldrin Chen's eyes turned frosty, yet he understood this was not the moment to confront the draconic foe. Published by audi novel.com. All rights reserved.

Sea-Calmer Path Master met his gaze and transmitted a mental message, "If we fight the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor now, the Mysterious Tortoise Demon Emperor will most certainly seize the opportunity to complete his breakthrough to Primordial Spirit."

"That Mysterious Tortoise holds the opportunity for your own enlightenment, Elder Brother. It is wiser to first eliminate the turtle, and *then* deal with the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. To truly slay the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor would require at least three Half-Step Primordial Spirit [cultivators at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, touching the threshold of the Primordial Spirit realm] wielding Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [powerful artifacts forged with the essence of the primordial sun], and even then, there was a high chance the beast would escape with its life.

At best, they counted as two such combatants. Defeating the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor was not impossible, but as long as the dragon chose not to engage in a protracted battle, killing it was nearly out of the question.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod and declared, "Since that is the case, let us set aside our grievances for now and first slay the Mysterious Tortoise Demon Emperor."

"Then let us act."

As soon as the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor [a powerful dragon demon ruler] finished speaking, he immediately summoned his Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical artifact bound to a cultivator's life force], the 'Azure Dragon Heaven-Severing Blade' [a legendary blade capable of cleaving the heavens], and brought it crashing down upon the Path-Guardian Grand Formation [a grand defensive array protecting a cultivation site].

Eldrin Chen and the others also sprang into action, each unleashing their own Lifebound Spiritual Treasure to assail the Formation [a structured arrangement of energy for defense or attack]. In moments, the Mountain Protection Formation [a defensive array shielding a mountain] was struck so fiercely that its protective radiance flickered and wavered chaotically.

Yet, the power of this Quasi-Sixth Rank [a realm just below the sixth major stage of cultivation] Water Vein [a concentrated underground flow of spiritual water energy] combined with the Quasi-Sixth Rank Mountain Protection Formation was truly Extraordinary. Even a Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator who has mastered the path of the primordial spirit, their spiritual core] would need a moment to breach it, let alone a few cultivators at the Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a transitional stage just before achieving a complete Primordial Spirit] realm.

Knowing a greater battle still lay ahead, the group was reluctant to waste the potency of their Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a treasure imbued with the pure, yang energy of the primordial sun] on merely battering the Mountain Protection Formation. They launched several dozen assaults, yet the formation remained unbroken. Finally, the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor could wait no longer.

A flicker of impatience crossed his face as he glared at the others and roared, "If we continue to hold back our true strength now, the Mysterious Tortoise Demon Ancestor [the ancient progenitor of the Mysterious Tortoise demon lineage] will surely complete his breakthrough!"

"Then we strike with our full might."

As Sea-Calmer Path Master [a master of the Sea-Calmer cultivation path] spoke, he immediately produced a Formation-Breaking Treasure Talisman.

This talisman was a prized possession of Sea-Calmer Path Master, its grade reaching the lofty Fifth Rank High-Grade [a very high tier within the fifth major rank of power]. As it was unleashed with a thunderous impact upon the Earth Vein [a concentrated underground flow of spiritual earth energy], the Path-Guardian Grand Formation woven within instantly dimmed, its radiance fading by a full three-tenths.

"A perfect opportunity."

Seeing the radiance of the Path-Guardian Grand Formation [a powerful defensive array] diminish drastically, the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor [a powerful dragon demon sovereign] unleashed a dazzling thunder pearl, hurling it directly at the formation's core.

This pearl, known as the Supple Wood Divine Thunder Pearl [a treasure containing the power of wood-aligned divine thunder], possessed a force nearing that of a Primordial Spirit [a high-level cultivator's spiritual core] cultivator's full strike. It shattered the Mountain Protection Formation [a mountain-guarding defensive array] nearly to pieces in a single, devastating blow.

Seizing the moment, Verdant Consort summoned her 'Crimson Gold Barrier-Breaking Energy Shuttle' [a magical projectile designed to shatter barriers]. With a thunderous roar, the artifact finished the job, reducing the remnants of the Mountain Protection Formation to glittering fragments.

"Protect the Patriarch [the clan leader] as he completes his Dao!"

As the Mountain Protection Formation collapsed, the four Demon Emperor [powerful demon sovereigns] stationed on the island led a tide of countless Demon Race [demonic beings] in a furious charge up the mountain. Visit audio-novel dot com to enjoy the complete series.