Chapter 750 : Clash of Titans and Turtle's Shield

Yet the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor met them with a single, devastating slash of his blade, cleaving one Demon Emperor in two. Close behind, Sea-Calmer Path Master struck with equal ferocity, his own blow claiming another Demon Emperor.

The remaining two Demon Emperor, mere Infant Soul Early Stage cultivators, were dispatched in the blink of an eye by Eldrin Chen and Exquisite Jiang.

With their Demon Emperor commanders slain, the remaining Demon Race forces finally broke and scattered into a full rout.

"Slaughter them!"

Wasting no time to pursue the fleeing Demon Race, the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor turned his murderous gaze and unleashed his 'Azure Dragon Heaven-Severing Blade', its edge aimed directly at the secluded cultivation chamber of the Mysterious Tortoise Demon Race.

Deep within the heart of the Earth Vein's source spring, the Mysterious Tortoise Demon Emperor wore an expression of utmost solemnity as he channeled the power of his Heaven Soul [the celestial component of a cultivator's soul, representing destiny and heavenly connection]. Facing the descent of the Azure Dragon Heaven-Severing Blade, he did not even flinch, merely activating a shield of black tortoise shell to meet the blow.

That shell was the Mysterious Tortoise Patriarch's Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical treasure forged from and bound to a cultivator's very life essence]. Had he successfully broken through to the Primordial Spirit Realm, it would have undoubtedly been refined into a Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a supreme-grade magical treasure of the Primordial Solar Realm].

Though he had not yet taken that final step, its defensive power already bordered on the Primordial Solar level. Not even the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor's own Lifebound Spiritual Treasure could pierce it.

"Alas!" With a sigh that echoed after blocking the strike, the Mysterious Tortoise Patriarch spoke, "I bear you no enmity. Why must you obstruct my path to the Dao?"

"Withdraw now, and I shall overlook this trespass. I am even willing to offer generous gifts in recompense." For uninterrupted reading, go to audio novel.com.

"On the path of immortality, where is there room for gentle harmony?" The Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor sneered coldly, his gaze icy as he declared, "There was no enmity between us, yet you have chosen to stand in this emperor's way."

Having said his piece, the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor added, "Hold nothing back."

The others understood perfectly. Though the Mysterious Tortoise Patriarch appeared amicable now, once he broke through to the Primordial Solar Realm [the realm of the primordial sun, a pinnacle stage of cultivation], they would be the ones at his mercy.

"Boom—"

With this thought, Sea-Calmer Path Master acted immediately, summoning forth the Sea-Calmer Divine Pearl [a divine treasure capable of calming the boundless seas] and hurling it down.

The Sea-Calmer Divine Pearl could still the waters of the endless ocean, its weight surpassing that of a vast sea. Such power was something even a Primordial Solar Path Lord [a master of the Dao Path of the Primordial Sun] would not dare face head-on.

Though the Mysterious Tortoise Demon Emperor possessed a body of unparalleled resilience, to meet this blow with his innate carapace armor would likely see him pulverized, ending with a shattered shell and a dead turtle.

At this moment of mortal peril, the Mysterious Tortoise Patriarch could no longer afford to maintain the connection to the Heaven Soul [a celestial soul essence, key to a major breakthrough] he had drawn halfway. With bitter reluctance, he abandoned his ongoing ascension.

Forcing down the violent backlash within him, his face twisted into a savage mask. His gaze swept over the figures attacking him together, and within his pupils, a torrent of overwhelming fury ignited.

"You all deserve death!"

"Clang—"

A supremely brilliant azure sword radiance erupted, cleaving directly towards the Sea-Calmer Divine Pearl.

The sheer, unveiled edge of this sword actually suppressed the Sea-Calmer Divine Pearl, causing its light to tremble violently as it was sent flying away.

"It is the Azure Dragon Stirring Sea Sword."

The Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor exclaimed in astonishment, recognizing the sword's origin, before a look of avarice crept into his eyes.

This 'Azure Dragon Stirring Sea Sword' is the foremost supreme treasure of the Demon Race's Slaughter lineage, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the Heavenly Demon Immortal-Slaying Sword and the Five Poisons Immortal-Slaying Sword. It is hailed as one of the three most powerful top-tier demonic Immortal Sword within the Purple Seal Realm.

In terms of might, even among all the Immortal Sword encompassing the human, demon, and fiend races, it ranks within the top ten Primordial Solar Immortal Sword, and its position is not low.

It is said that the ancient Eastern Sea Azure Dragon once wielded a 'Azure Dragon Stirring Sea Sword', its grade having approached the realm of an Immortal Treasure [a legendary artifact of immense power wielded by true Immortals], its Slaughter power considered peerless under heaven.

Faced with such a supreme treasure of Slaughter, it was no wonder the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor revealed such greed.

However, Eldrin Chen, with his keen observation, noticed that this Azure Dragon Stirring Sea Sword lacked a Dragon Soul [the bound soul essence of a dragon, often used to empower artifacts]. He thus remarked, "There is no Dragon Soul within the sword. It should merely be a Sword Embryo [the nascent, unformed spiritual core of a sword artifact, possessing potential but not yet fully realized]."

To forge a Dragon Soul [the spiritual essence of a dragon, a powerful sentient weapon spirit] for the Azure Dragon Stirring Sea Sword, there are only two methods. The first requires an Azure Dragon [a powerful dragon of the eastern seas] to personally refine it, infusing a wisp of its divided soul to nurture it day and night, ultimately fostering a true Dragon Soul.

The second method is to slay an Azure Dragon. This path can also forge the sword's soul, and it proceeds far more swiftly.

For the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor, this Azure Dragon Stirring Sea Sword is an object he must obtain. Should this sword fall into his hands, it would be a perfect match, complementing his nature with unparalleled synergy.

Yet, if it were to be claimed by Sea-Calmer Path Master and Eldrin Chen and their allies, they would inevitably become mortal enemies locked in a life-and-death struggle with the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor.

With this thought, the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor cast his gaze upon the four, a flicker of wariness passing through his eyes.

Seeing the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor's hesitation, Eldrin Chen sneered coldly, "This Mysterious Tortoise Patriarch [an ancient and powerful tortoise demon] has mastered the Profound Ice Arcane Power [a supreme ice-based mystical art]. If you do not commit your full strength, he may very well slip through our grasp and escape with his life." This chapter appears courtesy of audio-novel.com.

The Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor's pupils contracted sharply at these words. Only then did he notice that the Sword Embryo [the nascent spiritual core of a magical sword] of the Azure Dragon Stirring Sea Sword was entwined with a supremely potent, chilling radiance of Frost Soul [a soul-numbing frost energy]—it was indeed the legendary Profound Ice Arcane Power.

With the Mysterious Tortoise Patriarch's cultivation at the Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a realm just below the Primordial Spirit stage] level, augmented by the Azure Dragon Vast Sea Sword and the Profound Ice Arcane Power, it was likely that none of them could defeat it in single combat.

Realizing this, the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor summoned his Green Jade Heaven-Measuring Ruler [a magical measuring ruler artifact] and launched an assault against the Mysterious Tortoise Patriarch.

Eldrin Chen also ceased holding back. He summoned his Azure Abyss Sword and charged to attack the Mysterious Tortoise Demon Emperor.

"Damnation!"

As the three Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a class of powerful enchanted artifacts forged with the essence of the primordial sun] slashed towards him, the Mysterious Tortoise Patriarch [an ancient and powerful demonic tortoise cultivator] could only grit his teeth and unleash his Sword Embryo [the nascent, unformed spirit of a cultivator's future sword, capable of independent attack] to parry the relentless assaults.

They clashed for hundreds of exchanges, the battle raging for several Shichen-time [one Shichen-time equals two hours], yet the Mysterious Tortoise Patriarch found not a single opening to flee.

"Aaargh—!"

Suddenly, the Mysterious Tortoise Patriarch failed to block a combined strike from the trio. The residual force from the Sea-Calmer Divine Pearl [a legendary divine artifact known for its power to pacify oceans] slammed into him, sending him reeling through the air, blood spraying from his wounds.

At this moment, a wave of dizziness washed over the Mysterious Tortoise Patriarch, accompanied by a chilling premonition of imminent doom.

Though he wielded a Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure and had comprehended the Profound Ice Arcane Power [a profound mystical art harnessing the power of absolute cold], speed was his inherent weakness. It was nearly impossible to escape the encirclement of three such treasures.

Under these circumstances, his hope for survival was vanishingly slim.

"It seems... this old one is destined to perish here today," he murmured, a grim finality in his voice.

Despair etched itself onto the features of the Mysterious Tortoise Patriarch. His spiritual energy was nearly depleted, the injuries within his body had pushed him to the brink, and any chance of escape had utterly vanished.

His gaze swept over the assembled figures, then settled with an expression of profound hatred. "Even if I perish in battle today," he declared, his voice thick with venom, "I will ensure you all suffer for it!"

"Break open!"

Suddenly, the Mysterious Tortoise Patriarch unleashed a sweeping sword strike, forcing the attackers back. Seizing the moment, he deactivated the protective Formation arrays guarding the two Spirit Herb Garden within the waters.

Instantly, radiant light spilled forth from the gardens. In the left one grew a miraculous herb whose form resembled a coiled True Dragon. Upon it hung a single fruit, its surface intricately patterned with draconic scales.

To the right stood a wondrous Worldly Spiritual Root. Its branches were gnarled and powerful, veins of profound Dao patterns [the fundamental laws of the universe] pulsing within its core. At its peak bloomed a single, magnificent spiritual flower of breathtaking beauty.

"A Dragon Transformation Divine Fruit!"

"A Path Hearing Blossom!"

Two exclamations of shock rang out simultaneously from the crowd.

Among these two treasures, the Dragon Transformation Divine Fruit was a Sixth Rank Primordial Solar Spirit Fruit. Consuming it granted the user the power to transform into a dragon.

With the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor's foundational cultivation, ingesting this Dragon Transformation Divine Fruit would undoubtedly allow it to ascend into a Nine Heavens True Dragon, breaking through to the realm of a Primordial Spirit Demon Ancestor in one fell swoop. In the future, it might even harbor hopes of achieving immortality.

The Path Hearing Blossom is a Worldly Spiritual Root of the Sixth Rank Low-Grade tier. This tree can produce the Heaven and Earth spiritual flower known as the Path Hearing Blossom [a miraculous blossom said to grant profound insights into the Dao], possessing an astonishingly wondrous utility.

The Path Hearing Blossom aids cultivators in comprehending Arcane Power [legendary supernatural abilities that transcend ordinary magic]. It is said that a cultivator at the Great Perfection of Infant Soul stage who consumes this flower has at least a fifty percent chance of gaining enlightenment into these fabled Arcane Power.

The reason this Mysterious Tortoise Patriarch was able to cultivate its profound ice-type spiritual energy was most likely due to the assistance of a Path Hearing Blossom.

Seeing the 'Path Hearing Blossom Tree' right before his eyes, Sea-Calmer Path Master [a Daoist master known for his mastery over the seas] could not spare a moment to finish off the dying Mysterious Tortoise Patriarch and immediately charged towards it.

At that very instant, Eldrin Chen's Azure Abyss Sword [a legendary sword named for its deep, abyssal blue hue] flashed, cleanly severing the head of the Mysterious Tortoise Patriarch.

"Hahahaha!"

Yet, in its final moment, the Mysterious Tortoise Patriarch let out a booming laugh. With its last breath, it mustered its power to command the Azure Dragon Stirring Sea Sword [a divine sword capable of rousing the oceans] to slash towards the Path Hearing Blossom Tree.

"No—!"

Witnessing this, the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor [a powerful dragon emperor of the azure flood lineage] paled, his expression shifting drastically. In that heartbeat, he understood that under the combined assault of Eldrin Chen and Sea-Calmer Path Master, he would have, at most, one chance to seize a treasure.

His gaze flickered between the Azure Dragon Stirring Sea Sword and the Dragon Transformation Divine Fruit [a divine fruit said to grant the power of draconic transformation]. After a moment's hesitation, he surged towards the Dragon Transformation Divine Fruit. This content originates from audio-novel[dot]com. Please respect copyright.