Chapter 804 : Dual Ascensions Amidst Hidden Schemes

"A mere wisp of tribulation Qi [the chaotic energy that gathers during a heavenly tribulation], it should be of little concern."

Eldrin Chen withdrew his contemplations and turned his gaze towards the void above.

As there was no external tribulation hindering her path, Nyssa Qu's breakthrough proceeded smoothly.

Then, high in the Nine Heavens Above, a brilliant sun descended, falling towards Nyssa Qu's secluded cultivation chamber.

"Success."

Eldrin Chen murmured, a look of relief coloring his features.

Yet, at that very same moment, deep within the heart of the Vast and Boundless Marsh, a boundless and extraordinary phenomenon also began to unfold.

The onlookers raised their heads, faintly discerning a Nine Heavens True Dragon [a supreme dragon of legend] devouring the heavens and swallowing the earth, its aura overwhelming the mountains and rivers around Ronan.

"The Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor!"

"He chose his moment well." Read the full novel exclusively on audio-novel .c om.

Eldrin Chen murmured under his breath. His gaze, which had momentarily sharpened and grown heavy, settled back into calmness. He ceased paying attention to the extraordinary phenomena heralding the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor's breakthrough.

Judging by the scale of the celestial disturbances the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor was currently stirring, it was clear the transformation into a true dragon was complete.

With the innate potential of a Nine Heavens True Dragon, failure in advancing to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm was virtually impossible.

The only true concern for the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor's Primordial Spirit breakthrough lay in external tribulations.

Yet, the timing was impeccably chosen. At this moment, the attention of the three major races—Human, Demonic Monsters, and others—was wholly captivated by Nyssa Qu's own ascension. Even if any wished to interfere and block the demon emperor's path, they would find themselves powerless to act.

Even Eldrin Chen dismissed any thought of intervening. To act now would be too late; even if he unleashed the Yin-Yang Annihilation God-Slaying Curse, he feared he could not succeed under the watchful eye of the Black Dragon Demon Progenitor.

Returning to the main thread, as the final vestiges of Heavenly Soul [the celestial component of one's spiritual essence] descended, Nyssa Qu's breakthrough finally drew to its conclusion.

Amidst the slowly dissipating Tribulation Clouds, she emerged from within the confines of Celestial Vault Isle.

She was a vision clad in a Seven-Colored Rainbow Skirt, her figure slender and near-perfect. She resembled a peerless immortal maiden who had just descended from the Nine Heavens Above [the highest celestial realm].

At this moment, Nyssa Qu cast a glance towards Eldrin Chen. Without a word, she offered a slight, graceful bow. Then, she began to ascend, stepping gracefully into the sky.

"KABOOM!"

Upon the Firmament [the highest vault of heaven], Tribulation Clouds [cosmic storm clouds that manifest heavenly punishment] roared across the heavens and earth, an endless sea of lightning submerging all.

Fortunately, Nyssa Qu was thoroughly prepared and possessed full confidence in weathering this tribulation.

Behold, she unfurled a pair of Seven-Colored Shell [her innate, rainbow-hued shell transformed into a magical treasure] and strode upward to meet the Sea of Lightning [a realm or state of being amidst a tempest of heavenly lightning].

That Seven-Colored Shell was a Spiritual Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact] forged from her companion birth-shell, imbued within with Pure Yang Dao Patterns [cosmic patterns of pure, untainted Yang energy] and crafted from material no inferior to a Sixth Rank Pure Yang Spiritual Object [a spiritual object of the sixth rank, radiating pure Yang essence].

After her breakthrough, with but a brief period of refinement, it would become a Supreme-Grade Defensive Spiritual Treasure [a defensive spiritual treasure of the highest possible grade].

With such a Pure Yang Object [an object of pure Yang essence] in hand, she traversed the tempest with the ease of a leisurely stroll, already having withstood seven bolts of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the divine retribution of heavenly thunder].

Though the eighth bolt of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation was extraordinary, to Nyssa Qu it was of little consequence, deflected by a surge of Seven-Colored Immortal Radiance [a radiant, seven-hued light of immortal power] she summoned forth.

The final bolt of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation was then captured and contained within the Void-Suppressing Vase [a vase-shaped treasure capable of suppressing void energy], failing to harm even a hair on her head.

Only after completing this step did Nyssa Qu glance towards Eldrin Chen, a smile gracing her features as she spoke, "My thanks for your assistance, Young Master. This humble one can finally claim she has not disgraced your trust."

"A breakthrough is always welcome."

Eldrin Chen also revealed a smile. With Nyssa Qu's breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a major advancement], the strength of the Chen Clan had greatly increased, granting them a few more layers of security for the future.

After Nyssa Qu's breakthrough, the group proceeded to the Celestial Vault Isle.

Within the Grand Hall of Celestial Vault Isle, Eldrin Chen glanced at Nyssa Qu and spoke, "Now that Nyssa has reached the Primordial Spirit realm, I believe we should begin the process of elevating the Water Vein [a subterranean current of concentrated water-attributed spiritual energy] of Celestial Vault Isle."

"Elevate the Water Vein of Celestial Vault Isle?" Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions shifted dramatically with surprise.

Lyra Jiang took a deep breath and could not help but ask, "After assimilating the majority of the Water Essence Power [the fundamental energy of the water element] from Purple Jade Lake and Azure Wave Lake, The Vast Sea has indeed met the criteria for advancement to a Sixth Rank Ancestral Vein [a spiritual land of the sixth rank, a place of immense power]." Visit site: audio-novel.com to enjoy the complete series.

"However, if we proceed to elevate the Earth Vein [a subterranean current of concentrated earth-attributed spiritual energy] of Celestial Vault Isle, I fear it will provoke the displeasure of that Black Dragon Demon Progenitor."

Hearing this, the expressions of the others also darkened slightly.

Although the Three Veins Immortal Alliance was now powerful, if they were to clash with that Black Dragon Demon Progenitor, they would likely be far from a match.

Considering this, Verdant Consort pondered and asked, "Perhaps we should wait a while longer. Let us first break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm ourselves before reconsidering the elevation of the Earth Vein."

"I understand your concerns."

Eldrin Chen spoke with calm composure, then his gaze turned grave as he continued, "However, the Black Dragon Demon Progenitor is no easy foe either. It is unlikely to stand idly by and watch us grow step by step."

"Rather than wait for circumstances to change in the future, it is better to take advantage of the current pressure exerted by our Human Race Demi-Immortal Ancient Ancestor and begin the advancement of the Earth Vein [a major spiritual artery within the earth] now."

"This way, in the future, with the backing of a Sixth Rank Water Vein and the Spirit Vein, we will at least possess some capacity to resist the Black Dragon Demon Progenitor."

Hearing this, everyone present nodded in agreement.

Nyssa Qu took a deep breath and asked, "Then, according to your esteemed view, Young Master, what should we do?"

"Begin the advancement of the Water Vein now." Eldrin Chen paused briefly, calculating in an instant before stating, "With you, a Nascent Soul Dao Lord, presiding over the process, it should take approximately three hundred years to successfully elevate it."

After listening, Nyssa Qu nodded and said, "The legacy of our lineage is indeed well-suited for regulating the pathways of the world's Water Element Cycle [a profound art for manipulating water-based spiritual energies]."

"Then I shall trouble you, Immortal Maiden, to take charge of advancing the Water Vein."

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile, and thus the matter was settled.

Departing from the Grand Hall, Eldrin Chen walked alone towards the depths of Celestial Vault Isle.

Before he knew it, he had arrived before the secluded cultivation chamber of Qing the Ancient Ancestor.

Now, the Earthly Soul of Qing the Ancient Ancestor had vanished. Within the Grand Hall, only a single spirit shrine rested upon the altar table.

The shrine emanated a faint, eerie glow, tinged with an unsettling aura.

Eldrin Chen's current cultivation and insight were far beyond his past self. The moment he arrived, he sensed something amiss.

"Alas!"

Understanding dawned upon him, and he could not help but sigh. "Ancient Ancestor," he said, "why must you do this?"

The Grand Hall fell into a profound silence. After a long while, a sigh emanated from within the shrine. "I have an unfulfilled wish. I cannot bear to enter the Netherworld Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth in the underworld] just yet."

"An unfulfilled wish."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, sighing once more. "But the path of a Ghost Immortal [an immortal who cultivates through the ghostly or spectral path] is fraught with ten thousand hardships. To practice this Dao within the mortal realm is bound to be an ordeal beyond measure."

"Not to mention your Three Souls and Seven Spirits are incomplete. To walk this path would be to tread upon a road of utter and certain ruin."

It turned out that Verdant Daoist had, at some unknown time, actually switched to cultivating the Ghost Immortal path [a cultivation path focused on spectral and soul-based powers, often forsaking a physical body], and seemed to have advanced to an extremely profound realm within it.

However, the Ghost Immortal path is easy at first but difficult later. While progress is divinely swift in the early stages, cultivation becomes increasingly arduous the further one goes. Cultivating in the mortal realm, in particular, invites a terrifying heavenly tribulation every Millennium [a cycle of one thousand years]. Therefore, Eldrin Chen did not hold high hopes for Qing's dao journey.

Noticing Eldrin Chen's expression, Qing sighed and said, "The calamity of those bygone days condemned hundreds of millions of wronged souls from the Chen Clan to perish upon this land. They cannot return their spirits to the Netherworld [the underworld or realm of the dead] to undergo reincarnation. Instead, they suffer the torment of the mortal world's Yang energy [the active, masculine principle of cosmic energy] day and night."

"Without someone to shelter them, these hundreds of millions of wronged souls from the Chen Clan would face the agony of having their souls scattered and their spirits annihilated."

"Thus, I remain here to cultivate the Ghost Immortal path. Firstly, to shelter these hundreds of millions of wronged souls. Secondly, in the hope that one day I might slay that accursed dragon and settle the karma of it blocking my path and exterminating my clan."

"If I cannot destroy that vile dragon, even if I were to enter the Netherworld Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth within the underworld], my heart would know no peace." Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio-novel*com.