Chapter 782 : Ancient River's Secret Pact

Within the Eastern Region Great Wasteland [a vast and ancient wilderness in the eastern part of the continent], there flows an immeasurably ancient Ancestral River [a primordial waterway of immense spiritual significance].

Its journey begins in the Eastern Barrens Mountain Range [a formidable chain of peaks in the eastern wilderness], carving through hundreds of millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] of primordial mountains and rivers, spanning several ancient domains until it finally empties into the Eastern Sea [the vast ocean bordering the eastern lands].

And in the lower reaches of this Eastern Barrens Ancestral River, precisely where the great river meets the sea, lies an exceptionally fertile and prosperous delta.

This continent is named the Eastern Barrens Delta, also known as the Eastern Barrens Crocodile Ancestor Continent [the domain ruled by the Crocodile Ancestor], for it is the territory of the Crocodile Ancestor [a powerful and ancient demonic being] within the Eastern Region Great Wasteland.

Within this delta, inside a majestic Great Hall [a grand ceremonial or audience hall], two figures converged in secret.

One wore robes the color of dried blood, his eyes glinting with a cold, sinister light—this was the Blood God Patriarch [a formidable patriarch who cultivates blood-based demonic arts].

The other was clad in black armor, his frame towering and powerfully built, unmistakably the Crocodile Ancestor whose might shook the entire Eastern Barrens.

The Blood God Patriarch regarded the Crocodile Ancestor before him, his expression grave as he spoke, "Brother Alligator Dragon, have you considered the matter we discussed previously?"

The Alligator Dragon is one of the legendary dragon species, so the Blood God Patriarch was not mistaken in addressing the Crocodile Ancestor as such.

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The Crocodile Ancestor was originally a black crocodile. In his early years, he encountered extraordinary fortune, obtaining a Dragon Transformation Divine Fruit. After consuming it, he awakened a True Dragon Bloodline [a lineage of immense power and prestige], transforming into a Tuolong [a type of dragon-crocodile] with an exceptional bloodline, which is how he reached his current status.

Faced with the words of the Blood God Patriarch, the Crocodile Ancestor shook his head calmly and said, "The Human Race in the Eastern Barrens is now overwhelmingly powerful. Relying solely on our strength to hinder Vast Righteousness True Lord from achieving his Dao [attaining enlightenment and power] would likely be an impossible task."

"Unless you can persuade the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor to intervene, this old man is unwilling to take action."

Upon hearing this, the Blood God Patriarch's expression shifted. Ever since he lost his Path-Field [a territory imbued with one's cultivation path], he had been like a stray dog with no home.

Watching as Dorian Ji and the Surging Wave Sword Immortal grew increasingly formidable, the Blood God Patriarch realized that his hope for vengeance was dwindling with each passing day.

Therefore, after recovering not long ago, he turned his attention to Eldrin Chen, intending to annihilate the Chen Clan and Eldrin Chen in one fell swoop, severing a powerful arm of the Ji Clan.

However, the Chen Clan now commanded the Three Veins Immortal Alliance. With his own strength alone, not only could he not destroy the Chen Clan, but a direct confrontation would likely result in a severe defeat.

Thus, he sought an alliance with the Crocodile Ancestor, hoping to join forces to obstruct Vast Righteousness True Lord's path to enlightenment and seize the opportunity to eliminate Eldrin Chen.

Seeing the Crocodile Ancestor on the verge of refusal, the Blood God Patriarch's gaze flickered with unwillingness, and he pressed on:

"Fellow Daoist Tuolong, the Three Veins Ancient Domain lies within the lower reaches of the Long River in the Eastern Barrens, not far at all from your own Crocodile Ancestor Continent."

"Once that whelp Vast Righteousness achieves his breakthrough, the Three Veins Immortal Alliance will possess three Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator who has reached the Primordial Spirit realm and comprehended a profound Path]. Moreover, that Eldrin Chen is hailed as the Immortal Seed [a prodigy with the potential to ascend to true immortality] of the Human Race."

"Should he successfully ascend to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, a major realm of power] realm, the Three Veins Immortal Alliance will transform into a true leviathan. Do you truly believe you will still have room to maneuver by then?"

Upon hearing this, Crocodile Ancestor could not help but change expression slightly, a flicker of killing intent passing through his eyes.

In recent years, the Three Veins Ancient Domain had already gained two additional Primordial Spirit Path Lord: Sea-Calmer and Featherflight. If Vast Righteousness True Lord were to break through as well, the power balance within the Eastern Region Great Wasteland would indeed begin to tip.

Although the Human Race was required to dispatch several of its Path Lord to take turns guarding the Stellar Archipelago at the End of the Demonic Abyss, the number of remaining Path Lord still surpassed that of the demonic and monstrous Primordial Spirit cultivators.

With the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor choosing not to intervene, the scales of power between the two sides had already begun to tilt.

Contemplating this, Crocodile Ancestor felt a stir of temptation. Yet, after a moment, he shook his head. "Currently, the Master of Stellar Palace is stationed at the End of the Demonic Abyss, but the Celestial Rotating Jade and Celestial Authority—both Primordial Spirit cultivators—remain on guard duty."

"If I were to leave now, they might seize the opportunity to claim my Crocodile Ancestor Continent. Furthermore, with just the two of us, our chances of successfully disrupting his Path Ascension are not great."

At this point, he shook his head once more. "Blood God Old Ghost, I advise you to exercise patience for now. Let the whelps of the Human Race prance about a while longer."

"In my recent divinations of the Celestial Mechanism [the grand, inscrutable workings of fate and the cosmos], I have faintly perceived that the calamitous aura [the ominous energy preceding a great disaster] of this upcoming Demonic Abyss Cataclysm far surpasses that of previous cycles. Once the next Demonic Abyss Cataclysm concludes, I fear the Human Race may not find it so easy to weather the storm."

Seeing that Crocodile Ancestor was determined not to act, the Blood God Patriarch's expression shifted slightly.

After a moment of hesitation, he still asked with a voice full of authority, "You claim the aura of this Demonic Abyss Tribulation far surpasses that of previous ones. Is this truly the case?"

"..."

More than a decade later, Eldrin Chen gathered several dozen Infant Soul True Lord [cultivators who have reached the Infant Soul stage and are addressed as True Lord] to stand guard for Vast Righteousness True Lord atop the Gu Yuan Mountain Range.

Due to extremely thorough preparations, Vast Righteousness True Lord's attempt to transcend the Primordial Spirit Tribulation [the heavenly trial to ascend from the Infant Soul to the Primordial Spirit realm] proceeded with unexpected smoothness.

With no Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator who has reached the Primordial Spirit stage and is addressed as Path Lord] intervening, the enemies of Vast Righteousness True Lord were intimidated by his formidable reputation. In the end, they suppressed their desires and refrained from making a move. This novel is serialized on AUDIO-NOVEL.COM. Visit for updates.

Only a few powerful foes cast curses and employed special Divine Ability [supernatural powers cultivated by immortals and demons] to strike from across tens of thousands of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters]. Yet, these attacks were ultimately neutralized one by one through the various methods employed by the assembled guardians.

Unhindered by External Tribulation [heavenly calamities or attacks from enemies during a tribulation], Vast Righteousness True Lord focused his entire mind on drawing down his Heaven Soul [the celestial component of a cultivator's soul, necessary for reaching the Primordial Spirit realm]. Merely three months later, he achieved his breakthrough, successfully guiding that Heaven Soul down from the Nine Heavens Above.

"It is done."

Witnessing the Heaven Soul Return [the successful integration of the Heaven Soul, marking the completion of the Primordial Spirit Tribulation], everyone present let out a collective sigh of relief.

Vast Righteousness True Lord emerged from his Seclusion Chamber, his gaze contemplative as it swept across the boundless Heavenly Vault. A sky-obscuring mass of Tribulation Cloud had already begun to silently coalesce overhead.

This time, Vast Righteousness True Lord had prepared thoroughly. Armed with treasures like the Vast Righteousness Heaven Sword and other Primordial Solar Immortal Sword, he successfully weathered the Primordial Spirit Heavenly Thunder Tribulation not long after.

Following this breakthrough, his status was no longer that of his former self. Henceforth, he was a figure of the Path Lord realm.

Watching Vast Righteousness Path Lord successfully pass the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation, Eldrin Chen let out a sigh of relief, a note of satisfaction in his voice. "That went far more smoothly than anticipated."

"That is not necessarily a good thing."

Sea-Calmer Path Master shook his head, then spoke. "The Primordial Spirit Tribulation cannot be avoided forever. The External Tribulation [a tribulation manifesting as external calamities or enemies] was deterred by our presence, but I fear another Tribulation [a heavenly trial or calamity faced by cultivators] will come for him in the future."

Eldrin Chen fell silent upon hearing this, sensing a faint aura of impending calamity clinging to Vast Righteousness Path Lord—an aura temporarily suppressed by their intervention.

Vast Righteousness Path Lord merely chuckled and shook his head. "Regardless, now that I have broken through to the Path Lord realm, any future Tribulation will pose a far lesser threat than it would have during the breakthrough itself."

Only then did the others nod, genuine smiles finally gracing their faces.

Given the formidable survival capabilities of a Primordial Spirit Path Lord, the likelihood of perishing to an External Tribulation in the future was now exceedingly slim.

What the others did not know was that within the Vast Righteousness True Lord's sea of consciousness [the spiritual realm where a cultivator's mind and soul reside], a vast and surging Heavenly Tribulation aura [a powerful spiritual presence or energy field] had grown even more profound and formidable.

"..."

The news of Vast Righteousness Path Lord's breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit realm [the stage where a cultivator's spiritual core fully manifests] swiftly spread throughout the entire Eastern Region Great Wasteland.

Not long after, a distinguished guest arrived at Gu Yuan Mountain. The visitor was none other than Cosmos Heaven's Punishment, the foremost Infant Soul cultivator [the stage preceding Primordial Spirit] from the Long River Holy Land.

Upon finding Eldrin Chen and Vast Righteousness Path Lord, Cosmos Heaven's Punishment spoke with utmost courtesy, "On the occasion of Senior Vast Righteousness's ascension to the Primordial Spirit realm, I bring gifts on my master's behalf and extend his heartfelt congratulations."

"You are too kind."

Accepting the gifts, Vast Righteousness True Lord could not help but reveal a faint smile.

Seeing this, Cosmos Heaven's Punishment continued, "There is another matter for my visit. I wish to request that the Three Veins Immortal Alliance dispatch a Primordial Spirit Path Lord to garrison Stellar Spirit Island at the End of the Demonic Abyss."

"Oh?"

A flicker passed through Eldrin Chen's eyes as he grasped the true purpose behind Cosmos Heaven's Punishment's visit. Find this and other novels at audio—novel.com.