Chapter 873 : The Dragonfall Sea's Secret

Before the time appointed for its emergence, it would absolutely not allow itself to be found so easily.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen wasted no further time and flew directly towards the Eastern Sea Abyssal Eye.

He traversed countless millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] through the void, losing track of how long he had flown, before finally arriving at a stretch of deep sea of profound and utter stillness.

"The Dragonfall Sea!"

"Is this the place? The Eastern Sea Abyssal Eye, the source of the Eastern Sea Water Vein Source?"

Gazing at the vast oceanic vortex before him, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a look of solemn gravity. The sea where the Eastern Sea Abyssal Eye was located was also known as the 'Dragonfall Sea'.

As the name implied, a genuine True Dragon [a supreme, primordial dragon species] had once fallen and perished here.

What was the origin of that Yi Wood Azure Dragon? Its true form was the 'Eastern Yi Wood Ancestral Vein' [the primordial source vein of the Wood element in the East], a world-shaking contingency plan left behind by the Horizon Sea Pavilion over hundreds of thousands of years, involving six successive Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality] in its creation.

To nurture it into being, those six Immortal had even paid a tremendous price, descending to the mortal realm on several occasions to leave behind priceless Immortal Rank [a grade denoting power or quality at the immortal level] treasures to aid its gestation.

It was born to face a great calamity. Had it been allowed to mature, its certainty of achieving immortality would have exceeded ninety percent. Its potential might not have been inferior to Jiang the Sovereign Emperor in the slightest, possessing the possibility to quell the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a great catastrophe involving the demonic abyss]. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at *audio-novel.com*.

Alas, in the end, he fell just half a step short. Although he had successfully cultivated the Immortal Dao Laws [the fundamental laws governing the path to immortality], he perished here before he could undergo the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the cataclysmic heavenly trial of thunder required to ascend to immortality].

After the fall of the Yi Wood Azure Dragon [a primordial dragon of the Wood element], this Dragonfall Sea became shrouded in endless Baleful Qi [a malevolent and corrupt form of spiritual energy]. The lingering vengeful soul of a True Dragon [a supreme dragon of pure lineage and immense power] remained, transforming the area into one of the most terrifying forbidden lands within the Purple Realm.

In the ages that followed, several Nascent Soul Dao Lord [cultivators who have formed their Nascent Soul, a powerful spiritual avatar] came to explore this place. They discovered that most of its treasures had been destroyed in the great calamity, and the grade of its Spirit Vein [a subterranean channel that concentrates and emits spiritual energy] and Water Vein [a spiritual ley line attuned to the Water element] had drastically declined, making it unworthy of significant further investment.

Over five thousand years ago, Jiang the Sovereign Emperor also visited this place. It is said that he intended to repair the Water Vein here, wishing to see if it could serve as a potential Daoist Assembly Ground [a sacred site for a major cultivation sect or lineage].

Yet, for reasons unknown, Jiang the Sovereign Emperor ultimately abandoned this ambition and did not claim the Dragonfall Sea forbidden land as his own.

"I merely wonder," Eldrin mused, "whether that dragon soul within the Dragonfall Sea still endures."

With this thought, Eldrin Chen stepped once more into the depths of the Dragonfall Sea.

Now standing at the very pinnacle of the mortal realm as a Nascent Soul Dao Lord, even a place hailed as one of the world's most forbidding forbidden lands could no longer bar his path.

That Yi Wood Azure Dragon might have been formidable; in its prime, he would have accorded it due respect. But what remained was merely a fractured remnant of a soul, a shadow he no longer feared.

Clad in White Robe [a robe of pristine white, often symbolizing purity or high cultivation] as pure as driven snow, Eldrin Chen traversed the boundless sea, his steps carrying him through the heart of the Dragonfall Sea forbidden land.

Upon entering the Dragonfall Sea [a forbidden sea where dragons are said to have fallen], he was met by a towering wave of Baleful Qi [a malevolent and corrupt form of spiritual energy]. Within this forbidden sea lay countless vengeful spirits and lingering resentments, many of which posed a lethal threat even to Golden Core True Person [a cultivator who has formed a Golden Core, a solidified mass of spiritual power] and Nascent Soul True Lord [a cultivator who has nurtured a Nascent Soul, a spiritual infant form].

Yet, the moment they beheld Eldrin Chen, they shrieked and fled into the ocean's abyssal depths.

It was clear that while these wraiths and specters radiated overwhelming malice, they still possessed enough sense to recognize peril and dared not provoke such a formidable presence.

He journeyed for countless thousands of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters]. When he finally reached the heart of the Dragonfall Sea, a glint of killing intent flashed in his eyes.

There, in the boundless deep, coiled a spectral dragon of such immense size it seemed to blot out the sky. It gazed with paternal affection at a verdant True Dragon [a pure-blooded dragon, a being of immense power and prestige] beside it.

"The Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor... now he should be called the Azure Dragon Demon Progenitor [a progenitor-level demon beast of the Azure Dragon lineage],"

Eldrin Chen murmured, his gaze fixed upon the Azure Dragon Demon Progenitor before him.

Sensing the intrusion, the Azure Dragon Demon Progenitor finally noticed Eldrin Chen's arrival. Terror seized it, its very liver and gall seeming to rupture. It scrambled behind the spectral dragon, its face a mask of dread, and cried out,

"Ancient Ancestor [a venerable and ancient progenitor], save me!"

It turned out that after transforming into an Azure Dragon, this creature had sought to leverage its own Azure Dragon bloodline to venture into this Sea of the Dead. Its aim was to usurp the legacy of the Yi Wood Azure Dragon [an Azure Dragon associated with the Wood Element of the Five Phases].

This Yi Wood Azure Dragon [a specific type of powerful dragon associated with the Wood element] perished many years ago. Its lingering soul transformed into a spectral dragon [a ghostly, undead dragon] that has wandered this place for tens of thousands of years. Now, it has finally encountered a being bearing the bloodline of the Azure Dragon [one of the Four Divine Beasts, a celestial dragon representing the East and the Wood element] once more.

In its muddled, spectral state, the ghost dragon, faced with the request from the Azure Dragon Demon Progenitor [a powerful demonic ancestor with Azure Dragon lineage], and after a series of trials, actually prepared to truly impart its own legacy cultivation art to him.

Yet, as fate would have it, Eldrin Chen arrived precisely at this moment, stumbling upon the scene.

"Ancient Ancestor… Ancient Ancestor…"

The Azure Dragon Demon Progenitor repeatedly called out "Ancient Ancestor," his gaze fixed on Eldrin Chen with murderous intent radiating in all directions. His eyes turned icy as he spoke, "This person is a sworn enemy of mine, a feud of life and death. I beseech you, Ancient Ancestor, to strike him down."

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The ghost dragon murmured in response, its gaze shifting to Eldrin Chen. Sensing that Eldrin's strength was not to be underestimated, a rare trace of solemnity appeared in its expression. "If you withdraw now," it said, "I shall let the matter rest."

Eldrin Chen did not answer directly. His eyes briefly swept over the Azure Dragon Demon Progenitor before he spoke. "My purpose in coming here is to obtain the Yi Wood Divine Water [a sacred water imbued with the essence of the Wood element]."

"Since I have encountered this vile dragon," he continued, his tone calm yet resolute, "I shall settle this karmic debt as well."

"You intend to kill him?"

The Ghost Dragon [a spectral dragon entity] narrowed its eyes, drew a deep breath, and roared, "I can give you the Yi Wood Divine Water [a divine water imbued with the essence of the Wood element], but this Azure Dragon [a legendary dragon of the East] bloodline is exceedingly rare. I beseech you, spare her life."

"I fear that is not possible," Eldrin Chen shook his head, then stated, "How can a grudge born from obstructing one's Dao [the fundamental path of cultivation] be forgiven?"

Upon hearing this, the Ghost Dragon understood that this karmic entanglement could not be so easily severed.

It unfurled its colossal form, a dragon body spanning tens of thousands of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], claws bared and fangs gleaming, its gaze turning icy. "If you wish to slay her," it declared, "you must first pass through me."

"Those I wish to kill, you cannot stop."

Eldrin Chen stood with his hands clasped behind his back, not moving an inch. Yet, with two resonant, crystalline sword chimes, the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords [a pair of legendary divine swords] shot forth, cleaving towards the Azure Dragon Demon Progenitor [the primordial ancestor of the Azure Dragon lineage].

The Heavenly Separated Twin Swords revealed their peerless edge, their very first strike unleashing a tide of annihilating intent. Even an existence at the Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage [the mid-stage of the Primordial Spirit realm, where one's spiritual core is greatly solidified] would have to exert their full strength to withstand it.

"How dare you!"

Seeing this, the Ghost Dragon bellowed in fury. Amidst billowing wrathful flames, it summoned forth a broken sword—a Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a supreme-grade magical artifact of pure Yang energy] dedicated solely to slaughter.

"Azure Dragon Submerging Sea Sword!"

Eldrin Chen's gaze flickered with a subtle understanding as he discerned the origins of the Immortal Sword.

The Azure Dragon Submerging Sea Sword was once the Lifebound Immortal Sword of the ancient Ghost Dragon Demon Progenitor, forged from an Immortal Material that was still in the process of gestation.

Alas, before its gestation was complete, it was destroyed by an Extraterrestrial Demon God, becoming a damaged Quasi-Immortal Artifact. Yet, it still possessed power rivaling that of a Superior Grade Spiritual Treasure.

"Though this blade is broken, its lethality remains undiminished!"

Eldrin Chen's eyes narrowed slightly. In the void above, a resplendent Treasure Mirror blossomed with immortal light. A surge of Dual Polarity Primordial Magnetic Force instantly ensnared the Shattered Sword, drawing it into the depths of the Treasure Mirror.

Having lost its Lifebound Immortal Sword, the Ghost Dragon erupted in fury, roaring, "How dare you?!"

As the words fell, it immediately unleashed a blindingly brilliant bolt of thunderous light.

"Postnatal Azure Wood Divine Thunder."

Eldrin Chen's gaze sharpened. This Postnatal Azure Wood Divine Thunder was the Ghost Dragon's Lifebound Divine Ability, rumored in its complete form to be a legendary Immortal Rank Divine Abilities.

Though this Ghost Dragon had not fully matured, the might of this technique was still a rarity seldom seen under the heavens.

Eldrin Chen dared not be careless. He immediately activated his Primordial True Aegis [a supreme defensive technique that manifests an indestructible shield of primordial energy] to protect his body, only then managing to block this First Wood Divine Thunder [a divine thunder technique born from the essence of primordial wood, possessing immense destructive power].

"Although this ghost dragon is merely a remnant soul, its combat power is no weaker than a Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [the advanced stage of the Primordial Spirit realm, where one's spiritual essence is immensely powerful and refined] cultivator. It seems I cannot afford to tangle with it for long."

As this thought flashed through his mind, Eldrin Chen once more summoned forth his Heavenly Separated Twin Swords [a pair of legendary swords, one representing Heaven and the other Earth, capable of cleaving through space itself] and slashed towards the Azure Dragon Demon Progenitor [a primordial demonic beast of immense power, progenitor of the azure dragon lineage].

This strike was executed with the speed of Star-Chasing Moon-Pursuing [a movement technique of legendary swiftness, said to be fast enough to chase stars and pursue the moon], carrying an unstoppable force meant to slay this formidable foe here and now. Join our community of readers at audio-novel dot com.