Chapter 887 : A Dragon's Millennial Confinement

"What of the tribulation?"

Yet, Black Dragon remained calm, merely gazing quietly at Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion before suddenly asking, "Do you know how many years it has been since This Venerable One broke through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm?"

"Approximately..." Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion calculated briefly before speaking, "About thirty-six Millennium [a grand cycle of one thousand years]."

"Yes, thirty-six Millennium."

Black Dragon murmured, then suddenly burst into loud, bitter laughter, "Thirty-six Millennium! That is thirty-six Millennium!"

"For these thirty-six Millennium, This Venerable One has been trapped within the Vast and Boundless Marsh, trembling with fear day and night, terrified of provoking the Demigod Ancestor [a cultivator who has ascended halfway to immortality] and bringing calamity upon myself."

As he spoke, tears welled in the eyes of the Black Dragon Demon Progenitor, mingled with a towering tide of hatred: "Even now, having reached the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul [the ninth and highest stage of the Nascent Soul cultivation realm] and standing at the very pinnacle of Primordial Spirit power in this world,"

"I am still unable to stretch my limbs, forever confined to the Vast and Boundless Marsh, not daring to overstep even slightly."

"In the eyes of your Human Race, this lord is but a mere worm. Were it not for my usefulness in resisting the Extraterrestrial Heavenly Demon [demonic beings from beyond this world], you would have slain me long ago!"

The words of the Black Dragon Demon Progenitor were filled with fierce emotion, his expression twisted with fury as he declared, "But do you know this? I am no worm! I am a Nine Heavens True Dragon [a legendary dragon of the highest celestial order]!" Access the full story on audio-novel`com.

"Hahaha..."

Black Dragon Demon Progenitor grew increasingly agitated, letting out a laugh of utter, unhinged madness.

Thirty-six thousand years of painstaking cultivation, thirty-six thousand years of patient endurance and bearing heavy burdens—until this very instant, he, Black Dragon Demon Progenitor, had finally waited for the perfect moment.

With a deathly glare fixed upon Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion, his expression one of wild arrogance, he declared, "I am the Nine Heavens True Dragon, who willingly confined myself to shallow waters for tens of thousands of years, all for the sake of ascending to immortality in the days to come!"

"On this path, all who dare obstruct my Dao [the fundamental principle or path in Chinese philosophy] shall perish!"

Black Dragon Demon Progenitor's face was a mask of frenzy. Now, with the Human Race Demi-Immortal Ancient Ancestor's fate unknown and only this single Ninth Layer Nascent Soul cultivator remaining before him, he was nearly invincible within this realm.

At this moment, the heartfelt words he had suppressed for millennia finally found voice, bringing an indescribable sense of catharsis and release.

"Alas!"

Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion let out a sigh. Gazing at Black Dragon Demon Progenitor, he asked, "In ages past, our Human Race Demi-Immortal compelled you to swear the Great Oath of Reincarnation, binding you to stand with humanity against the Heaven-Demon."

"By acting thus today, do you truly not fear the torments of the cycle of rebirth [the process of reincarnation and its associated suffering] in the ages to come?"

At this moment, Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion was deeply perplexed.

For cultivators at the Nascent Soul realm and beyond, even if they fall in battle and perish utterly, their memories can be sealed upon entering the cycle of reincarnation. Should they manifest once more in a future life, they may reclaim those past memories.

However, to violate the Great Oath of Reincarnation is to be forever rejected by the unseen Laws of Reincarnation. Even if one descends into the Netherworld Underworld, the path of rebirth is eternally barred.

This act by the Black Dragon Demon Progenitor was a direct defiance of the Great Oath of Reincarnation, a choice that led irrevocably to a path of utter desolation. This was the source of the Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion's profound confusion.

"The Great Oath of Reincarnation!"

Hearing the words of the Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion, the Black Dragon Demon Progenitor faltered for a mere instant, then his expression solidified into one of unshakeable resolve.

His visage now radiated a sky-scorching killing intent as he declared with absolute finality, "This venerable one places no faith in reincarnation, nor in any life to come!"

"This venerable one believes only in the present life. In this life, I have sworn to attain immortality. If I cannot ascend to immortality, what does it matter if my soul is scattered to dust?"

The Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion was taken aback, his gaze upon the Black Dragon now holding a newfound measure of respect. "It seems," he conceded, "that the elders of my Human Race have indeed underestimated you."

"And which among your Human Race has ever held this venerable one in high regard?"

The Black Dragon Demon Progenitor sneered coldly, drawing a Sword Dao forged from black scales. "This blade is named the 'Rebellious Scale Immortal-Slaying Sword'. To die beneath it is an honor you have earned."

"Then let us see you try!"

As the Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion spoke, a brilliant sword-song rang out. The twin blades, Horizon and Sea's End, crisscrossed through the void.

In that fleeting instant, a battle of unimaginable ferocity erupted.

Within the Heavenly Demon Sea Region, the moment the grand formation shattered, the clash had already begun.

Eldrin Chen took the lead, unleashing the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords to weave through the space between breaths, launching his assault directly at the Lord of the Desire Demons. This content originates from www . audio-novel.com. Please respect copyright.

Of the two Heaven-Demon at the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage, the Lord of the Desire Demons's cultivation was only at the seventh layer of the Primordial Spirit realm. myself harbored significant confidence in securing victory against this foe.

However, the Three-Eyed Divine Race possessed extraordinary innate gifts, and its cultivation had reached the formidable Eighth Layer of Nascent Soul. Eldrin Chen judged that he lacked the certainty to slay such an opponent.

As the saying goes, it is better to sever one finger than to wound all ten. Eldrin Chen's strategy was to swiftly eliminate the Lord of the Desire Demons, this Primordial Spirit, Late Stage powerhouse, and thereby shatter the deadlock in one decisive move.

The Three-Eyed Divine Race on the other side possessed even greater combat prowess. Neither the Frost Glaze Demon Progenitor nor Dorian Ji could match it alone. Fortunately, by joining forces and coordinating with the Immortal-Refining Furnace, they managed to gain a slight upper hand.

"This humble maiden merely wishes to share a night of spring's delight with you, young master. Why must you be so utterly devoid of romance?"

Seeing Eldrin Chen charge towards her, the Lord of the Desire Demons spoke with a seductive smile.

As her words faded, she swiftly withdrew. In her place, several Nascent Soul Demonic Cultivator she had corrupted stepped forward to intercept.

"Hmph—"

The allure of the Lord of the Desire Demons was potent enough to ensnare an unprepared Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a cultivator who has reached the Nascent Soul realm and comprehended a profound Dao], but it held little sway over Eldrin Chen.

In a flash, he transformed into a streak of lightning, bypassing those Nascent Soul Demonic Cultivator entirely to strike directly at the Lord of the Desire Demons.

"How cruel your heart is, young master!"

Her expression shifting slightly, the Lord of the Desire Demons hastily summoned a gossamer, pink-curtained couch. Her alluring form appeared within its semi-transparent veils.

This treasure was known as the 'Blissful Soul-Dissolving Couch' [a magical artifact said to dissolve the will through blissful temptation]. It was rumored to contain the Six Desires Mortal Dust Qi [a miasmic energy that stirs the base desires of mortal flesh], making it a prized instrument for the dual cultivation practices of the Desire Demon [a demon race specializing in temptation and desire], capable of igniting a cultivator's deepest lusts.

In the past, this demon had used this very treasure to lure several Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator who has ascended beyond the Nascent Soul realm] cultivators from the Purple Realm into its confines for dual cultivation, ultimately seducing them to fall into the Demonic Path [the unorthodox and malevolent path of demonic cultivation].

After entering the silken canopy, the Desire Demon [a demon that feeds on and manipulates the desires of mortals and cultivators] did not immediately attack. Instead, she spoke in a coquettish, honeyed tone, "Young master, you are so handsome. For us to clash here would be a terrible waste of such scenery. Would it not be better to... compete upon the bed instead?"

"Wretched fiend!"

Having suffered from this Six Desires Demonic Qi [a demonic energy that attacks the mind by inflaming the six fundamental desires] in the past, Eldrin Chen felt a surge of fury the moment he sensed its insidious approach. With a furious sweep of his sleeve, he summoned and unleashed a tempest of countless thunderbolts that crashed down with world-shaking force.

The Lord of the Desire Demons [the sovereign ruler of the Desire Demon race] expression shifted slightly. He swiftly summoned a soft, pink-silk canopy bed, within whose translucent veils his alluring, curvaceous form appeared.

This treasure was named the 'Blissful Soul-Dissolving Couch' [a magical bed said to dissolve the soul in ecstasy, used for demonic dual cultivation]. It was said to be infused with the Six Desires Mortal Dust Qi [a refined, dust-like energy that embodies the six worldly desires], making it a supreme instrument for the dual cultivation practices of the Desire Demon, capable of igniting the deepest carnal desires within any cultivator.

In the past, this demon had used this very treasure to lure several Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest essence of a cultivator, representing a major realm of power] experts from the Purple Realm [a major realm or territory within the cultivation world] into its embrace for dual cultivation, ultimately seducing them to fall from grace and join the Demonic Path [the collective forces and practices of demonic cultivators].

After entering the silken canopy, the Desire Demon did not immediately attack. Instead, she spoke in a coquettish, honeyed tone, "Young master, you are so handsome. For us to clash here would be a terrible waste of such scenery. Would it not be better to... compete upon the bed instead?"

"Wretched fiend!"

Having suffered from this Six Desires Demonic Qi in the past, Eldrin Chen felt a surge of fury the moment he sensed its insidious approach. With a furious sweep of his sleeve, he summoned and unleashed a tempest of countless thunderbolts that crashed down with world-shaking force.