Chapter 1304
Star Sea Immortal Path: True Dragon Legacy
Ye Yang was curious and was about to ask when, unexpectedly, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal continued.
"After the Thunderous True Dragon perished, its enormous body was reduced to countless fragments, scattered deep within the Boundary Sea."
"Some of them were collected by ancient powerful beings and used to forge many earth-shattering treasures, but many more drifted to the deeper parts of the infinite starry sea with the tides of the boundary sea."
"Years ago, I accidentally obtained a fragmented star map, on which was marked a special area, which was suspected to be the spine of the Thunder Emperor True Dragon."
As the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal spoke, a picture of light and shadow appeared in the void.
It was a chaotic and dangerous star field, with countless shattered star debris floating in it, and spacetime turbulence raging, making it seem a thousand times more dangerous than the infinite sea of stars.
And somewhere in the star map.
A faint flash of lightning appeared and disappeared, its shape remarkably resembling a winding spine.
Ye Yang stared at the light and shadow image, his breathing becoming rapid involuntarily.
The spine of the Thunderous True Dragon! That is the remains of the true spirit of heaven and earth.
If one were to be fortunate enough to obtain its remains and integrate them into the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword, what an astonishing boost it would receive.
He remembered what Xuan Yuan had mentioned: that a complete piece of divine iron could be used to forge a half-grade immortal artifact.
The value of the spine of this Thunderous True Dragon is probably even greater than that of the Divine Treasure Iron!
"Does Senior mean... that you want me to go with you to retrieve the remains of this true dragon?"
Ye Yang's voice was slightly hoarse as he suppressed his inner excitement.
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal nodded, a hint of solemnity in his eyes: "That's right. That area is too dangerous. Even I am not confident. But if Fellow Daoist Ye helps us, our chances of success will increase greatly."
Ye Yang hesitated for a moment, but quickly made up his mind.
He has just broken through the tribulation of lightning and needs a real test and opportunity to consolidate and improve himself.
The remains of the Thunderous True Dragon are undoubtedly the best choice.
"As the Dao Ancestor has commanded, I, Ye, will do my utmost."
Ye Yang responded in a deep voice, his eyes gleaming with a burning light.
Seeing that Ye Yang agreed, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal showed a relieved smile. He stroked his beard and continued.
"However, the area deep within that Boundary Sea is not something we can reach by ordinary means. Spacetime there is distorted, and dangers abound, including void storms that even those at the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm cannot withstand."
"Before we enter, we need to establish a stable training ground on the edge of that star field as a supply point for our advance and a barrier for our retreat."
"To establish a temple?"
Ye Yang frowned.
To establish a training ground in such an extremely harsh environment would require astronomical amounts of manpower and resources, and would also require extremely profound knowledge and cultivation in formations.
"exactly."
"That's what the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal explained."
"Moreover, when we traverse the Boundary Sea, we need a special protective talisman. This talisman is an ancient artifact that can temporarily resist the erosion of time and space deep within the Boundary Sea. Otherwise, even for us at the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm, our physical bodies and primordial spirits would find it difficult to withstand."
Ye Yang felt a chill run down his spine.
It seems that this operation is more dangerous and complicated than he imagined.
"That protective talisman..."
Ye Yang asked.
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal shook his head.
"This talisman is extremely rare. Our Dao Alliance only has one broken one left, which is not enough to support our long journey."
"However, as far as I know, in the present world, only the legendary emperor Ren Taxian, the founder of the Great Yun Dynasty, still possesses a complete protective talisman."
"He used this talisman to venture deep into the Boundary Sea many times in search of opportunities."
"Pregnant Immortal..."
Ye Yang muttered to himself, he had naturally heard of this name before.
The Great Yun Dynasty, a vast mortal dynasty spanning several cultivation worlds, was founded by Emperor Ren Taxian, a figure shrouded in legend.
He rose from humble beginnings and ultimately triumphed through the tribulation of lightning.
He founded the Eternal Dynasty and was known as the "Immortal Emperor," whose cultivation and methods were unfathomable.
"Ren Taxian is a man of great talent and ambition, with extraordinary cultivation, and he lives a secluded life. It will not be easy to borrow a protective talisman from him."
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal's gaze was profound.
"However, for the sake of the remains of the Thunderous True Dragon and for our chance at immortality, we must take this risk. Fellow Daoist Ye, would you be willing to accompany me to the Great Yun Dynasty to pay homage to this Emperor Stepping to Immortality?"
Ye Yang's eyes flashed, knowing full well the importance of this matter, but opportunities often come with risks.
Even if you can't borrow the protective talisman from a legendary emperor, you can still gain some insight into the way of the emperor from him.
That could also be a gain.
"I am willing to go."
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal nodded.
"Alright! Without further ado, let's set off for the Great Yun Dynasty!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he stood up, took a step, and with a flash of azure light around him, he disappeared into this isolated space.
Ye Yang followed closely behind, taking a step forward as well, causing the space beneath his feet to ripple like water.
The next moment, he appeared outside Lingxiao City.
Beneath the vast sky, two figures transformed into streaks of light and vanished swiftly.
Outside Lingxiao City.
In the sky, two streams of light, azure and purple, suddenly converged, then instantly broke through the clouds and sped toward the edge of the Star Sea Realm.
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal lightly touched the air with his toes, and with a flick of his sleeve, an ancient sword boat about ten feet long flew out from his sleeve.
By the time it landed, it had grown to be several feet wide and tens of feet long.
Ye Yang stepped onto the hull and looked around, only to discover that the hull was actually forged from thousand-year-old warm jade mixed with star-refined iron.
The ship's hull is carved with layers of overlapping blue lotus patterns.
A blue sword tassel stood at the bow of the ship, wisps of innate pure energy swirling around it as it swayed gently in the wind.
"This boat is named 'Duxu'. It was formed from the remains of an ancient immortal sword and can break through the turbulent currents of the void to quickly reach the edge of the realm."
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal raised his hand, gesturing for Ye Yang to board the boat.
"The sea of stars is fraught with danger and unpredictability. Even with the protection of the Void Ferry, we must still be careful."
Ye Yang leaped onto the ship's side, his fingertips lightly touching the hull, and he felt a warm yet powerful force surge into his body through his fingertips.
It resonated faintly with the purple and blue magic power that intertwined with its own.
He found a futon in the boat, sat cross-legged, looked out the window at the rapidly receding sea of clouds, and smiled.
"With you here, senior, I am naturally at ease."
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal nodded and flicked his finger lightly.
The next moment, the Void Ferry transformed into a streak of azure light, piercing the barrier of the Star Sea Realm and stepping into the boundless void. What was initially a hazy, turbulent atmosphere was instantly surrounded by dazzling stars, with countless points of light swirling outside the hull.
In the distance, nebulae swirl like ribbons, with occasional shooting stars streaking across the sky with long tails, creating a magnificent and extraordinary scene.
The Void Ferry was extremely fast, leaving only a faint blue lotus phantom as it tore through the void.
Several hours later, a pale pink glow suddenly appeared outside the ship.
Countless palm-sized flying insects emerged from the rosy light, their wings as thin as cicada wings.
It shimmered with a glass-like luster, but its mouthparts were coated with pitch-black venom.
It is a Soul-Devouring Butterfly commonly found in the Star Sea.
These kinds of monsters belong to the category of demonic insects.
Although individual strength is not great, they can form groups of tens of thousands.
It can absorb the magical power of cultivators, and its body contains a deadly poison.
Even a cultivator at the Dharma Aspect Realm level would need to expend considerable effort to refuse if entangled with such a person.
"go."
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal saw this.
His brows furrowed slightly, and his fingertips lifted lightly.
The next moment, the ancient longsword floating beside him emitted a clear and melodious sword cry.
Immediately afterwards, a streak of azure sword energy shot out, not by force but by transforming into countless illusory azure lotuses, enveloping the entire swarm of pink butterflies.
The Soul-Devouring Butterflies turned to ashes the moment they touched the illusory blue lotus, barely having a chance to struggle. Only a few specks of pale blue essence remained, which were absorbed by the Void-Crossing Boat and transformed into its power.
A hint of admiration flashed in Ye Yang's eyes. The swordsmanship of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal had reached a state of perfection. What seemed like a casual strike contained the profound principle of "overcoming strength with softness".
It shares a similar effect with the profound and condensed nature of the Xuanwu Dao principles.
As he was pondering this, the ferry suddenly jolted violently, and a deafening roar came from outside the ship.
A monster with the body of a giant whale and bone spurs on its back rushed out from the depths of the nebula. The monster was thousands of feet long, with dark purple skin and spewing highly corrosive black flames from its mouth.
"This beast is the 'Ink Flame Giant Kun,' a ferocious creature from the Star Sea. Judging from its cultivation level, it has reached the half-step Thunder Tribulation Realm and possesses considerable brute strength."
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal did not rise, but simply gave a brief instruction.
"Fellow Daoist Ye, you can try your hand and experience the power after breaking through to the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm."
A glint flashed in Ye Yang's eyes, and he leaped to the bow of the ship, his Dao power surging simultaneously.
Around him, countless pale purple lightning bolts transformed into dragons that swirled around his body.
Soon, a deep blue Xuanwu Daoist aura condensed into a tortoise shell phantom to protect him.
He raised his hand and waved it, his magical power transforming into a giant palm that struck the giant black flame Kun with a thunderous sound.
The giant Kun roared, and the black flames it spewed collided with the giant palm, instantly erupting into a sky full of sparks.
Soon, the black flames around him sizzled as they were burned by the power of the lightning tribulation, while the Xuanwu Daoist aura steadily blocked the corrosive effects of the black flames.
"break!"
Ye Yang let out a low shout, and with a thought, tortoise shell patterns and thunder patterns suddenly appeared in his giant palm.
One layer of defense, one layer of killing; the two forces intertwined, piercing through the black flames and striking the head of the giant black flame Kun.
With a crisp "crack," the giant Kun's skull shattered, and its massive body crashed to the ground, transforming into a huge mass of essence blood and Dao power.
Ye Yang used the Xuanwu Dao principles to draw them all into his body.
The power of Dao within his Qi Sea had become even more profound.
"Indeed, Fellow Daoist Ye has such combat power after just breaking through; it is truly extraordinary."
A hint of approval appeared in the eyes of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal.
"However, there are many creatures in the starry sea that are stronger than the Mo Yan Giant Kun, so do not be careless."
Ye Yang nodded in agreement and was about to retreat back into the boat when he suddenly felt an indescribable pressure coming from the depths of the starry sea. The entire Void-Crossing Boat began to tremble violently, and the starlight outside the boat was forcibly dimmed by the pressure.
He looked up and saw nebulae surging in the distance, and a creature with a body the size of a planet slowly emerged.
The giant beast's body resembled a floating ancient divine mountain, its skin a dark gold color, covered with layers upon layers of scales.
It has nine heads, each corresponding to a different attribute or supernatural power, seemingly the legendary "Nine-Headed Star Dragon".
These nine-headed star dragons are descendants of the true spirits of heaven and earth, and their cultivation has long surpassed the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm.
Even in the depths of the Boundary Sea, it is a top-tier ferocious creature.
The lotus patterns on the Ferry Boat began to flicker, emitting warning signals, clearly indicating that it had also sensed the terrifying pressure.
"Interesting, I never expected to encounter the Nine-Headed Star Dragon here."
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal finally stood up, his ancient longsword humming beside him, his Dao power surging, causing ripples to spread throughout the void.
"Although this beast is strong, it is not invincible. Fellow Daoist Ye, you stay behind and watch me slay this ferocious creature."
As soon as he finished speaking, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal leaped out of the Void-Crossing Boat, transforming into a streak of azure light that shot straight into the sky, wielding his long sword.
That was not just simple sword energy, but rather the power of the stars that had been drawn from the entire star sea. At this moment, it transformed into a giant blue lotus sword that pierced through the heavens and earth, slashing towards the nine-headed star dragon.
The nine-headed star dragon roared.
The nine heads simultaneously unleashed their supernatural powers.
Nine elements—metal, wood, water, fire, earth, wind, thunder, light, and darkness—were interwoven into a net that clashed with the Azure Lotus Giant Sword.
The deafening roar shook the starry sea, countless stars shattered in the impact, and huge cracks were torn open in the void.
The azure lotus patterns on the giant azure lotus sword kept flashing, forcefully breaking through the net of divine power and striking the body of the nine-headed star dragon.
A piercing scream was heard.
One of the nine-headed star dragon's heads fell to the ground, and blood gushed out like a waterfall, falling into the sea of stars and turning into blood-red asteroids.
The wounded Nine-Headed Star Dragon became even more ferocious, and its other eight heads simultaneously grew larger, lunging at the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal.
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal moved nimbly through the sea of stars. With each swing of his sword, countless azure lotus phantoms bloomed, each containing deadly sword energy that continuously slashed at the body of the Nine-Headed Star Dragon.
Ye Yang watched the battle from the Ferry of Emptiness, deeply shocked.
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal's strength was so formidable that he could handle even beings beyond the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm with ease.
The fierce battle lasted for several hours.
The nine-headed star dragon's heads were severed one by one, and its massive body crashed to the ground, transforming into an incomparably vast mass of Dao power and essence.
The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal raised his hand and waved it, gathering all the Dao power and essence blood. He merged some of it into himself and threw the rest towards the Void-Crossing Boat.
"This beast's blood essence contains the power of the true spirit of heaven and earth. You can use it to temper your physical body and primordial spirit, and stabilize your tribulation realm."
Ye Yang no longer held back, circulating the "Mysterious Martial World-Suppressing Technique" and the Thunder Tribulation Dao Principles to absorb all the essence blood and Dao power into his body.
I felt my blood and energy surging throughout my body, and a tingling sensation spreading deep within my bones.
Meanwhile, the primordial spirit within the body becomes increasingly solidified under the nourishment of essence and blood, and the purple and blue magical power in the dantian also becomes more rounded and enduring.
After he had digested this power, his cultivation level subtly loosened. (End of Chapter)