Chapter 1314
The Peak of Yi Wood on the Cliff of the East Sea
The sea was filled with a terrifying aura and black mist, and every now and then a huge monster would leap out of the sea.
It stirred up towering waves and emitted mournful roars that sent chills down one's spine.
Standing atop the clouds, Ye Yang looked down at the endless sea below, sensing the dense demonic aura permeating the surface, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
"As expected, this place has become a den of demons, and the intensity of the demonic aura far exceeds my expectations."
He murmured softly, a hint of disdain in his voice.
"However, these minor demons and monsters cannot stop me. Today, I have come only for the Yi Wood Divine Water and do not wish to commit any more killings. But if anyone dares to stop me, do not blame me for being ruthless!"
After saying that, Ye Yang's figure flashed, transforming into a streak of light, breaking through the black mist on the sea surface, and heading straight into the depths of the East China Sea eye.
He was incredibly fast. Several low-level demons he encountered along the way were so frightened by the overwhelming pressure of his Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm that they didn't even have time to react before falling into the sea and becoming food for other demons.
Just as Ye Yang entered the East China Sea and sped towards the depths of the sea eye...
Deep beneath the East China Sea, in a dark palace, a figure shrouded in black mist slowly opened his eyes.
Those eyes were as black as ink, devoid of any light, yet they exuded a chilling aura that sent shivers down one's spine. A dense demonic aura permeated the air around them, making one shudder.
"Interesting... There are actually human cultivators who dare to trespass into my East China Sea and even venture into the depths of the sea eye?"
The figure in the black mist slowly spoke, its voice hoarse and unpleasant, filled with intense killing intent, as if it came from the deepest hell.
He slightly raised his hand and spoke in a deep voice to the darkness beside him.
"Go and see who dares to trespass into my forbidden area. If their strength is average, kill them and throw them to feed the sea beasts."
"If he has any strength, capture him. I want to interrogate him personally and see what his purpose is!"
"Yes, Lord True Demon!"
The dark figures responded and knelt on the ground to pay their respects. Then, they flashed and transformed into streaks of black light, quickly chasing after Ye Yang in the direction he had left.
The figure in the black mist sneered, a ferocious killing intent flashing in its eyes, and muttered in a low voice.
"How dare you! The East Sea Eye... that is my forbidden land, the Nine Nether Demon Lord's place, which holds countless secrets and is also the foundation of my cultivation."
"Anyone who dares to trespass, no matter who they are, will face only one fate—death without mercy!"
Ye Yang transformed into a streak of sword light, slicing through the sky and speeding across the East China Sea.
The sea breeze, carrying a rich moisture and eerie atmosphere, made him drift into memories of the past.
The East China Sea Eye was once a place where the Eastern Wood element and the Water elemental vein converged.
The place where the spiritual energy of heaven and earth converged was once one of the most sacred places in the entire cultivation world.
In its heyday, the Dragon Palace of the East Sea was awe-inspiring throughout the four seas and eight directions.
A true dragon soars through the nine heavens, and a serpent leaps across the azure waves—what a magnificent sight that is!
At that time, the East Sea was so rich in spiritual energy that it was almost tangible. The aura of the Azure Dragon and the power of water intertwined and entwined, giving birth to countless rare and precious materials.
Countless cultivators yearn for it, but due to the majesty of the dragon race, they dare not set foot there lightly.
However, later...
A demon god from beyond the realm launched a sneak attack, and the demon army invaded. The dragon race was caught off guard and had to hastily prepare for battle.
That battle was devastating; the heavens and earth trembled, and the sun and moon lost their light.
The Dragon King of the East Sea died in battle, the Dragon Prince perished, the Dragon Palace was destroyed, and countless sea creatures perished.
Although the demons were eventually driven back, the dragons were also severely weakened.
The remaining dragon descendants had to go into hiding and were no longer able to control the East Sea.
Since then, the East China Sea has become a chaotic place.
Various demons occupied the mountains and became kings, causing the sea tribes to fall apart and engage in endless wars year after year.
What was once a sacred place has become a forbidden zone for the cultivation world.
On the path of cultivation, powerful figures abound, and danger lurks everywhere. Even the mighty East Sea Dragon Clan, which is renowned throughout the four seas, ultimately cannot escape the fate of destruction.
"Things change, people change, the world changes. On the path of cultivation, who can always stand at the peak?"
He murmured something to himself, then composed himself and quickened his pace.
The deeper one goes into the East China Sea, the more intense the demonic aura becomes on the surface.
The deeper they flew into the East China Sea, the denser the demonic aura became on the surface.
The originally azure seawater gradually became murky, changing from light blue to dark blue, then to inky blue, and finally even turning into a strange blackish-purple hue.
The eerie aura in the air was pungent and unpleasant, mixed with a faint smell of blood and decay, sending chills down one's spine.
Below, the sea was turbulent, with towering waves.
A huge shadow could be vaguely seen moving slowly in the deep sea, exuding a chilling aura.
Ye Yang activated his divine sense and carefully explored his surroundings. He clearly sensed that countless powerful demonic auras lurked in the surrounding sea, including many beings at the Nascent Soul Dao Realm.
There were even a few auras that had already reached the late stage of the Nascent Soul Dao Realm, only one step away from the Refining Void Dao Realm.
These demons lurk in the deep sea, watching the passing cultivators with predatory eyes.
Once a weak target is discovered, it will immediately pounce and kill it, devouring its essence and foundation to enhance its own cultivation.
Ye Yang could clearly sense that countless powerful auras were lurking in the surrounding sea, including many demons at the Nascent Soul Dao Realm.
They lurk in the deep sea, watching the passing cultivators intently, ready to pounce at any moment.
However, after they sensed Ye Yang's presence.
As Ye Yang's figure swept across the sea, the demons all concealed their auras and dived into the deeper seabed.
No one dares to provoke them.
……
The overwhelming pressure emanating from Ye Yang, a power reminiscent of the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm, was like the blazing sun overhead, causing these demons to instinctively feel fear and submit.
"It's...it's the Tribulation Dao Realm!"
Deep in the ocean, an octopus demon at the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm sensed Ye Yang's presence.
The eight tentacles trembled violently, and the enormous body pressed tightly against the seabed, not daring to even breathe.
"Why would such a being come to the East Sea? Does it intend to attack us?"
Its divine sense cautiously probed until it confirmed that Ye Yang had no intention of lingering.
They flew straight into deeper waters and finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Similar scenes are playing out repeatedly in various parts of the East China Sea.
Those demons who were usually ferocious and violent, and who would slaughter cultivators at any time, hid away as if they had seen their natural enemy, for fear of being noticed by Ye Yang.
Even several sea tribes that were engaged in battle sensed Ye Yang's oppressive aura.
The fighting stopped instantly, and everyone scattered and fled, not even bothering to collect their weapons.
"Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm... the pinnacle of the cultivation world... Run!"
A shrimp soldier commander at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm roared, his face ashen, before transforming into a streak of water light and disappearing into the depths of the sea in the blink of an eye.
"Quick...run! If this senior notices us, all of us demons will surely die!"
Ye Yang had no interest in these petty squabbles.
With a clear goal in mind, he headed straight for Yunlonghai, where the East China Sea Eye is located.
After flying for another half hour, the sea ahead gradually darkened, changing from azure to a dark, murky purple. A thin layer of blood mist hung over the sea, and the air was filled with an unsettling aura; even the sea breeze became chilling and biting.
"The Sea of Fallen Dragons...we've arrived."
Ye Yang paused in mid-air, gazing at the strange sea ahead, his eyes narrowing slightly.
This sea area, spanning thousands of miles, is shrouded in blood mist year-round. The seawater is as black as ink, and the waves surge silently, making it appear exceptionally eerie.
Legend has it that this place was the main battlefield where the dragon race and the demon race fought their final battle.
Countless dragons perished here, their blood staining the sea red. Over the years, resentment and malevolent energy have condensed and lingered, forming the Dragonfall Sea we see today.
This is one of the most dangerous forbidden areas in the East China Sea.
Several Nascent Soul Dao Lords have come to explore, hoping to find the Dragon Clan's lost treasures.
Without exception, they were all corrupted by evil energy and haunted by vengeful spirits, and had to escape in a sorry state.
Over time, the cultivation community came to believe that this place was of little value, containing nothing but malevolent energy and vengeful spirits.
Gradually, no cultivator was willing to set foot in this dangerous place anymore.
Ye Yang knew, however, that the East China Sea's eye was hidden here.
The divine water of Yi Wood is located deep within that sea eye.
"Now that I have reached the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm, mere evil energy and vengeful spirits cannot harm me."
Ye Yang casually flicked a bolt of lightning, then slowly descended, stepping into the area of the Fallen Dragon Sea.
As soon as he entered, the surrounding blood mist surged in like a tide, trying to penetrate Ye Yang's body.
However, when the blood mist came into contact with the lightning surrounding Ye Yang.
It instantly emitted a "sizzling" sound, then was purified and dissipated by the power of lightning, making it impossible to get close.
From the depths of the sea, a series of mournful dragon roars began to echo, like weeping and lamenting.
……
A short while later.
Semi-transparent phantoms of dragon souls emerged from the seawater and hovered around Ye Yang.
Its vertical pupils gleamed with a ghostly green light, radiating intense resentment.
These dragon souls were all powerful dragons in their previous lives.
Even after death, their souls lingered, densely packed together, constantly lunging at Ye Yang, trying to devour him and vent their rage.
But just as they got within three feet of Ye Yang and sensed the majestic and righteous aura of the tribulation lightning emanating from him, they all stopped moving.
The roars gradually subsided.
Countless phantom dragon souls trembled slightly, and the eerie green light in their eyes gradually faded.
Instead, there was a sense of submission and awe.
"Sure enough."
Ye Yang nodded secretly, understanding in his heart.
Dragons are born to revere the strong. Even if they become vengeful spirits and lose some of their minds, they will still instinctively retreat and submit to the absolute pressure of a Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm expert.
Moreover, he also possessed the aura of the Azure Dragon Dao Fruit, which was the orthodox Daoist essence of the Dragon Clan.
These are the foundation of the dragon race, these are the vengeful spirits of dragons.
Sensing the aura of the Azure Dragon Dao Scripture, he naturally wouldn't attack him again.
Unimpeded, Ye Yang rode on lightning, slowly making his way towards the core area of the Fallen Dragon Sea.
The malevolent spirits and vengeful ghosts along the way all gave way, daring not to obstruct the way in the slightest.
Half an hour later, Ye Yang finally arrived at the core area of the Fallen Dragon Sea.
The seawater here was almost solidified into black, and the malevolent energy was so dense that it was almost tangible, forming black whirlpools that slowly rotated in the seawater, emanating a chilling aura.
The resentment in the air grew even stronger.
The mournful roars of dragons rose and fell, but no dragon soul dared to approach Ye Yang even a step closer.
In the deepest part of this sea, Ye Yang suddenly sensed an unusual aura.
That aura was neither the aura of malevolent spirits nor the aura of demons, but rather... the fluctuation of an array.
He raised an eyebrow and accelerated his dive into the sea.
On the seabed, a massive magic array was in operation, its intricate and profound patterns gleaming with a faint blue light.
At the center of the formation, a spiritual spring gushed forth, radiating abundant vitality and pure yang energy.
It is indeed Yi Wood Divine Water!
However, the divine water of Yi Wood did not dissipate naturally, but was instead drawn by the magic array.
The energy continuously converged into a giant jade bottle at the edge of the formation.
Beside the jade bottle, a figure sat cross-legged.
It was a huge monster covered in crimson scales.
With a single horn on its head, half-human and half-beast, it was closing its eyes and circulating its energy, its demonic aura surging around it, and it actually had the cultivation level of the late stage of the Nascent Soul Dao Realm.
"Someone actually set up a spirit-gathering array here to collect the Yi Wood Divine Water?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Ye Yang's eyes, followed by a slight upturn of his lips.
"It saved me a lot of trouble."
He was worried about how to extract the Yi Wood Divine Water from the sea eye, but unexpectedly someone did these preparatory work for him.
The monster clearly sensed Ye Yang's presence, and suddenly opened its eyes, a fierce glint flashing within them.
"Who dares to trespass into my cultivation grounds!"
It roared, and its demonic energy erupted, transforming into a sky full of crimson-scaled dragons that hurtled towards Ye Yang.
However, when it truly saw Ye Yang's cultivation level, its fierce aura instantly froze.
Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm!
The beast's expression changed drastically; the demonic energy it had just gathered instantly dissipated, and its body began to tremble uncontrollably.
"Senior...I was blind and didn't recognize your greatness. I have offended you. Please forgive me!"
It knelt down on the seabed with a "thud," its forehead hitting the ground heavily, its expression one of extreme terror.
Ye Yang glanced at it indifferently, his tone calm:
"What is the purpose of you collecting the Yi Wood Divine Water here?"
The monster dared not conceal anything and answered tremblingly:
"This junior...this junior is the patriarch of the Crimson Scaled Dragon clan, named Crimson Scaled Dragon."
"Three hundred years ago, it was discovered by chance that the veins of Yi Wood and the spiritual veins of Water converged here. So, a spirit-gathering array was set up here to collect the divine water of Yi Wood, hoping to use it to break through to the Void Refining Realm..."
"This junior was blind and did not recognize your greatness. I did not know that you were a senior and had offended your dignity. Please forgive me, senior. I will never dare to do it again!"
"If you are willing, senior, I am willing to hand over the divine water of Yi Wood within."
Ye Yang did not immediately collect the Yi Wood Divine Water, but instead frowned as he looked at it.
"Although you possess the cultivation of the late stage of the Nascent Soul Dao Realm, your temperament is unsettled and your Dao foundation is unstable. Even with the assistance of the Yi Wood Divine Water, you may not be able to step into the Refining Void Dao Realm. On the contrary, you may be backfired by the pure Yang energy of the Yi Wood Divine Water, resulting in the complete destruction of your Dao foundation and the dissipation of your soul." (End of this chapter)