Chapter 1118 : Harvest of Immortal Treasures

Returning to the main narrative, after the departure of Crimson Dragon Scion, everyone gathered within the Grand Hall on Crimson Flame Island.

Atop this Immortal Mountain, Eldrin Chen surveyed the array of treasures before him and remarked with a smile to the several Fellow Daoist present, "It seems our harvest this time is not insignificant."

Since Eldrin Chen's ascension, the Chen Clan had clashed with the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Clan on four separate occasions, and each time the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Clan had suffered a significant setback.

By now, the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor held few of his most precious treasures, yet having accumulated wealth over hundreds of thousands of years, his Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and long-established base of a cultivator's power and resources] still contained astonishing riches.

Eldrin Chen took inventory and discovered they had acquired five Immortal Treasure [enchanted artifacts of immense power used by Immortals], seventeen Immortal Herbs, six rare Immortal Treasures [precious spiritual materials of Immortal grade], and four scrolls of Immortal Scripture [profound cultivation manuals left by Immortals].

As for the Spiritual Object [objects imbued with or containing spiritual energy] below the Immortal Rank, they were beyond counting; digesting this haul could increase the cultivation resources available to the Chen Immortal Clan's disciples by more than tenfold.

Setting aside treasures below the Immortal Realm, among the Immortal Realm grade treasures, there were five Immortal Treasure.

Among these, there was only one High Grade Immortal Treasure, naturally the Solar Yang Heavenly Fire Furnace. There was also only one Mid Grade Immortal Treasure, named the 'Azure Water Immortal Pot'.

That Azure Water Immortal Pot was a defensive Immortal Treasure capable of conjuring a shield of jade-green water from the Nine Heavens [a mythical realm representing the highest heavens] to protect its user. It could withstand attacks from Mid Grade Immortal Treasure and even offer some resistance against a High Grade Immortal Treasure.

The remaining three treasures were all Lower Grade Immortal Treasure: the 'Sea-Containing Vase', the 'Fire Jade Seal', and the 'Starlight Soul-Snatching Needle'. Find this and other novels at audio-novel-dot-com.

Six rare Immortal Treasures [objects of immense power and value used by Immortals], all of them materials for artifact forging, were items of considerable worth even for an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and ascended to a higher state of existence].

Eldrin Chen inventoried the treasures, storing away the Immortal Herbs [plants imbued with potent spiritual energy for alchemy] and the Immortal Scripture [an esoteric manual detailing profound cultivation techniques]. From the rest, he selected three treasures: the 'Sea-Containing Vase' [a vase said to hold the essence of an ocean], the 'Glacier Frost Jade' [a jade of eternal, soul-numbing cold], and the 'Separated Flame Jade Marrow' [the crystallized essence of a primal, isolated flame].

He presented the three treasures to Ancestor Black Tortoise, Master of the Drifting Snow Palace, and Separated Flame Phoenix respectively, saying with a smile, "You all contributed to this endeavor. Consider this your rightful reward."

"Thank you, Master. If my innate Immortal Treasure [a treasure born with or deeply bonded to a cultivator] can be fused with the Separated Flame Jade Marrow, its power could increase by another thirty percent."

Separated Flame Phoenix accepted the Separated Flame Jade Marrow, her voice brimming with delight.

She was born with a Companion Spirit Treasure [a magical artifact intrinsically linked to a being's life and cultivation], the Crimson Flame Immortal Lotus [a legendary lotus burning with immortal crimson flames]. After her Ascending to Immortality [the final breakthrough to become an Immortal], the Lotus Platform [the foundational seat of the lotus] transformed into the 'Crimson Flame Lotus Throne' [a throne of crimson lotus flames], a defensive Immortal Treasure of exceptional strength.

The Lotus Leaf [leaf of the Crimson Flame Immortal Lotus] became the 'Crimson Lotus Immortal Sword' [a sword forged from immortal lotus leaf], an Immortal Treasure of formidable offensive power, while the lotus blossom itself transformed into the Crimson Lotus Immortal Robe [a robe woven from immortal lotus petals], both being superior-grade Immortal Treasure.

If these treasures were further refined by fusing them with the Separated Flame Jade Marrow, their potency would undoubtedly increase significantly.

Watching Separated Flame Phoenix claim her treasure, Ancestor Black Tortoise was also deeply tempted, yet a flicker of shame crossed his expression. "My contribution in this battle was minor. To accept such a prize feels... unworthy."

"Indeed."

Master of the Drifting Snow Palace nodded, then spoke with a hint of chagrin, "To speak of it is rather embarrassing. Our cultivation levels are still low, and we offered but minor assistance. We truly feel unworthy of such a reward."

"There is no need for modesty."

Eldrin Chen shook his head, a faint smile gracing his lips. "Had you not intervened, I might not have breached the Formation so swiftly."

"Moreover, without your efforts to seal off the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor's escape routes, he might have found a sliver of a chance to flee."

"Therefore, you have rightfully earned these treasures. Please, accept them."

Hearing his words, the two finally acquiesced with a nod.

The Master of the Drifting Snow Palace took the Glacier Frost Jade, while the Ancestor Black Tortoise claimed the Sea-Containing Vase, leaving all parties thoroughly satisfied.

Watching the three receive their treasures, Eldrin Chen gave a final nod of approval. He then presented the Azure Water Immortal Pot to Verdant Consort and entrusted the Solar Yang Heavenly Fire Furnace to Lyra Jiang for refinement.

As for the remaining Fire Jade Seal and Starlight Soul-Snatching Needle—both were Immortal Treasure [supreme enchanted artifacts of immense power]—yet to Eldrin Chen, they held little significance.

He stored them away, intending to place them within the Clan Treasury for future use, either as rewards for his close associates or as bargaining chips in future trades for other treasures.

After meticulously cataloging the treasures, Eldrin Chen once again set about rearranging the grand formation.

The seven of them labored for three years, finally completing the deployment of the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation. With this, Crimson Flame Island was formally secured by Eldrin Chen.

Once the grand formation was established, Eldrin Chen once more convened a council of the Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to immortality].

This time, he did not mince words. Looking directly at the assembly, he stated, "Now that Crimson Flame Island has a stable foundation, I intend to leave one Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to immortality] here to garrison it. What are your thoughts?"

Upon hearing this, the group exchanged uncertain glances. While Crimson Flame Island was a suitable place for cultivation, it was vastly inferior to the Starlight Glazed Realm.

Having grown accustomed to the several-fold increase in cultivation speed within the Starlight Glazed Realm, the prospect of being confined to Crimson Flame Island in the future was something none of them would find palatable. Your portal to cultivation novels: audio-novel dot com.

Seeing their silence, Eldrin Chen continued, "Though the Starlight Glazed Realm is profound, it can only sustain the cultivation of nine Immortal [cultivators who have ascended to immortality] at once."

"As our Chen Clan grows, the Starlight Glazed Realm will inevitably become insufficient. Therefore, I propose we establish a new rule."

"Henceforth, entry into the Starlight Glazed Realm for cultivation will require exchanging Clan Merit Points for time within."

Upon hearing this, Ancestor Black Tortoise exchanged a glance with the Master of the Drifting Snow Palace before inquiring, "Might I ask how these Merit Points are to be earned?"

"The sources of Clan Merit Points [a points-based credit system within a clan] are primarily obtained through methods such as 'stipends,' 'donations,' 'missions,' and 'wartime contributions,'"

Eldrin Chen elaborated in detail, explaining the system of Clan Merit Points to the assembled group.

"As elders of the clan, you will each receive a fixed annual stipend, which includes cultivation resources and Merit Points."

"'Donations' refers to contributing Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy] and Immortal Source [the foundational spiritual essence for cultivation], as well as various valuable Spiritual Object [objects imbued with spiritual power] and Immortal Treasures [powerful enchanted artifacts]. Any valuable treasure can be donated to the clan in exchange for Merit Points."

"Furthermore, during major clan conflicts, military achievements can also be converted into Merit Points."

Eldrin Chen spoke calmly, and as he reached this point, his gaze turned towards Crimson Flame Island. "Guarding the clan's Immortal Mountain [a mountain peak rich in spiritual energy] is not only a manageable duty but also one of the most significant sources for acquiring Merit Points."

"These Merit Points can also be used to purchase treasures from the clan's Treasure Vault."

After listening, Master of the Drifting Snow Palace nodded slightly with a smile. "With this system of Merit Points, we can prevent the emergence of clan parasites. It is indeed an excellent method."

Ancestor Black Tortoise also nodded in agreement before speaking. "I wish to be stationed at Crimson Flame Island to earn some Merit Points. How should this be arranged?"

Eldrin Chen pondered briefly before replying. "Let us tentatively set the rotation period at one Millennium [a period of one thousand years]."

Master of the Drifting Snow Palace [the ruler of a powerful sect dwelling in the frozen north] smiled faintly upon hearing this and spoke, "After that Millennium [a grand cosmic cycle of one thousand years], I shall take over the watch."

"There is no need for haste."

Eldrin Chen shook his head, his expression grave. "Our enmity with Crimson Dragon Scion [the heir of the mighty Crimson Dragon lineage] runs deep. For a single person to guard Crimson Flame Island alone would be far too perilous."

Lyra Jiang's countenance tightened slightly, and she voiced her hesitation, "Yet the grand formation of Immortal Island can be maintained by one person alone. Sending two to guard it makes little difference compared to one."

"I have already devised a plan."

Eldrin Chen spoke with assured confidence. With a flick of his sleeve, he conjured an Ethereal Map [a magical chart depicting spiritual geography], then gazed at the Celestial Sand Archipelago [a vast chain of islands in the celestial seas] upon it and said,

"If we transplant the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree [a legendary spiritual tree whose growth patterns mirror the Eight Trigrams] there now, within three hundred years we can cultivate the main island of the Supreme Tenuity Enclosure [one of the three celestial enclosures, representing the highest subtlety].

"By then, relying on Green Chariot Island, Crimson Flame Island, and Supreme Subtlety Island as the three Formation Eye [the core anchor points of a grand formation], we can barely manage to deploy the Three Enclosures Grand Formation [a defensive array based on the three celestial enclosures]."

"This formation cannot compare to the Cosmic Starry Sky Grand Formation [a supreme defensive array that mimics the cosmos], nor can it conceal the entire Celestial Sand Archipelago. However, it will allow the three formations to resonate and amplify each other's power." Official source: audio . novel . com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.