Chapter 1095. Taking Stock of the Gains

At this point, Eldrin couldn't help but reveal a bitter smile.

Taiyi Gold Essence is a supreme-grade immortal gold, rivaling even the likes of Dragonvein Obsidian Gold. Even a small amount of Taiyi Gold Essence is exceedingly precious.

A top-grade immortal root is of astonishingly immense value, for such a spiritual root represents the pinnacle of post-Heavenly Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root) and serves as the supreme treasure for forging fourth-level Heaven Pillars.

Its value was several times greater than even supreme-grade immortal treasures, yet it was exceedingly rare to find. For this reason, when most Earth Immortals broke through, the Heavenly Pillars they used were merely high-grade immortal roots.

Eldrin (Person Name) had attained immortality for thousands of years, yet never once had he witnessed a supreme immortal root, demonstrating the extraordinary rarity of such spiritual foundations.

Seeing that it was impossible to replicate the treasure, Zhen Yu Zi could not help but speak up.

"Since we can't find the Great Ultimate Gold Leaf Paper, nor do we possess a supreme-grade immortal treasure like the Enlightenment Paper, let's divide these 7 volumes of immortal scriptures among ourselves."

"So be it."

Eldrin nodded, then instinctively picked up the 7 scrolls of supreme-grade immortal scriptures to examine them.

These 7 volumes of immortal scriptures were all foundational legacies of the Yin-Yang Immortal Sect, among which 3 contained cultivation techniques.

The 3 volumes of immortal scriptures were respectively titled: Moonlight Soul-Refining Art (Cultivation Method), Sunfire Body-Forging Art (Cultivation Method), and Yin-Yang Void Sutra (Cultivation Method).

After reading it, Eldrin (Person Name) couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "These 3 Half-Step Earth Immortals of the Yin-Yang Blessed Land truly possess extraordinary talent and insight."

"Not bad." Zhenyu Zi nodded, then remarked, "This Pure Yang Body Tempering Scripture possesses rather unique insights."

It turned out that these 3 methods each represented a distinct path to attaining Earth Immortality.

The Daideng Refinement Art primarily cultivates the divine soul and Dao Fruit, capable of coalescing the power of the Lunar Essence to forge a single Immortal Embryo Dao Fruit. Ultimately, it enables the Dao Fruit to transcend the limits of ascension, allowing a glimpse into the realm of Earth Immortals.

This method could assist cultivators in refining their soul, truly profound and wondrous. It also recorded 1 supreme immortal-grade divine ability and the crafting technique for a supreme immortal treasure.

This divine ability was known as the 'Lunar Soul-Devouring Divine Light'. It possessed the power to seize the souls and primordial spirits of immortals, making it a celestial-tier technique specifically designed to counter those who cultivated their spiritual essence.

The immortal treasure was named the ‘Lunar Soul-Snaring Bell,’ said to specialize in countering cultivators’ primordial spirits and divine souls. It was also an exceptionally powerful supreme-grade immortal treasure.

Legend has it that the founding ancestor of the Lunar Path from the Yin-Yang Immortal Sect was also a soul of extraordinary brilliance.

"Back when you broke through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm, with your Lunar Soul-Devouring Divine Light and the Lunar Soul-Devouring Bell, even an Earth Immortal Patriarch would have to take you seriously."

Gazing at the celestial scripture, Zhenyu Zi spoke with detached calm, only to sigh moments later. "A pity that in shielding Yin-Yang Patriarch, I fell by this 1's hand. Otherwise, I would have surely broken through to the Earth Immortal realm."

Taiyin Lian nodded slightly upon hearing this. That Art of Lunar Soul Refinement could indeed be considered a supreme immortal scripture.

Even if 1 only masters the 'Lunar Soul-Snatching Divine Radiance,' it would be more than enough to roam the heavens with unrivaled prowess.

If it were not for the Daiteng Soul-Snaring Bell, what astonishing power this would possess.

Imagine, with just a gentle shake of the Taiyin Soul-Snatching Bell, an ordinary immortal’s soul would be forcibly separated from their body. Then, by harnessing the Taiyin Soul-Snatching Divine Light, 1 could effortlessly subdue them.

The 7 Elements Divine Light can capture all things of the 7 elements, yet the Lunar Soul-Refining Divine Light specifically targets the soul. Against immortal fetuses and primordial spirits, it proves far more potent than the 7 Elements Divine Light. Should leisure permit in the days to come, 1 would do well to cultivate its practice.

"Alas, after Patriarch Dai Teng fell, the Lunar Soul-Commanding Bell fell into the hands of others. I'm afraid it would be difficult to refine it now."

Similar to the 'Lunar Soul Refining Art', the 'Solar Body Forging Technique' is a method to achieve sainthood through physical cultivation.

This method draws upon the power of the sun to temper the flesh, requiring 888,888 years of cultivation to achieve completion. Once mastered, it can surpass the celestial realm of Ascendant Immortals, becoming the 'Primordial Sun God Body'.

The 'Solar Divine Body' and Lyra's Lunar Immortal Body are unique, ranking among the most supreme immortal physiques.

That divine physique was incomparably domineering. Once cultivated, it would be like a great sun hanging in the sky, possessing the most terrifying power of destruction.

The Solar Ancestor of antiquity had cultivated the 'Solar Divine Body'. In the path of physical cultivation, he had not only reached the pinnacle of the Minor Perfection Immortal Physique but even surpassed its limits by taking 1 step further.

Apart from this, the scroll also documented a supreme immortal treasure known as the Solar Divine Pagoda.

In ancient times, the Sun Patriarch forged the Solar Divine Pagoda, rumored to have suppressed worldly adversaries, refined apocalyptic demons, and even withstood assaults from Terrestrial Immortal Patriarchs.

Logically speaking, with the Solar God Body and Solar Divine Pagoda in his possession, the Yin Yang Patriarch stood a real chance of breaking through to the Earth Immortal realm.

Alas, to safeguard the Yin-Yang Patriarch during his tribulation passage, I too fell by the hands of this First Tribulation Immortal.

At that thought, Taiyin Lian couldn't help but take a deep breath and said, "Both Patriarch Taiyang and Patriarch Taiyin were cultivators with the potential to attain Earth Immortality. Who would have thought they would ultimately fall during the Great Tribulation."

"Is this minor tribulation truly not so fearsome?"

Zhen Yu Zi’s expression remained unchanged upon hearing this.

"I seem to have some understanding of this," he murmured after a moment of contemplation. "A Single Calamity Earth Immortal is an exceptionally rare occurrence, with merely a handful emerging across the entire Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea throughout the ages. Such an achievement is undoubtedly 10-1000-fold difficult to attain."

"And what's more..."

Zhen Yu Zi paused briefly, then shook his head moments later. "What Yin Yang Patriarch said before his passing was not wrong."

"The Immortal Points the Way, the Novice Contends for the Path, with Countless Sacred Thrones."

"Both the Supreme Yin and the Supreme Yang are lesser paths, yet the immortals who tread these roads are beyond counting."

"However, the authority over the laws of Supreme Yin and Yang knows no bounds. The less he claimed, the more others would naturally obtain."

Zhenyu Zi’s origins appeared ordinary, yet he possessed no astonishing background. The cultivation mysteries he understood were far beyond what Dai Tenglin could ever comprehend.

As Zhen Yu Zi spoke in a measured tone, Tai Yin Lian learned for the first time the true secrets of immortal cultivation in the celestial realm, and an incomparably grave expression gradually surfaced on his face.

It turns out that even immortals, while comprehending the laws of nature and wielding their power, must still contend with 1 another.

And yet, when it comes to the countless sacred positions of the Heavenly Dao, even a single minor law, if 1 wishes to cultivate it to its end, is destined to involve terrifying struggles.

And what the immortals vied for was naturally the authority over this minor law.

8 1000 minor paths all lead to sainthood, yet if little Eldrin (Person Name) wished to retreat a step further, he would need to gradually master the minor path he cultivated.

Among the many who cultivated the Minor Path of the Sun, Eldrin (Person Name) was but 1. Yet, if a Solar Immortal Lord wished to advance further, he would need to gather the authority of the Great Path of the Sun into his own hands.

As for the other minor Eldrin, if all the minor paths they primarily cultivated were controlled by others, whether their cultivation journey could continue would depend entirely on the Eldrin's whim.

Chapter 1 The Path of Cultivation In the vast expanse of the heavens and earth, where countless stars shimmered, there existed a world of cultivation—a realm where mortals sought immortality and power beyond imagination. 1 100 years had passed since the last celestial tribulation, yet the echoes of that cataclysmic event still lingered in the hearts of cultivators. For thousands of years, sects had risen and fallen, their legacies carved into the annals of time. In the remote Qingyun Mountains, a young man named Eldrin (Person Name) knelt before a weathered stone tablet. His robes, tattered and stained with blood, fluttered in the mountain breeze. Clutched in his hand was a shimmering sword—the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure), its blade humming with latent energy. "Master," Eldrin whispered, his voice barely audible over the howling wind. "I have failed you." He recalled the words of his master, an elder of the Azure Mist Sect: "The path of cultivation is paved with trials and tribulations. Only those with unwavering determination can hope to ascend." Eldrin had been stuck at the peak of the Foundation Establishment realm for nearly a decade. Despite consuming over a 100 Spirit Nourishing Pills and meditating for 20-some hours daily, he could not break through to the Core Formation stage. The bottleneck was like an insurmountable wall, blocking his progress. His spiritual roots were mediocre at best—a fact that had earned him the scorn of his fellow disciples. "Trash," they would sneer. "You will never amount to anything." But Eldrin refused to give up. He had come to this secluded spot to attempt a forbidden technique—the 9 Revolutions Soul Refinement Art. It was a desperate move, 1 that could cost him his life, but he had no other choice. Taking a deep breath, he began to circulate his spiritual energy. The air around him grew thick with power, and the ground beneath his feet trembled. He could feel the energy coursing through his meridians, burning like fire. "Break!" he roared, pushing all his cultivation base into a single, explosive surge. The sky darkened, and thunder rumbled in the distance. A bolt of lightning struck the mountain peak, illuminating Eldrin's determined face. For a moment, it seemed as if the heavens themselves were testing his resolve. And then, something within him shattered. A warm, golden light enveloped his body, and he felt a profound transformation taking place. The spiritual energy that had been trapped within him now flowed freely, converging into a brilliant, swirling core in his dantian. He had done it. After years of struggle, he had finally formed his golden core. But his triumph was short-lived. A sinister laugh echoed through the mountains, and a figure clad in black robes emerged from the shadows. "Well, well," the man said, his voice dripping with malice. "What do we have here? A newly formed Core Formation cultivator? How... convenient." Eldrin's eyes narrowed. He recognized this man—Hei Feng (Person Name), a rogue cultivator known for devouring the cores of others to enhance his own power. "Hei Feng," Eldrin said, gripping his sword tighter. "What do you want?" "What do I want?" Hei Feng chuckled. "Why, your core, of course. It will be a fine addition to my collection." Without another word, Hei Feng lunged forward, his movements a blur. Eldrin barely had time to react, parrying the attack with his sword. The clash of metal rang through the air, sparks flying in all directions. The 2 cultivators danced across the mountain peak, their movements swift and deadly. Eldrin, though newly advanced, fought with the desperation of a cornered beast. Hei Feng, on the other hand, was calm and methodical, his every strike aimed at Eldrin's weaknesses. "You cannot win, boy," Hei Feng taunted. "I have been at the Core Formation stage for over 50 years. You are but an infant in comparison." Eldrin ignored him, focusing all his energy on the battle. He knew that he could not afford to lose—not when he had come so far. With a sudden burst of speed, he executed the Flaming Phoenix Strike, a technique he had mastered only in his dreams. The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abiosis erupted in flames, shaping itself into the form of a magnificent phoenix that soared toward Hei Feng. Hei Feng's eyes widened in shock. "Impossible! That technique was lost centuries ago!" The phoenix struck him with the force of a meteor, engulfing him in a pillar of fire. When the flames subsided, all that remained was a pile of ash. Eldrin stood panting, his body trembling from exhaustion. He had won, but at a great cost. His spiritual energy was nearly depleted, and he could feel the stability of his newly formed core wavering. He knew that this was only the beginning. The path of cultivation was long and fraught with danger, and there were countless others like Hei Feng who would seek to take what was his. But for now, he had taken the first step. He had proven that even the weakest cultivator could achieve greatness through perseverance and courage. As the sun rose over the Qingyun Mountains, Eldrin looked toward the horizon, his heart filled with a newfound determination. The journey ahead would be difficult, but he was ready to face whatever challenges lay in store. For in the world of cultivation, it was a narrow path where only the fittest survived, and only the daring could advance.

Either relinquish the authority over the minor Dao and cultivate other great Dao laws, or engage in a life-and-death struggle against the opponent.

8 1000 minor paths, a 100 million laws.

"The paths of the Supreme Yin and Supreme Yang are indeed the most formidable, yet few immortals dare to tread them."

Zhen Yu Zi spoke unhurriedly, but after a long while, he shook his head and said, "The Lunar Ancestor and Solar Ancestor truly possessed talent that could startle immortals, yet they walked a path they should not have taken."

(End of Chapter)