Chapter 1177 : Forging the Cycle of Rebirth

"Indeed, that is the case."

Lyra Jiang gave a slight nod before speaking. "To establish the Netherworld Underworld [the realm of the dead and reincarnation], we must first gather both the Soul-Cleansing Pool [a mystical pool that washes away the memories of souls] and the Reincarnation Well [a well that serves as the gateway for souls to be reborn] from among the Six Netherworld Treasures."

"Hmm."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement, his gaze turning contemplative.

Among those Six Netherworld Treasures, the Soul-Cleansing Pool purges the memories of Soul Spirits [the spiritual essence of a being], while the Reincarnation Well is the very linchpin of the Reincarnation Cycle [the cosmic process of death and rebirth]. One could say both are utterly indispensable.

The key to the Soul-Cleansing Pool lies in concocting the Soul-Cleansing Water. Given the Chen Clan's current Deep-Seated Foundation [profound and well-established resources and strength], brewing the Soul-Cleansing Liquid should be well within their capabilities.

However, the Reincarnation Well is also notoriously difficult to forge. It requires Immortal Treasures [artifacts of immense power used by immortal beings] imbued with Reincarnation Power [the mystical force governing rebirth] to succeed, and such treasures are exceedingly rare.

Fortunately, the Chen Clan has been preparing for this for many years and has some leads. Lyra Jiang's eyes glimmered as she continued:

"I have confirmed it. At the Barter Convention [a grand gathering for the exchange of rare goods] held at the Setting Sun Blessed Land three hundred years from now, a piece of Minor Reincarnation Stone [a rare mineral containing traces of reincarnation energy] will appear."

"A Minor Reincarnation Stone?" Find thousands of chapters at audio-novel . com.

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly as he recalled the origins of the Reincarnation Stone.

The Reincarnation Stone is a special type of Immortal Treasures [rare and powerful artifacts used by immortals]. It contains within it the power of the Reincarnation Dao Principle [the fundamental law governing the cycle of rebirth]. It is said to be a top-tier material for forging supreme Celestial Immortal Supreme Treasure [the highest grade of immortal artifacts].

If such a treasure were successfully forged into a Celestial Immortal Supreme Treasure, a single strike could send an opponent's Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] directly into Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth], making it a truly fearsome ultimate treasure.

The Minor Reincarnation Stone cannot compare to the true Reincarnation Stone, but it is still an extraordinary find even for an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality]. Its grade is generally at least that of a high-grade Immortal Treasures, and it contains traces of the Laws of Reincarnation [the cosmic rules governing rebirth], capable of manifesting the profound mysteries of Reincarnation.

Such a treasure can be used to craft a Four Paths Reincarnation Well [a mystical well that guides souls into rebirth as humans, ghosts, beasts, or demons], allowing one to be reborn among the four races of human, ghost, beast, or demon. It is precisely what Qing the Ancient Ancestor requires.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen nodded and said, "The Barter Convention [a grand trade gathering] of the Setting Sun Blessed Land opens only once every ten thousand years. By my reckoning, it has been a full ten thousand years since you and I ascended to the Immortal Realm [the higher plane of existence where immortals reside]."

"Indeed. Truly, time flows like a river, gone in the blink of an eye," Lyra Jiang replied, a note of sentimentality in her voice as well.

There was a time when they were newcomers who had just Initial Entry [made their initial entry] into the Immortal Realm, possessing nothing.

Now, in what felt like a mere flicker of time, ten thousand years had passed. They had built a vast legacy and become the overlords of the Crimson Dragon Sea.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen could not help but smile. "I shall go and procure the Reincarnation Stone. Once we have settled the matter for Qing the Ancient Ancestor, it will be time to settle accounts across the Crimson Dragon Sea."

"Very well," Lyra Jiang nodded with a smile. "Last time, the Divine Spirit Lineage allied with the Crimson Dragon. Now is the time to settle that score."

Three hundred years passed in the blink of an eye, and the day for the opening of the Setting Sun Sea Blessed Land [a realm of concentrated spiritual energy and natural treasures] arrived.

On this day, the Setting Sun Sea Blessed Land was a gathering of Immortals [powerful cultivators who have transcended mortality]. Over a hundred of them had assembled, each waiting quietly for the commencement of the Barter Convention [a grand gathering for the exchange of rare cultivation resources].

Just then, a clamor arose as a group of seven or eight Immortal strode side-by-side into the Barter Convention's Grand Hall.

A local Immortal from the Setting Sun Sea, curious, couldn't help but ask, "Who are those people? Their faces seem so unfamiliar."

The Immortal beside him smiled, stroking his beard. "Brother Youqian, you must have been in secluded cultivation for too long. You don't even recognize Eldrin, the Abyssal Immortal? He is the foremost Immortal of the Crimson Dragon Sea!"

"The foremost Immortal of the Crimson Dragon Sea?" The Immortal named Youqian was taken aback. "Wasn't the supreme power of the Crimson Dragon Sea the Crimson Dragon Scion?"

"That is in the past now."

The companion Immortal sighed and shook his head. "This Eldrin, the Abyssal Immortal single-handedly slew the Crimson Dragon Scion with his sword alone. His might has shaken the surrounding seas. Who does not know of this feat?"

"His power is heaven-defying. I fear even a Half-Step Earth Immortal Ancestor [a cultivator on the very cusp of attaining the Earth Immortal realm] might not be able to kill him."

Eldrin Chen paid no mind to the whispers and speculations of others.

His purpose for this journey was to purchase the Reincarnation Stone. Bringing along the Master of the Dao Palace and seven or eight other Immortals was, in truth, also to broaden their horizons and let them witness the wider world.

Upon entering the Grand Hall, he immediately noticed Skywind the Daoist was also present. A smile touched his lips as he greeted him, "It has been many years, Brother Skywind. Your distinguished bearing remains undiminished."

Skywind the Daoist let out a hearty laugh, shaking his head. "I heard you slew the Crimson Dragon Scion, shaking the very foundations of the Crimson Dragon Sea. Truly, a thunderous and decisive feat."

Eldrin Chen offered only a faint smile, choosing not to dwell on the topic. Instead, he inquired, "Regarding the next Great Tribulation forty thousand years hence, Fellow Daoist, what measure of confidence do you hold?"

Skywind the Daoist replied with simple confidence, "I would estimate my chances at fifty percent." Find thousands of chapters at audio-novel . com.

Reading the certainty in Skywind the Daoist's expression, Eldrin Chen understood the man's confidence was as solid as a mountain—a near certainty.

The source of such unwavering assurance likely stemmed from that Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure, the Ancient Bell of the Starry Cosmos.

"If that is the case," Eldrin Chen mused inwardly, "then forty thousand years from now, Skywind the Daoist is confident of breaking through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm."

This thought brought a genuine flicker of joy to Eldrin Chen's heart.

He shared a bond of life and death with Skywind the Daoist, and this Skywind the Daoist was also a trustworthy individual. If he were to break through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm, they might be able to support each other in the future.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen cupped his hands and said, "When the Great Tribulation arrives, if you need assistance, you can seek me at Verdant Chariot Mountain."

"I will."

With that said, the two of them did not linger on the topic further and began to chat idly about other matters.

Unbeknownst to them, the day for the Barter Convention to commence had arrived.

For this opening of the Setting Sun Blessed Land Barter Convention, the one presiding was a female cultivator named Luna the Immortal Consort, who served as the Eighth Elder of the Setting Sun Blessed Land.

Her cultivation had reached the formidable Eighth Level of Immortal Ascension Realm, a prowess not inferior to that of the former Sylas Ye, the Immortal.

Then, Luna the Immortal Consort presented three treasures: a piece of Gloomy Ancient Stone, three radiant Treasure Pill, and a single Square Grand Cauldron.

These three treasures were all rare Top Grade Immortal Treasure. The radiant Treasure Pill were Sky-Touching Pill [a legendary elixir said to bridge the gap between mortal and immortal realms], capable of increasing an Immortal's chances of breaking through to the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm by thirty percent.

The Square Grand Cauldron, meanwhile, was an Immortal Treasure adept at both offense and defense. It could suppress heaven, earth, and mountains like Ronan, or deploy a Defensive Aura Shield capable of withstanding attacks from the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm. It was truly a hard-to-come-by High Grade Immortal Treasure.

The final piece of Gloomy Ancient Stone was precisely the Minor Six Paths Reincarnation Stone that Eldrin Chen required.

That the Setting Sun Blessed Land had produced these treasures was, in truth, within Eldrin Chen's expectations.

For Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure were exceedingly precious, capable of aiding an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] in weathering the Earth Immortal Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial faced by Earth Immortals]. Even the Setting Sun Blessed Land would be loath to part with such items.

Furthermore, as those present were ordinary Immortal [immortal beings], presenting this level of Top Grade Immortal Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact of the highest quality] was more than sufficient to serve as the opening offerings.

"As for those Sky-Touching Pill [a legendary elixir said to allow one to touch the heavens], it seems the Alchemy [the art of refining spiritual pills and elixirs] practiced by the Setting Sun Blessed Land is rather extraordinary indeed,"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a trace of solemn contemplation flashing in his gaze.

He recalled that during the previous Barter Convention [a grand gathering for the exchange of rare treasures], the Setting Sun Blessed Land had also produced Sky-Touching Pill for trade. Now, after a mere ten thousand years, they had brought forth another three.

This indicated that the Duskfall Ancient Ancestor was likely an Alchemist [a master of pill refinement], for only an Earth Immortal Level [the realm of an Earth Immortal] Alchemy master could achieve a Pill Success Rate [the likelihood of successfully refining a pill] high enough to turn a profit when refining High Grade Immortal Pill [powerful pills of immortal grade].

Otherwise, even a High Grade Immortal Alchemist [a master alchemist of the immortal realm] would mostly incur losses when attempting to refine High Grade Immortal Pill.

Eldrin Chen, now at the Fifth Level of Immortal Ascension [the fifth tier of the Immortal Ascension Realm] and not far from the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm [the advanced phase of the Immortal Ascension Realm], was also inclined to purchase one or two Sky-Touching Pill. Thus, he sent a voice transmission to Luna the Immortal Consort. This novel is serialized on audio-novel . com. Visit for updates.