Chapter 1137. Star Soldier Art
At that time, the Lord of Cangling Ancient Star was appointed by the Demon Imperial Court as the 'Cangling Agricultural Star Official', tasked with cultivating celestial bamboos.
Getting back to the main topic, Eldrin noticed the Daoist Priest Tianfeng’s expression of regret and said with a light laugh, "The first half of the cultivation method for the Primordial Gold Bamboo may not be considered an unparalleled treasure to the Demon Imperial Court."
The latter half, however, involves the 9-Stage Great Empyrean Golden Bamboo, whose value simply cannot be mentioned in the same breath as the first half.
"The cultivation method for such a treasure, even within the entire Vastblue Immortal Realm, may have no equal."
Hearing this, Daoist Tianfeng finally smiled. "Your words are most reasonable, Fellow Daoist. It seems I have been too greedy."
However, even though it was only the first half of the Taiyi Golden Bamboo Cultivation Method, it was already considered an unparalleled treasure for both of them. Even a supreme blessed paradise like the Western Qi Grotto-Heaven would likely covet such a technique immensely if they learned of its existence.
Having obtained such a priceless treasure, what more could the 2 of them possibly desire?
Elder Skywind retrieved the pre-prepared Great Yin Gold Leaf Paper and meticulously inscribed the method onto it. With great care, he handed it to Eldrin (Person Name) and said, "With this technique, our 2 clans will henceforth be able to cultivate the Jade Marrow Golden Shoots."
"My only hope is that if this Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo Shoots are ever to be sold in the future, our 2 families shall not undercut each other. We must establish a suitable, unified price."
"Such is the natural order of things."
Eldrin nodded, a faint smile gracing his lips.
Likewise, having obtained the Great Yin Golden Bamboo Cultivation Method, the jade marrow golden bamboo shoots produced by this Skywind Daoist were undoubtedly inferior to his.
Because the Chen Clan possessed the method to cultivate Immortal Soil, allowing them to artificially nurture priceless immortal fields.
Even if Elder Tianfeng exhausted all his resources to purchase Immortal Soil for cultivating the Jade Marrow Golden Shoots, his financial capacity was but a drop in the bucket for the vast expanse of immortal farmland.
How could they ever compare to the Chen Family, which could continuously cultivate immortal fields.
"Upon returning, we can issue a mission for the family immortals to cultivate immortal fields."
"Elder Xuanwu primarily cultivated the dual elemental laws of water and earth, while Qing Ji possessed the triple spiritual roots of water, wood, and earth—both seemed to be exceptional candidates for nurturing immortal farms."
Eldrin’s thoughts flickered rapidly in his mind. With utmost care, he stored away the Great Yin Gold Bamboo Cultivation Method, then turned his gaze to the other treasures and said, "Let us take stock and distribute these treasures accordingly."
"Very well."
Elder Tianfeng nodded in agreement, and the 2 proceeded to gather their gains together before taking stock. "1 1000 spirit stones, 3 mid-grade Qi Gathering Pills, and a dozen or so demon beast cores," the young woman reported, her voice tinged with excitement. Elder Tianfeng's eyes gleamed with satisfaction. "Not bad at all. With these resources, we can advance our cultivation by another level."
This journey to the Cangling Ancient Star had yielded immense rewards, with dozens of treasures at the immortal-grade level alone.
The most precious treasures numbered 7 in total: the Starry Cosmos Ancient Bell (Magic Treasure), the 3 1000 Stars (Divine Art), the Primordial Cosmos Tome (Divine Art), a single Stellar Fruit (Heavenly Material), and 3 portions of Stellar Origin (Heavenly Material).
Among the 7 Treasures, the Starry Cosmos Ancient Bell was the most precious—a fragmented Heaven-Splitting Artifact. Next were the 3 1000 Stars, forged by the 9 Heavens Star Deity through refining and consecrating 3,000 celestial stars, ranking as a supreme immortal treasure.
The 'Star Fruit' was a supreme-grade immortal herb, capable of forging the Stellar Dao Body upon consumption.
It contains the power of stellar laws, making it an invaluable treasure for immortals cultivating the Way of Stars.
Lady Star of Glazed Paradise, for instance, cultivated the Path of Stars. Should she consume this Stellar Fruit, her bloodline would undoubtedly undergo a metamorphosis, and her chances of breaking through to the half-step Earth Immortal realm would likely reach 70 or 80 percent.
The remaining 3 portions of Star Source were condensed from the scattered stellar essence the 2 had gathered.
Alas, as the stellar essence had scattered and dissipated, the 2 of them managed to recover only 30 percent of it, coalescing it into these 3 portions of stellar origin.
Even so, these 3 portions of stellar origin could be considered supreme immortal treasures, invaluable whether used for refining artifacts or absorbing into 1's cultivation.
The final volume, the Heaven-Sundering Ancient Scroll, was a cultivation method created by the 9 Heavens Star God.
It had already been deduced to the Earth Immortal, First Layer, making it an invaluable Primordial Chaos Scroll that expounded the cultivation methods of the stellar path.
Both of them cultivated paths unrelated to the Way of Stars, thus this manual could only serve as reference material.
However, 1 of the divine abilities contained within left them utterly captivated.
This divine ability was called the Stellar Weaponry Art, capable of manifesting countless divine arms to confront foes.
Its rank had been elevated by the Star Deity to the Realm of World Creation, forging 4 Celestial Star Arms: the Tyrant Spear, Heaven's Blade, Immortal Sword, and Ancient Bell.
This was a rule-based divine ability of the Heaven-Creation grade. Previously, the 9 Heavens Star Deity had employed this very power to confront a formidable foe, condensing starlight into long spears, celestial blades, and immortal swords to suppress the Blood Spring Ancestor.
If not for the Blood Spring Elder's substitute death divine ability, he likely wouldn't have been able to withstand even 1 or 2 moves.
And the fourth divine weapon, the 'Ancient Bell', was exceptionally formidable. Using this divine ability as his contingency, the 9 Heavens Star Deity nearly suppressed and slain Daoist Tianfeng, a testament to the sheer power of this technique.
If not for the power of the Gale Divine Body possessed by Elder Skywind, he would likely have been annihilated in a single encounter.
"This Starforge Art, the might unleashed by the first 3 divine weapons is nearly comparable to supreme-grade immortal treasures, while the fourth—the ancient bell—rivals the power of a Heaven-Sundering Artifact."
"Such an earth-shattering divine ability is likely a trump card even for Earth Immortal Elders, enough to make tens of thousands of Earth Immortals covet it beyond measure."
Gazing at the Stellar Genesis Soldier Technique inscribed on the ancient scroll, Daoist Tianfeng couldn't help but marvel repeatedly.
Condensing the power of stellar laws to manifest a supreme divine weapon that subdues formidable foes—what unparalleled divine art is this?
Even ordinary immortals possessed such talent, let alone many Earth Immortals—this alone demonstrated how truly extraordinary the 9 Heavens Star Gods were.
"What a pity. That 9 Heavens Star God possessed extraordinary talent, yet failed to discover the perfected method of world creation."
"Otherwise, with his talent, he could have likely cultivated at least to the late-stage Earth Immortal realm."
Eldrin could not help but sigh in awe as he meticulously transcribed this ancient scroll.
This Art of Stellar Weapon Forging contained supreme principles of the Dao, from which Eldrin reaped immense benefits, faintly grasping profound insights.
He had a vague premonition that by drawing inspiration from this divine ability and continuing down the path of the 9 Heavens Star God, he might forge an astonishing heavenly dao that pierces through the firmament.
Putting away the Heaven-Splitting Ancient Scroll, Eldrin still spoke up: "These ancient scrolls all possess extraordinary origins. It would be best for us to establish a Heavenly Oath, vowing never to let them circulate beyond our clan."
"Agreed."
Elder Tianfeng nodded. Such a treasured Primordial Chaos divine ability, if successfully cultivated, might very well lead to the attainment of a supreme Dao. Naturally, he would not casually divulge it to others.
The 2 of them made a Heavenly Oath, and both couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
That day, Daoist Windgazer turned his attention to the remaining treasures, a flicker of greed flashing in his eyes.
6 portions of xinchen supreme treasure.
After dividing the Open Heaven Ancient Scroll, the remaining treasures included the Starry Sky Bell, the 3 1000 Stars, the Starry Sky Fruit, and 3 portions of the Starry Sky Origin.
These treasures were all supreme-grade immortal artifacts, yet the fragmented Astral Dome Antique Bell was the most precious among them, making it difficult for 1 to keep their heart steady.
As previously agreed, since Taoist Tianfeng was the first to discover the treasure, he naturally held the right of first choice.
He glanced at the Starry Sky Bell and hesitantly said, "This old man wishes to shamelessly claim this Starry Sky Ancient Bell. Might Fellow Daoist be willing to part with it?"